Filter Baskets

The filter basket is the only thing standing between you and your coffee. As a result, it is important to take care of it! Although there are many various types and sizes of coffee filter baskets, they all accomplish the same thing: they can withstand 20-30 pounds of water pressure while optimising your espresso extractions. If your coffee machine isn't making coffee as well as you'd like, it's possible that the conventional coffee maker filter basket isn't up to the task. Never be afraid. There is no need for a new machine. Simply replace the current filter basket on your espresso machine. Pressurised baskets have a normal mesh base and an additional 'wall' with only one tiny hole, which creates more pressure within the basket. These are included with most entry-level home espresso machines where a less perfect grind is acceptable, but they are not utilised in a business setting. The original style of basket is one that is not pressurised. Furthermore, single wall filters provide for finer control over each extraction. To get the greatest results, use a finer grind of coffee, and tamping is considerably more crucial in the extraction process. While this adds to your workload, if your machine permits for a non-pressurized replacement, give it a shot. The outcomes will pleasantly surprise you. This choice is popular among coffee aficionados and expert baristas for obvious reasons. Blind filter baskets feature no openings, obstructing water flow and requiring back-flushing of the espresso machine for cleaning.

Steps to Maintain Your Coffee Filter Basket

If your daily cup of coffee has lately developed an off-flavor, it's time to clean your reusable coffee filter basket. What? You mean you didn't realise you needed to clean the filter basket because coffee's essential oils may clog it? Rinse your coffee machine filter basket well in warm, soapy water, or place it on the dishwasher's higher rack. If you haven't been cleaning your filter basket on a regular basis, you'll need to deep clean it. Overnight soak the coffee filter in a 1:2 combination of distilled white vinegar and water. If you don't have time to soak your filter, a little baking soda on a toothbrush will suffice.