dirty portafilter

Should You Leave Coffee In The Portafilter?

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No don’t leave it, unless you want a dirty portafilter that’s harder to wash Ton wrote: David Schomer writes in his “The Professional Barista’s Handbook”, that it is best to leave the puck in the porta-filter because it keeps the porta-filter’s heat more constant. Technology has outdated this. Should you leave portafilter in overnight? Leave … Read more

What Is A Portafilter Coffee?

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A portafilter is a component of an espresso machine. It’s the spoon-like device that holds the ground coffee You attach the portafilter to the group head of the espresso machine, where the hot water comes into contact with the ground beans and extracts espresso. What is a portafilter espresso maker? Also called a portaholder, it … Read more