Paper filter at the bottom of your portafilter?

thusband

Anybody use a circular paper filter in the bottom of your portafilter when making espresso?

Does it improve your shots and where do you get the filters? Aeropress filters are too big. Do you make your own?

I just got through watching a James Hoffmann video and was a little surprised to see him using one.

hornbyben

After watching the video I had a go a couple of times with some I cut out of a chemex paper with scissors. The shot ran a bit quicker, and it might have been a touch cleaner, but I like decent body and didn’t think the difference was worth the extra step.

thusband

hornbyben Yeah, I might try it but I’m pretty satisfied with what I get from my Bianca (most of the time). What’s made a difference lately is a new WDT tool.

Petre

hornbyben I’ve got exactly the same results and conclusion haha

EasyRawlins

Cafelat sell the papers, they fit perfectly.

I’ve been messing around - one on top, one on bottom, both. I can taste any difference. Also, people mention the shot runs faster, but I don’t experience that.

Possibly one of my failed going down the wormhole experiments

Cuprajake

The super fine eb baskets are good for a clean cup

thusband

Cuprajake Haven’t heard of those. They look interesting. Thanks.

Sham

I’d rather not filter out some of the goodness !