There are four main types of portafilters which include commercial, pressurized, pod, and adapters Portafilters are responsible for creating the necessary pressure to brew palatable espresso. Which portafilter size is the best? Ideally, the 58 mm in diameter are the most common portafilter basket size on the market, while the other relatively rare, especially in … Read more
A non pressurized portafilter basket is a container with a single wall and a mesh at the bottom and is preferred by coffee enthusiasts and professional baristas in coffee shops since they have the skills and tools to determine the right amount of pressure while tamping in the powder. What is the difference between a … Read more
When using a pressurised basket, the single hole creates a build up of pressure below the coffee which forces the espresso through. With a non-pressurised basket, there are multiple holes so the pressure is dependant on your grind size and tamp pressure. What is a non-pressurized basket? Non-pressurised baskets are the original style of basket … 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
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 an unmanageable one. How do you know what size portafilter to get? We … Read more