{"product_id":"profitec-bottomless-portafilter","title":"Profitec Bottomless Portafilter","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfitec builds \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Browse espresso machines here\" href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/espresso-machines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eespresso machines\u003c\/a\u003e using a blend of precision German engineering and classic Italian coffee design. Since 1985, it has delivered commercial-grade capabilities for the home espresso market. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/profitec\" title=\"Browse our Profitec range\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProfitec\u003c\/a\u003e machines are hand-assembled, in Italy and Germany, with intentional designs focused on optimal thermal stability and extraction consistency. Along with premium espresso machines, Profitec also offers essential \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/espresso-accessories\" title=\"View our espresso accessories\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e for a smooth \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/newest-coffee-beans\" title=\"Try a fresh specialty coffee\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecoffee\u003c\/a\u003e workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Profitec Bottomless Portafilter is standard 58mm size and comes with a 21 gram espresso basket. Without any spouts at the bottom, a barista can use this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/portafilters-filter-baskets\" title=\"Buy a portafilter or basket for espresso\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eportafilter\u003c\/a\u003e to observe how evenly the water is flowing through the coffee. This allows you to monitor channelling and ensure an optimal extraction. It also gives you greater clearance space between the portafilter and espresso \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/cups-mugs-glasses\" title=\"Browse serving ware\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecup\u003c\/a\u003e, allowing for the use of taller cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to accompany the Profitec GO with its standard 58mm E61 fitting, this portafilter is also compatible with many other espresso machines. Even better, it can fit various different baskets, including precision baskets like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/ims\" title=\"Find IMS gear here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIMS\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfitec Bottomless Portafilter features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits most 58mm baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables visual feedback for extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 21g filter basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfitec Bottomless Portafilter specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome-plated brass, plastic \u0026amp; rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~0.5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on distribution, channelling \u0026amp; spraying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a bottomless or naked portafilter can be a humbling experience. If your tamp and distribution aren't exactly right, not only can you get a wonky extraction, you may even experience some spray. That doesn't mean anything is wrong with your portafilter. It, unfortunately, means that there's something wrong with your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/blogs\/how-to-make-great-coffee\/espresso-channelling-extraction-distribution\" title=\"Learn how to optimise your puck preparation\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epuck preparation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose good old spouts that your original portafilter came with mask those issues, for better or for worse, but now that you've upgraded, you're seeing the naked truth, and sometimes it ain't pretty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you fix it, you may be wondering? Well, it's all about even distribution and an even tamp. You can achieve this without any extra accessories, but we have some tools that might help with the distribution part at least. These will help you make your extraction Instagram-video-worthy and your espresso exceptionally tasty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Level your coffee with the NCD\" href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/ncd-nucleus-coffee-distributor\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNucleus Coffee Distributor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/motta-coffee-leveling-distribution-tool\" title=\"Use the Motta leveling tool for optimal puck prep\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMotta Coffee Leveling Distribution Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Get rid of channeling with the Normcore wire WDT\" href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/normcore-wdt-distribution-tool\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNormcore Wire Distribution Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor even tamping, there's nothing quite like a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Get a Puqpress\" href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/puqpress-q-gen-6-precision-coffee-tamper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePuqpress\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Profitec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44068062888070,"sku":"ACC-PRO-BPORT-21","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5548\/files\/profitec_bottomless_front_basket.jpg?v=1781515810","url":"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/profitec-bottomless-portafilter","provider":"Cape Coffee Beans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}