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> I also saw so many people (including myself) using a scale while making espresso, and even putting a cup below the group head to catch drips, entirely negatin
by GuB-42 2y ago
> I also saw so many people (including myself) using a scale while making espresso, and even putting a cup below the group head to catch drips, entirely negating the drip tray
The drip tray is also where the 3-way valve dumps the excess water when the extraction is compete and the system is depressurized.
It is also not just for drips, it is used for flushing, though I guess you can use a bowl here. I also see that it is designed for a naked portafilter, these are great, but they can be a bit messy if your technique is not perfect, making something like a drip tray even more relevant.
Maybe offer a platter as an accessory, to avoid messing the countertop. I also wonder how the system is depressurized without a visible 3-way valve chute.
- smeeeeeeeeeeeee 2y agoA color matched platter is a good idea! Essentially inside the group head, there is a silicone ring which only lets water past with a small amount of pressure. When you turn the pump off, whatever pressure has built up will still be released into the coffee (we are talking like half a gram of water maybe) and at that point, water neither can neither exit the machine from the front or the back. If you want to flush all the water out entirely, you can put a cup below and the pump will blow it all out with air pressure.