the Naked Portafilter™ 54mm

Bottomless means I can finally see channeling as it happens, and the stainless steel body feels solid and well-balanced. The walnut handle adds a nice grip, and it’s made me a better barista in just a week.

I was skeptical about spending extra on a naked portafilter, but seeing the coffee stream in real time has completely changed my dialing-in game. The stainless steel body feels solid, and the walnut trim gives it a classy look on my counter.

The walnut handle feels warm in the hand and the stainless steel body is solid, not flimsy. Watching the extraction through the open bottom has already helped me fix a couple of uneven pours, and my shots are tasting noticeably better.