Some baristas claim that a bottomless portafilter yields a thicker crema with a richer taste than a spouted model They argue that some of the crema inevitably sticks to the metallic spout, leaving slightly less amount for your shot. Are bottomless portafilters better? A bottomless portafilter helps give you more information about your coffee and … Read more
On a regular portafilter, the bottom of the basket is enclosed by a solid bottom with spouts, which allow the espresso to flow into the cup. What is this? A bottomless or “naked” portafilter is open, exposing the bottom of the basket With no basket installed, it just looks like a sturdy metal ring with … 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. Does bottomless portafilter make better coffee? In the … Read more
A bottomless portafilter is an important piece of equipment that aids in diagnosing espresso extraction issues The spouts are removed, the basket is exposed, allowing you to watch the entire extraction process. What’s the point of a bottomless portafilter? This spout is necessary if you want to brew a double espresso into two separate mugs. … Read more
In the hands of an experienced barista with fresh espresso beans, a bottomless portafilter will yield 50% or more of Crema Why? Well the answer is simple. Your espresso shot will come in contact with no other surface than the bottom of you portafilter basket. Are naked portafilters better? 1. A Quality Control Check. The … Read more