Bottomless portafilter for Delonghi Dedica

Product features:

• FSC-certified wood types: Maple, walnut
• Includes high-quality filter basket:
  • For a double espresso: select 16 g filter basket
  • For a single espresso: select 12.5 g filter basket
• Matching tamper size: 51 mm
• Portafilter lugs: 5.8 mm wide (tapered)
• Scope of delivery:
  • Portafilter wooden handle: not dishwasher safe
  • Stainless steel portafilter head
  • Filter basket of your choice

Important notes:

1. Wooden handle: Each wooden handle is unique, which is why slight variations in color and grain may occur. These natural characteristics are not a quality defect. Small hairline cracks in the wood are professionally sealed and do not affect functionality.
2. Usage: The portafilters are not suitable for pre-ground coffee.

Compatibility:

• Suitable for: DeLonghi Dedica models: EC685, EC680, EC785, EC820, EC850, EC860, EC885, Duo EC890, SMEG ECF01
• Not suitable for: Beem devices

Useful accessories:

• Our 51 mm filter baskets as individual items
• Portafilter with double spout: Available in our range for the Dedica family
• Dosing cup: Can be combined (51 mm diameter)
• Portafilter holder: For space-saving hanging on the machine
• 51mm tamper: for compressing coffee grounds in the portafilter
• Motta Leveler 51mm: Leveling tool for even distribution of coffee grounds
• Other suitable accessories for the Delonghi Dedica family can be found here

Care instructions:

• The wooden handle is not dishwasher safe.
• For cleaning, please use only a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
• Note: The spout should not be unscrewed, as the position cannot be perfectly restored during reassembly.

Who is the bottomless portafilter suitable for?

This portafilter is ideal if you:

• Want to delve deeper into coffee and espresso
• Own your own grinder and grind fresh coffee
• Enjoy experimenting with grind size and preparation
• Want to take your barista skills to the next level

Practical application tips for the Delonghi Dedica

1. What to do if the portafilter splashes?

Cause: Splashing from the portafilter is often caused by so-called channeling – where coffee flows unevenly through the filter basket.

Solution: Working precisely and tamping firmly (pressing the coffee down) helps to reduce channeling. Make sure to fill the basket sufficiently (e.g., with 16g APAS) to minimize the risk of channeling.

2. Wet coffee puck after brewing?

It is normal for the DeLonghi Dedica to often leave behind a wet coffee puck.

Tip: Leave the portafilter inserted for a moment after brewing to allow excess coffee to drip off. Place a cup under the portafilter to catch drops.

3. After brewing – wait a moment!

After the brewing process, there may still be pressure on the portafilter.

Note: If you release the portafilter immediately after brewing, the coffee may "splatter". Therefore, wait a few seconds before removing the portafilter.

4. Clean working with the dosing cup

Use a dosing cup (51mm) to cleanly fill the coffee grounds into the portafilter and create less mess.

5. Working with a scale

A coffee scale guarantees consistent results. This allows you to precisely control the grind size and the amount. You can find more tips on espresso preparation here.

Our video test series on the Delonghi Dedica family

In autumn 2023, we recorded a new video test series on the Delonghi Dedica.

The first video covers a comparison between the Delonghi Dedica 685 and the Delonghi Dedica 885.

A 24-minute test and comparison video on the Delonghi Dedica 685 and the Delonghi Dedica 885. Released in September 2023.

Upgrade video: How to improve your Delonghi Dedica

In this 12-minute test video, we show which expansions and upgrades for the Delonghi Dedica 685 and Delonghi Dedica 885 make sense. Released in October 2023.