How Do I Choose Tamper Size?

The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. What weight should a tamper be? Weight Of The Tamper To apply the right amount of pressure … Read more

Is A Wider Portafilter Better?

We can see that the larger portafilter is subject to a higher force of extraction with the same pressure. What this amounts to in practice is very much dependent on your setup. However it should tend towards better consistency in extraction Which portafilter size is the best? Ideally, the 58 mm in diameter are the … Read more

Does VST Make A 54Mm Basket?

Designed to fit most 60mm portafilters (60mm is the Inside Diameter) vst filters DO NOT fit 49, 53 or 54mm portafilters 25-g, 22-g & 7-g fits all La Marzocco and Most Synesso and Nuova Simonelli models using their standard portafilters. Faema, La Cimbali, Rancilio require a bottomless portafilter. What size are VST baskets? vst precision … Read more

Which Portafilter Size Is The Best?

Ideally, the 58 mm in diameter are the most common portafilter basket size on the market, while the other relatively rare, especially in commercial machines. It’s regarded as a standard size for almost all high-end home espresso machines and commercial ones. What is the most common portafilter size? Portafilter Sizing Portafilters range from 49 mm … Read more

Are Espresso Portafilters Universal?

There are common portafilter sizes and common basket sizes (e.g., 58mm), but no, there really isn’t a standard The grouphead geometry changes considerably among espresso machines. Are all espresso portafilters the same? The compatibility of portafilters between brands sometimes becomes an issue. Most manufacturers make their own versions and even those of the same diameter … Read more

Is E61 Group Head Good?

e61 group heads are an espresso machine group head design that have been around since 1961. It’s a design that is very tried and true and is one that is used on many of our prosumer grade espresso machines and even some commercial machines like the Faema Legend and the Faema Jubile. What does E61 … Read more

Does Gaggia Make Bottomless Portafilter?

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

Where Is ECM Espresso Made?

The ecm range is presently manufactured at two locations. The single-boiler and heat exchanger models continue to be manufactured in Italy, while the dual-boiler synchronika model, the commercial machines, and the entire range of grinders are also handmade in Germany. Where is ECM espresso machines made? ECM espresso machines are produced by their own manufacturer … Read more

How Tall Is Breville Touch?

The height of the Breville® BES870 Barista Expressâ„¢ is approximately 13.5″ How tall is Breville? The height of the Breville® BES870 Barista Expressâ„¢ is approximately 13.5″. What size are Breville Portafilters? portafilter kit 54mm for selected breville espresso machines. How much does breville barista touch weigh? Bean hopper capacity: 1/2 lb. water tank capacity: 67 … Read more

How Can I Tell What Year My Gaggia Classic Is?

What year was gaggia classic? Gaggia’s much-loved classic made its debut way back in 1991. When did the Gaggia Classic Pro come out? The Gaggia Classic was introduced in 1991 That’s a long, long time ago. And it hasn’t substantially changed in the meantime. If you look at it from one side, it means that … Read more