Overview
Say hello to the 49mm Unifilter®. You asked, we delivered. The revolutionary Unifilter- where the basket and the portafilter become one and the extractions are unprecedented-is now available for 49mm machines. If you own an Olympia Cremina ('67 - 2023) or a La Pavoni pre-Millennium (before Aug 2000), your coffee and your palate will thank you for this upgrade.
Built in exactly the same way as its big brother, we start with a solid mass of stainless that goes through a series of transformative manufacturing process to create a seamless, hardened, polished, and everlasting form to further enhance your espresso. Just like its 58mm counterpart, it is available with a solid stainless steel cored FKM rubber or Teak handle. Re-envisioned, reinvented, recreated, and fully revolutionary.
FREE TAMPER: To show our appreciation for lever espresso culture and for entrusting us with this project, we are including a free custom-designed-and-fabricated tamper made to match the Unifilter 49. Made with a stainless-core, solid teak handle (same as the Unifilter), it's another heirloom quality object fitted perfectly to the Unifilter 49.
Materials
Materials
BODY: 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 49mm puck from top to bottom. Made for 16-18g shots (depending on the roast level and/or bean density).
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
Included in package
- One Unifilter®, with either FKM Rubber or Teak handle.
- One 49mm custom WW Tamper with solid stainless core and solid Teak handle.
Compatibility
Compatibility
The Unifilter® 49 is designed to fit all eras and models of Olympia Cremina machines, as well as the La Pavoni 49mm (pre-Millennium) home lever machines. Not compatible with 51mm La Pavoni machines (those manufactured after Aug 2000).
Recommended Pairings
![Unifilter 49 portafilter [rubber]](http://weberworkshops.com/cdn/shop/files/1_7of10_1500x.jpg?v=1698046175)
![Unifilter 49 portafilter [teak]](http://weberworkshops.com/cdn/shop/files/1_1of10_1500x.jpg?v=1698046174)
The same breakthrough that revolutionized 58mm machine extractions, now available for your favorite 49mm machine.
The Unifilter 49 in action.
Thoughtful Details
Basket Holes Active Area
Due to how they are manufactured, typical 49mm baskets have angled side walls and only ~37mm diameter of usable hole diameter. The Unifilter 49 has straight internal walls and a full array of holes to the side walls for even extraction throughout the puck. This is 75% more area (or elimination of the 43% loss), but the results are profound and delicious.
Basket Holes Active Area
Basket Holes Active Area
Due to how they are manufactured, typical 49mm baskets have angled side walls and only ~37mm diameter of usable hole diameter. The Unifilter 49 has straight internal walls and a full array of holes to the side walls for even extraction throughout the puck. This is 75% more area (or elimination of the 43% loss), but the results are profound and delicious.
Cleanliness and Simplicity
Cleanliness and Simplicity
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.
Extraction Dynamics
Extraction Dynamics
Bye bye "rat tail" and hello "syrup rain." It's physics making your coffee better.
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.
Technical Specifications & Details
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Technical Details
- Size: 190mm x 63mm x 27mm
- Weight: 400g
- Material (body): Stainless 304
- Material (handle): Black FKM rubber or Teak wood with solid Stainless core