To remove the K-Cup® pod holder from the brewer, lift the handle and grasp the top of the K-Cup® pod holder with one hand while pushing up on the bottom of the K-Cup® pod holder from underneath with the other until it releases. What are the parts of a Keurig? Below is a picture of … Read more
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. Does tamper size matter? The filter size is also vital for choosing an espresso tamper You want … Read more
Generally, that’s 7 grams for a “single” basket, 18 grams for a “double” basket, and 20 grams for a “triple” basket How much coffee do you put in an espresso puck? Generally, that’s 7 grams for a “single” basket, 18 grams for a “double” basket, and 20 grams for a “triple” basket. Why is my … Read more
A bottomless portafilter helps give you more information about your coffee and makes it easier to figure out what’s going wrong Without a spout obstructing your view, you can see the coffee pass through the puck and detect any non-uniformities that might be causing an uneven extraction. Should you use bottomless portafilter? A bottomless portafilter … Read more
To remove the K-Cup® pod holder from the brewer, lift the handle and grasp the top of the K-Cup® pod holder with one hand while pushing up on the bottom of the K-Cup® pod holder from underneath with the other until it releases. Do you remove K Cup lid? The Keurig will let out a … Read more
51mm Portafilter For Delonghi Coffee Machine. What size is delonghi portafilter? portafilter basket The first thing is to buy a third-party non-pressurized filter basket in the 51mm size, which is the portafilter size used by the Dedica. The industry standard is 58mm , so this is a somewhat small and unusual size, though certainly not … Read more
Rather than trying to force the filter in with your hands or fingers, place the filter basket upside down on the counter (use a towel underneath the filter to avoid scratching the counter surface), and then with the portafilter face down, align it with the filter basket and press down gently with your body weight … Read more
Yes, always keep the portafilter on the machine , that way when you’re ready to use it the portafilter is going to be nice and hot. Do you have to wash portafilter after every use? How often to clean the portafilter? We recommend cleaning the portafilter every 10 shots At home, however, the demand is … Read more
A calibrated tamper has a handle that is separated from the base of the tamper. The handle and base will connect and ‘click’ when pushed to 30 pounds of pressure Calibrated tampers are perfect for beginner baristas or pros who want to be 100% sure they applied the correct pressure. How do coffee tampers work? … Read more
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