It’s where coffee and water mix to form a beautiful, delicious, and complex espresso shot. So learning about the different portafilter types can be a great opportunity to control the size of your shots, split them in two, or just look awesome. The thing is, there are many different kinds of portafilters Do all portafilters … Read more
To apply the right amount of pressure your tamper needs to weight around 1-2 pounds Avoid tampers made of plastic and opt for one made with heavy material such as stainless steel. According to professional baristas, tampers around 1 pound seem to be the best. How do I know what size tamper I need? Measure … Read more
Use a non-pressurized portafilter if: You have access to a quality burr grinder You’re willing to work a little harder for truly great espresso. You have a commercial or prosumer espresso machine. Can you use non-pressurized portafilter? Use a non-pressurized portafilter if: You have access to a quality burr grinder You’re willing to work a … Read more
This bottomless portafilter is a MUST have for gaggia classic pro if you wanted to make any espresso drink with milk, i.e. Cappuccino, Caffe Latte. Is it worth getting a bottomless portafilter? A bottomless portafilter helps give you more information about your coffee and makes it easier to figure out what’s going wrong Without a … Read more
To get the best quality, Gaggia has added a 58mm group head and portafilter which is a common size in commercial machines. The new classic also comes with different filter baskets like the pressurised n]basket that you can use when making pre-ground coffee. How big is Gaggia Classic portafilter? Like many espresso machines on the … Read more
This naming convention basically refers to how many shots of espresso you can make; generally, one or two Simply put; the bigger the basket, the more espresso you can make. A single basket will easily accept between 7-12 grams of ground coffee and is used to make one espresso. How does an espresso filter basket … Read more