Equipment
Portafilter
The handled component of an espresso machine that holds the filter basket.
A portafilter locks into the group head of an espresso machine and holds the metal filter basket containing ground coffee. Available in standard (spouted) and bottomless (naked) versions, it is essential to shot quality. Bottomless portafilters expose extraction flaws, making them valuable training tools for dialing in grind size and distribution.
Brewing Methods Using Portafilter
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Portafilter?▼
The handled component of an espresso machine that holds the filter basket.
How do you use a Portafilter?▼
A portafilter locks into the group head of an espresso machine and holds the metal filter basket containing ground coffee. Available in standard (spouted) and bottomless (naked) versions, it is essential to shot quality. Bottomless portafilters expose extraction flaws, making them valuable training tools for dialing in grind size and distribution.
Is a Portafilter worth buying?▼
A portafilter locks into the group head of an espresso machine and holds the metal filter basket containing ground coffee. Available in standard (spouted) and bottomless (naked) versions, it is essential to shot quality. Bottomless portafilters expose extraction flaws, making them valuable training tools for dialing in grind size and distribution. Whether it's worth the investment depends on your brewing preferences.