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. Why is non-pressurized portafilter better? Non-pressurised baskets will give you a fuller-bodied extraction … 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
Okay, now let’s talk about pressurized portafilters, which are just different types of filter baskets. A pressurized basket has a false bottom, so it’s also known as a dual-wall basket. From the top, it has a grid of holes like any other filter basket What does a pressurized portafilter look like? What is this? With … Read more
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
The bambino plus comes with a 54mm tamper, the Razor™ precision dose trimming tool, a 16 oz stainless steel milk jug, 1 & 2 cup dual wall filter baskets, and cleaning tools Does the Bambino Plus come with a grinder? Watch Out For: It is very small for an espresso machine, which is good, but … Read more
The bambino plus comes with a 54mm Tamper, the Razor™ precision dose trimming tool, a 16 oz stainless steel milk jug, 1 & 2 cup dual wall filter baskets, and cleaning tools What does the Breville Bambino Plus come with? The Bambino Plus comes with a 54mm Tamper, the Razor™ precision dose trimming tool, a … Read more