Essentially, the group head is the part of the espresso machine where water from the boiler is dispensed into the coffee filter basket It acts as a meeting point, connecting the machine to the group handle and the water to coffee. What is the espresso holder called? PORTAFILTER This is the device coffee is ground … 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 Technology has outdated this.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
Fill the portafilter basket loosely with ground coffee and level off the basket using the side of your pinky finger to discard any excess coffee grounds. For a single shot of espresso use 6 to 7 grams (1 ½ teaspoons) of ground espresso. For a double shot of espresso use 12 to 14 grams (1 … Read more
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