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- noun A holder for ground
espresso coffee that is attached to agroup in an espresso machine to produce espresso. - noun A similar-shaped device but without a bottom opening, used to
backflush or clean an espresso machine.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Plus:A truly high-grade grinding experience, with an LCD display, 25 ! different grind settings and—for the espresso-lovers among us—nifty attachments that let you grind the coffee right into the portafilter.
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She stepped to the espresso machine, dumped three big scoops of fine-ground coffee in the filter basket, and then rammed the handle of the metal portafilter into place to start the brew.
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She stepped to the espresso machine, dumped three big scoops of fine-ground coffee in the filter basket, and then rammed the handle of the metal portafilter into place to start the brew.
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She stepped to the espresso machine, dumped three big scoops of fine-ground coffee in the filter basket, and then rammed the handle of the metal portafilter into place to start the brew.
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The portafilter is mounted rather high which allows one to put a full-sized mug beneath it and not be limited to using demitasse cups.
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The problem that I've not encountered that several others have referred to is that my portafilter never gets clogged.
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The pod has to be positioned just so to avoid the filter's tab from overlapping the portafilter seal but this is easily accomplished.
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As I watched Lambert dose, distribute, tamp, and load the portafilter into the group head, she explained that the machine was equipped with not two, but five boilers all with individual temp control devices, one for each group and two for the steam wands.
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Turning off the espresso extraction does not immediately stop the process (the liquid keeps streaming out of the portafilter).
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A three-way solenoid valve is also included, providing immediate pressure release from the grouphead once an espresso pull is completed, allowing the portafilter to be removed and the next shot to be prepared instantly.
ecbrenner commented on the word portafilter
a basket with a handle that holds a tampered puck of coffee grounds, used on semi-automatic espresso machines
June 29, 2010