Why is a 58mm portafilter better? As the diameter is smaller, keeping the pressure is easier even if the tamping is not even, grounds are not homogeneous in size Thus, this is why this is the most common portafilter for entry-level home machines. It hides the irregularities. Is bigger portafilter better? The smaller the portafilter, … Read more
What Are the common portafilter sizes? Portafilters range from 49 mm to 58 mm The most common size is 58 mm. How do I know what size portafilter I need? We recommend measuring the exact inside diameter of the portafilter basket and then selecting a tamper at least 75 mm smaller Step 1: Use machine … Read more
The smaller the portafilter, the less flexibility you have over how much coffee you us in it Even though you can change out the filter basket inside the portafilter to increase the basket depth, you can only add so much depth before the shots start to pull weird. Does portafilter basket size matter? Yes, portafilter … Read more