Getting the Best Out of Your 49mm Portafilter
Finding the right 49mm portafilter for your vintage lever machine can feel like a bit of a treasure hunt, but it's honestly one of the most rewarding parts of the home espresso hobby. Most people getting into coffee these days are used to the standard 58mm size you see in every local cafe, but if you've fallen down the rabbit hole of older La Pavoni Pre-Millennium machines or an Olympia Cremina, you know that the 49mm world is a completely different beast. It's smaller, it's a bit more finicky, and it has a dedicated cult following for a very good reason. ...