De’Longhi DLSC085 51mm Bottomless Portafilter with Rosewood Handle

A bottomless portafilter removes the usual hidden part of espresso preparation: what happens underneath the basket. With the De’Longhi DLSC085, you can watch the espresso form directly across the bottom of the basket. Uneven flow, early blonding or spraying becomes immediately visible, giving you useful feedback when adjusting your grind, distribution, dose and tamp. It is a simple upgrade, but one that can make dialing in espresso much more informative. The portafilter is made from high-quality AISI 304 stainless steel and paired with a rosewood handle for a solid, refined finish that suits the La Specialista range. The bottomless design is particularly useful when working with precision filter baskets. With the basket fully visible during extraction, changes in grind, distribution and puck preparation are much easier to diagnose. Compatible precision baskets must still be selected according to your specific De’Longhi machine and basket dimensions.