Is The Cafelat Robot Worth It?

Where is cafelat robot made? Each Robot is handmade, assembled and tested in Hong Kong by Paul Pratt, it is then packed by us as well so we ensure we know what is in each and every box. Is Cafelat Robot portable? You want something more portable: The Cafelat Robot doesn’t require a power source, … Read more

Is A Pressurized Portafilter Bad?

When using pressurized portafilter the coffee is being forced through a small hole which results in aeration, producing faux crema (foam). For these reasons, the coffee made with pressurized portafilter isn’t as good as the espresso made with a non-pressurized filter basket Are pressurized portafilters good? Pressurized portafilters were designed to produce a beautiful espresso … Read more

Can I Use A Non-Pressurized Basket In A Pressurized Portafilter?

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

What Is A Pressurised Portafilter?

A pressurized portafilter is a portafilter with a small hole in the bottom of the basket which creates a pressure build-up in order to force the coffee through the hole A pressurized portafilter is also referred to as a “double-wall” portafilter. Is a pressurized portafilter bad? When using pressurized portafilter the coffee is being forced … Read more

Can You Use A Pressurized Basket In A Bottomless Portafilter?

I use a bottomless portafilter most of the time to check on the evenness of the extraction and because it eliminates the need to rinse the portafilter. I use a double basket and pull into one demitasse (usually around 1.5 to 1.75 ounces) If you’re pulling 2.5 ounces, you’ll need a demitasse used for macchiatos. … Read more