Fine-tune your espresso with our Decent baskets
This video gives a quick overview of all the baskets we make, with advice on when to use which basket, for what drink and style you're aiming for.
Over the past 8 years, we've come out with a lot of different portafilter baskets: 1 - standard espresso baskets from 7g to 24g 2 - “extra body” waisted baskets from 12g to 14g 3 - a shower basket for making V60 pour overs 4 - two puck simulator baskets
And over the past few months, we've also released detailed videos on each type of basket.
You'll find all those videos on the top of our basket webpage https://decentespresso.com/basket
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AI Summary:
In the video, Decent Espresso discusses a variety of espresso portafilter baskets, their intended uses, and how they impact espresso flavor. The baskets range in size from 7g to 24g, with each designed for different coffee roast profiles and brewing techniques. Key differences between ridged and ridgeless baskets are explained, along with the use of larger baskets for light roasts and smaller ones for darker roasts. Other unique baskets are also discussed, such as pour-over and puck simulator baskets.
Key Highlights:
- 15g, 18g, 20g Baskets: Most common sizes; 15g for darker roasts, 18g and 20g for lighter roasts.
- Ridged vs Ridgeless: Ridgeless baskets are becoming more popular for ease of use and better extraction consistency.
- Larger Baskets (20-24g): Ideal for light roasts, offering more volume for better flavor and consistency, especially in cafés.
- Smaller Baskets (7g-10g): Designed for traditional espresso with smaller doses; the 7g basket is especially challenging.
- Other Baskets: Pour-over baskets (for V60) and puck simulators mimic espresso for educational purposes.
- Quality Control: A well-made basket ensures better extraction and uniformity, while cheap baskets can cause inconsistent performance.
Conclusion:
Decent Espresso provides an in-depth look at how different basket sizes and types affect espresso brewing, emphasizing that the choice of basket impacts both flavor and extraction. Ridgeless baskets are gaining popularity for their practicality and improved consistency. While larger baskets are favored in professional settings for light roasts, smaller baskets challenge home baristas who seek to replicate traditional espresso methods. Quality is key to achieving consistent, flavorful espresso, with precise tolerances ensuring optimal performance.
Updated 2023/08/25