Hi All
About a year ago we purchased a Breville Barista Pro -- it's our first proper machine after previously owning a Nespresso pod machine.
Recently I upgraded to:
* Pesado Naked Portafilter (54mm)
* 18g basket (bought alongside the Portafilter)
My reason for seeking guidance is i'm not completely sold on the current basket i'm using. I'm happy to admit an element may be that i'm using the standard breville tamper AND a combination of user error. While I get a great pour out of the machine, I just feel it could be that bit extra better.
Specifically, i'm looking at getting a new tamper as well as a better basket. I'm not saying the pesado basket is bad but just I cannot get a clean pour out of it yet with a friends machine and their basket + naked portafilter, I can get a near perfectly timed and clean extraction.
Questions:
1. Can someone explain -- in simple terms -- what the (g) measurement on the baskets is for? I would assume if you're exclusively pouring doubles, you'd only need a basket that holds 18g?
2. What would you say is the best 54mm basket for a naked portafilter (would need to be compatable with my Pesado naked PF as I don't particularly want to replace it? Any other good quality/reliable baskets you'd recommend?
3. In terms of tampers, I mostly use the standard breville one which came with the machine. I have a double sided puck I got pretty cheap online, however I struggle to get a better extraction than when using the standard breville one.
Appreciate the help in advance. I'm just quite lost/overwhelmed with all the options out there -- will continue to research however was hopeful someone here could help me make the right decision when upgraing some of the equipment.
About a year ago we purchased a Breville Barista Pro -- it's our first proper machine after previously owning a Nespresso pod machine.
Recently I upgraded to:
* Pesado Naked Portafilter (54mm)
* 18g basket (bought alongside the Portafilter)
My reason for seeking guidance is i'm not completely sold on the current basket i'm using. I'm happy to admit an element may be that i'm using the standard breville tamper AND a combination of user error. While I get a great pour out of the machine, I just feel it could be that bit extra better.
Specifically, i'm looking at getting a new tamper as well as a better basket. I'm not saying the pesado basket is bad but just I cannot get a clean pour out of it yet with a friends machine and their basket + naked portafilter, I can get a near perfectly timed and clean extraction.
Questions:
1. Can someone explain -- in simple terms -- what the (g) measurement on the baskets is for? I would assume if you're exclusively pouring doubles, you'd only need a basket that holds 18g?
2. What would you say is the best 54mm basket for a naked portafilter (would need to be compatable with my Pesado naked PF as I don't particularly want to replace it? Any other good quality/reliable baskets you'd recommend?
3. In terms of tampers, I mostly use the standard breville one which came with the machine. I have a double sided puck I got pretty cheap online, however I struggle to get a better extraction than when using the standard breville one.
Appreciate the help in advance. I'm just quite lost/overwhelmed with all the options out there -- will continue to research however was hopeful someone here could help me make the right decision when upgraing some of the equipment.

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