Every 2-4 Weeks Full clean time. For this interval, you will remove the dispersion screen, and soak both the screen and your portafilter basket in a solution of Cafiza or biocaf cleaner. Scrub your group with a brush and do a full detergent backflush. How often should a cleaning cycle be ran on the espresso … Read more
The Nonpressurized (Bottomless) portafilter basket fits most standard 51mm espresso portafilters. The basket accommodates 15-19 grams of coffee. How many grams of coffee are in a portafilter? Under typical situations a single basket will hold 11 grams of coffee. A double basket will hold 17 grams. And a triple basket will hold 21 grams of … 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 does a calibrated espresso … Read more
The barista progear coffee dosing cup is the perfect tool for transferring coffee from your grinder to your portafilter mess free The coffee dosing cup not only speeds up work flow, thanks to the side flange it sits perfectly in the portafilter basket with no mess or loss of coffee grinds. Do you need a … Read more
How do you know if you have to replace your filter basket? When there are grinds in your coffee cup, either the holes in you filter are too big or your grind too fine. So when the grind is right and there are still grinds in your cup , it must be the filter! How … Read more
You cannot make them wider or smaller. 58mm in diameter is the emerging standard for commercial espresso machines chances are, the cheaper the home machine, the smaller the portafilter diameter—though that’s not the case 100% of the time. Are all portafilters the same size? portafilter sizes range from 49 mm all the way up to … 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 vst precision insert basket is the essential espresso filter for those in search of the ultimate cup The vst baskets deliver consistent extraction performance over a wide range of concentration with reduced sediment. Does a VST basket make a difference? The results drew a stark conclusion: VST baskets produce significantly more consistent results than … Read more
I noticed that coffee parts recommend vst baskets be replaced every 2 years when used in a domestic environment and each year for cafe use under 300 coffees per day How often should you replace portafilter basket? I noticed that Coffee Parts recommend VST Baskets be replaced every 2 years when used in a domestic … Read more
tamper size: 51 mm How do I know what size tamper I need? 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 smeg coffee machine … Read more