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Does Gaggia Classic Have Pressurized Portafilter?

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What are Pressurized and non-pressurized portafilter baskets? Some espresso machines like the gaggia classic pro include both pressurized and commercial baskets Is my portafilter pressurized? 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 … Read more

Does Breville Bambino Plus Have Pressurized Portafilter?

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The bambino plus comes with 2 commercial-style, 54mm double-walled, pressurized portafilters (1-cup and 2-cup portions), which are great for beginner home baristas but limit how great your espresso can be compared to non-pressurized portafilter baskets. Is the Breville Bambino portafilter pressurized? Milk is managed with a classic one-hole steam wand for repeatable milk texturing exactly … Read more