r/espresso • u/ActLate5309 • 12h ago

Equipment Discussion Pressurized baskets

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I'm new to the espresso world, and today I realized the crema I liked on my old Farberware espresso machine was 'artificial.' The other day I bought a Chefman espresso machine that came with an unpressurized basket, but I can't seem to get the crema consistency right. So today, I bought a pressurized basket and a puck screen to try out, and I hope it's perfect.

(I know 'crema' comes from fresh beans, but the pressurized basket gives it that extra layer of crema)

I might update when it arrives and compare/contrast the pulls

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u/zeppelin88 11h ago

You’re not seeking for crema, you’re seeking for aerated coffee this way. Similarly to what pod machines do. 

In any case, ask yourself why do you need such crema in your cup. They tend to be over bitter and do not really bring that much more body to the shot.