Unifilter

World's First Unibody Portafilter
$365 USD $
USD $365 USD
Handle Material | FKM Rubber Handle Material | FKM Rubber
Style | Standard (Flat) Style | Standard (Flat)

Overview

We recreated the portafilter out of a single piece of stainless steel for an optimal extraction geometry. No more removable basket, unprecedented extraction geometry, improved thermal stability; a giant leap for espresso.. Use it, rinse it, wipe it, with no other routine maintenance. Shipping August, September, and October 2022.

    Materials

    The Unifilter is made from a solid piece of Stainless 304 material. All of the holes are individually laser-ablated and go right up to the vertical wall edge, giving a true 58.5mm puck from top to bottom. Made for 18g ~22g shots (and higher or lower with use or elimination of puck screen).

    Handles

    All handles have a solid stainless steel core to give them heft and longevity. That is covered either by a thick FKM rubber sleeve, or a cored-out solid piece of solid teak wood sanded and finished with a non-VOC oil.

    Included in package

    • 1 Unifilter, with either FKM Rubber or Teak handle.
    • 1 Stainless Steel puck screen fitted for the Unifilter (to sit above puck)

    Compatibility

    Standard (Flat) - Fits all standard 58mm portafilter groups with exposed group (LaMarzocco, Slayer, Synesso, Kees VanDer Westen, E61 group head, etc.). 

     

    Dogleg (Offset) - Fits all models of Decent, and Flair 58 machines.

     

    Victoria Arduino Compatibility Note: The Unifilter is compatible with VA machines, however it locks in significantly to the right of center. 

    Availability

    Due to the complex and intricate manufacturing process, the Unifilter will only be available in small quantities for the next several months. We will be releasing a significant quantity for pre-sale on July 29th, 2022, with expected delivery at the end of August, September, and October 2022. These will all be shipped as completed in chronological order. No cancellations, please.

     

    Dogleg will begin shipping in October 2022 in limited quantities.

    Recommended Pairings

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    For about a hundred years, the basic construction of the portafilter has remained the same. We decided to change that.

    Cleanliness

    With a removable basket, espresso residue inevitably builds up in the crevices. Without frequent removal and cleaning or acid baths, this can become rancid. The Unifilter is a single piece with no hidden areas, so a simple water rinse after each use keeps it perpetually clean.

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    Cleanliness
    Cleanliness
    Cleanliness

    With a removable basket, espresso residue inevitably builds up in the crevices. Without frequent removal and cleaning or acid baths, this can become rancid. The Unifilter is a single piece with no hidden areas, so a simple water rinse after each use keeps it perpetually clean.

    Basket Holes
    Basket Holes
    Basket Holes

    Due to how they are manufactured, typical 58mm baskets have angled side walls and only 48mm diameter of usable hole diameter. The Unifilter has straight internal walls, and a full array of holes to the side walls for even extraction throughout the puck.

    Together with EPF
    Together with EPF
    Together with EPF

    Used in conjunction with Weber’s EPFs (Espresso Paper Filter) and the included mesh flow disruptor, you can unlock more from your espresso shot than has ever been possible. Improving your extraction means less wasted shots, and that in turn means less wasted coffee.

    A fresh view
    A fresh view
    A fresh view

    Coffee extractions look different on the Unifilter than a standard portafilter, and this is good. Say goodbye to the “rat tail” and say hello to the “syrup rain.” A stiffer bottom section means that the bottom surface doesn’t bulge out and converge all of the streams, giving you greater visibility into what’s actually happening in your puck.

    Extraction Dynamics
    Extraction Dynamics
    Extraction Dynamics

    Bye bye "rat tail" and hello "syrup rain." It's physics making your coffee better.

    Standard or Dogleg?
    Standard or Dogleg?
    Standard or Dogleg?

    The Standard is what the Unifilter was intended to be. But there are a small few machines that it just doesn't fit on, and for that we created the Dogleg (or 'Offset') version. This is mainly for Decent Espresso and Flair 58 users who are not able to use the Standard style without modification of their machines.

    Technical Specifications & Details

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    Technical Details

    • Size: 220mm x 85mm x 30mm (8.6" length, 3.3" width, 1.2" high)

    • Weight: 18oz (520g)

    • Material (body): Stainless 304

    • Material (handle): Black FKM rubber or Teak wood

    Technical Details
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    UNIFILTER + EPF Workflow

    This is how we envision the future of espresso shot preparation.

    Technical Details