I love coffee. Just for the energy, I love a midday espresso on set.

The quintessential expression of coffee is espresso. The naked portafilter is an increasingly popular espresso machine mod in the specialty world. A quality control check, the most frequently cited reason for using a naked portafilter is that it allows us to judge the evenness of our extraction and therefore produce tastier and more consistent espressos. The spouts of a traditional portafilter will disguise spurting and channeling, but this is clearly visible with a naked one. This should, in theory, enable the barista to see the quality of the extraction from the pour and then focus on methods that produce more evenness, be it through adjusting the distribution, grind, or tamping.

A less contentious advantage of the naked portafilter is the increased cup clearance it provides. This is especially helpful when using drip tray scales in conjunction with takeaway cups, which are typically far taller than china cups and so struggle to fit beneath a traditional spouted portafilter. On the other hand, the drop from a greater height might result in a slight bubbling of the espresso, but a vertical tap prior to serving will make those worrying bubbles disappear.

It may not be as important as the taste or the aroma, but the trend of coffee photography is evidence enough that we love the aesthetics of coffee. And extractions really do look pretty. Opt for this mod, and you'll soon be entranced by the way the espresso forms those gleaming brown and gold rivulets. This, in itself, is perhaps enough of a reason to take the plunge and go naked.

Bottomless Portafilter for Europiccola Professional Stradivari La Pavoni Coffee Maker. It fits La Pavoni Espresso Machine Europiccola Professional Stradivari manufactured after the year 2000. Bottomless Portafilter, also called Naked Filterholder, for Europiccola Professional Stradivari La Pavoni Coffee Maker with 51mm filter size. Naked Portafilter with Wooden Handle or Black Handle for pulling great shots with your LaPavoni coffee maker. Complete with a 2-cup Filter Basket and Retention Spring to Hold The Basket in Place. MADE IN ITALY, it is a Durable Product, with Solid Heavy Material and an Ergonomic Handle. Definitely a Must-Have for all the Espresso Lovers. Using a naked portafilter can tell you a lot about the quality of the tamp. Only for The La Pavoni Lever Espresso Machine.

La Gondola Bottomless Portafilter for La Pavoni Europiccola Professional Stradivari are beautifully packaged and make an amazing gift. Consider getting two - one set for you and one to gift to a friend. The reviews are very positive, with customers praising the beautiful and well-made construction, though it is a bit expensive. The wood handle feels nicer than the plastic.

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