The heart of every espresso setup: here the dose is distributed, tamped and taken to extraction. The 58 mm format is the professional standard; the double basket (14 g and 18 g) covers single and double dose.
Specifications
| Diameter | 58 mm (professional standard) |
|---|---|
| Baskets | Double: 14 g (double) and 18 g (long double) or 7/14 g (single/double) |
| Material | Solid metal (more thermally stable than vacuum) |
| Handle | Steel or wood, depending on the model |
Description
A solid-metal portafilter heats more evenly than vacuum and holds pressure more constantly. The difference, with the same machine, is felt especially on machines with a small boiler, where a cold portafilter steals heat from the extraction.
Use and maintenance
After every extraction: empty the basket, rinse under warm water, clean the basket guards with a cloth. A basket with worn or deformed basket guards causes channeling: it is the first accessory to replace when the extraction worsens without reason.
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