Openwork Bottomless Portafilter

The Openwork Bottomless Portafilter from The Espresso Bench is a bottomless portafilter that shows every flaw in your puck prep. It is made for people who care how the cup turns out and want their gear to stop getting in the way of that. Set it up once, learn how it behaves, and it becomes part of a routine you can repeat without thinking about it. Because it is built around standard espresso dimensions, it slots into most home setups without modification. Small improvements in puck prep compound: a flatter bed, a cleaner dose and a steadier tamp all show up in the cup.

Everything about the build is aimed at daily use. Contact surfaces are smoothed so coffee residue lifts off with a rinse, edges are finished so nothing catches, and the overall balance keeps the tool comfortable through a long session. It is the kind of piece you stop noticing because it simply does its job.

Cleaning takes seconds: rinse, wipe with a bar towel and return it to the station. Keep it dry between sessions and away from harsh abrasives, and it will look as good in a year as it does out of the box. Backed by The Espresso Bench, with support from people who actually pull shots.

• Bottomless (naked) design
• High extraction precision basket
• Ergonomic handle
• Reveals channelling for better puck prep
• Ships from The Espresso Bench