{"product_id":"profitec-bottomless-portafilter-with-21-gr-precision-basket-pr5150-ac500049-00","title":"Profitec Bottomless Portafilter with 21 gr Precision Basket - # Pr5150 \/\/ AC500049-00","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bottomless Portafilter for Profitec Espresso Machines has no spout which allows you to \r\nmonitor your shot's quality while it extracts. The bottomless design \r\nallows you to look for channeling and see that you get a smooth and \r\nconsistent single stream - the best way to pull a shot!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeally, every particle of the ground espresso should be of the same \r\nsize, and when compressed or tamped into the portafilter basket, it \r\nshould likewise have no differences in how tightly or loosely it is \r\ncompressed from side to side or top to bottom. Although perfection in \r\nthis regard is impossible, a Bottomless Portafilter can help identify \r\nthings such as channeling, blonding, tiger striping, among other things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChanneling\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e is when the water finds its way through cracks or small inconsistencies\r\n in the coffee “puck”. This means that the coffee gets an uneven \r\nextraction, producing an inferior shot of espresso. Common causes are an\r\n uneven tamp, or too much coffee (referred to as overdosing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlonding\u003c\/strong\u003e in the shot can happen when the coffee is \r\nbeing under extracted, causing an off-taste. Although this is expected \r\nnear the last part of the shot (and a cue to think about ending the \r\nshot), blonding should not occur during the majority of the shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiger Stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e that are uniform are usually a good sign, as long as most \r\nof the stripes are medium to dark in color and the pour time is not too \r\nquick or slow; most agree a 2 ounce double should run about 22-30 \r\nseconds. Always let taste be your ultimate authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso having \u003cstrong\u003emultiple smaller streams\u003c\/strong\u003e coming straight down instead of one\r\n unified stream can also be a sign of channeling. And assuming your \r\nmachine is perfectly level, even a unified stream that is off to one \r\nside can indicate side-channeling. A perfect extraction will not exhibit\r\n any of this behavior. And of course, the perfect looking shot can tell \r\nthe Barista that his technique is probably fine. Of course, we all know \r\nno matter how good the shot looks, it still has to taste good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bottomless Portafilter can let the Barista see exactly what is \r\nhappening under the hood. Channeling can be identified by “spurters” and\r\n “geysers”. This is where the espresso sprays out in small (or large) \r\njet-like streams at varying angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore Benefits of a Bottomless Portafilter:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore consistent shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 50% more crema because of the direct access to the cup from the extraction process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter taste with more crema, cleaner taste thanks to less interaction with metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perfect barista training tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\r\n\u003cli\u003eBottomless Portafilter is 58mm in diameter and made from \r\nchrome-plated brass\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\t\r\n\u003cli\u003eHandle allows for more comfortable \r\ngripping and ergonomic us, as well as a flat profile while rested to allow for a flat tamp.\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\t\r\n\u003cli\u003eTo accentuate the aesthetics of your Profitec espresso machine, the handles are made from smooth and glossy bakelite \r\nplastic.\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\t\r\n\u003cli\u003e58mm in Diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\t\r\n\u003cli\u003eFits Triple Shot Baskets up to 13 cm in height \/ Increases Cup Clearance by Approximately 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible: Profitec Pro 300, 500, 600, and 700 espresso machines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Profitec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49889464025392,"sku":"Profitec-Pr5150","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/3605\/0736\/files\/profitec_bottomless_portafilter.jpg?v=1749851024","url":"https:\/\/www.espressoplanet.com\/products\/profitec-bottomless-portafilter-with-21-gr-precision-basket-pr5150-ac500049-00","provider":"Espresso Planet - Supramatic Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}