In a nutshell, the goal of tamping is to make it harder for the water to rush through the grounds. Tamping also compacts the grounds enough to leave a little room for the coffee to swell as water is added. This is a secondary purpose though it does help keep your machine’s group head clean … Read more
If you’re looking for the best of the best from Flair’s lineup, The Pro 2 is the flagship model. It features enhancements from the original Pro model, including a removable spout, pressure gauge, and enhanced bottomless portafilter. Is the flair espresso worth it? Really, the Flair makes café-quality espresso easy, fun, and affordable, making it … Read more
The delonghi la specialista also has two boilers and a 1-second quick-start feature that you don’t get with the breville option. Can you use a non pressurized basket in DeLonghi La Specialista? The experienced barista that needs more control over the brewing process will need to purchase non-pressurised filter baskets for their la Specialista. The … Read more
BES870XL/11.10 One Cup Single Wall Filter, 54mm What size portafilter does Breville use? portafilter kit 54mm for selected breville espresso machines. How do I know my portafilter size? Measure the portafilter across the diameter (the centerline). Change your reading to a decimal unit Convert the inches to millimeters by multiplying by 25.4 (2.33 x 25.4 … Read more
What is the latest version of the rancilio silvia? Rancilio Silvia v6 (2020) Silvia’s 2020 version has the following upgrades: elegant black group cover. stainless steel steam wand. Professional tamper with black wooden handle with 58 mm stainless steel flat base. Is rancilio a good brand? Conclusion. Rancilio is a great brand for high-volume cafes … Read more
My machine came with the PID installed from Seattle Coffee Gear. I got it because I didn’t want to mess around with not knowing the temperature of the water/steam. Do I need PID for rancilio silvia? This PID controller kit is designed for retrofitting the Rancilio Silvia espresso machine By adding a PID controller to … Read more
If you’re a cappuccino lover, the biggest compromise is that Silvia is a single-boiler espresso machine without a heat exchanger ; in other words, you must wait a minute or so between steaming milk and making espresso. This delay can be quite irksome if you wish to produce more than two milk-based drinks in succession. … Read more
bottomless portafilter 51/54/58mm What size portafilter does DeLonghi use? 51mm Portafilter For Delonghi Coffee Machine. How many mm is the DeLonghi portafilter? Espresso Coffee Bottomless Portafilter 51 mm for delonghi coffee machine ec680 / EC685, without basic filter holder, stainless steel filter basket, Coffee Hand Made of Wood. What is the standard portafilter size? What … Read more
What Pat said — 58mm baskets are interchangeable, but many PFs are not Rancilio and e61 pfs are interchangeable, and the bottomless Rancilio is sold by a few on line vendors as an e61 bottomless, so you got lucky. Are portafilters baskets universal? Sizes, shapes and hole patterns vary by manufacturer. There is no consensus … Read more
Updated for 2020 the rancilio silvia M, features an updated black brew group cover, stainless steel steam wand, and includes a 58mm wood handle tamper What comes with the Rancilio Silvia? Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine. 2 Filter Baskets. Portafilter. 58mm Stainless Steel Tamper. Steam Wand. Measuring Spoon. Drain Tray. Water Reservoir. Does the Rancilio Silvia … Read more