Popspresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter with Walnut Handle
The Popspresso 58 mm bottomless portafilter has a walnut handle and a filter basket, and its open bottom lets you watch the shot pour and spot problems.
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Counter space
- Compact
- Maintenance
- Low
- Makes
- Espresso
Our take
Buy it if
Owners of E61-style machines or a Flair 58 who want to diagnose their shots by sight.
Think twice if
Shows every mistake: expect some spraying while you dial in
Advantages and limitations
Advantages
- Listed as fitting E61, Flair 58, ECM, Rocket, Sanremo and Slayer machines
- Open bottom shows channelling and uneven tamping as it happens
- 304 stainless steel body and basket, solid walnut handle
- Basket comes out for easy cleaning
Limitations
- Shows every mistake: expect some spraying while you dial in
- The wooden handle should be hand-washed
- Check your machine's group head first; it does not fit 54 mm Breville machines
Overview
A bottomless (or "naked") portafilter has no spouts underneath, so you see the coffee leave the basket. A good shot comes out as one smooth, honey-coloured stream from the centre. Spurts or pale patches show exactly where the water is rushing through, which tells you whether to adjust your grind, distribution or tamp.
That instant feedback is why enthusiasts love them, and why they look so good in videos. This one has a walnut handle and comes with a filter basket.
To get clean shots, stir with a WDT tool, tamp level with a self-levelling tamper, and serve into double-wall glasses to see the crema.
Specifications
- Brand
- Popspresso
- Category
- Espresso Tools
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Maintenance
- Low
Compatibility & maintenance
For 58 mm group heads: listed as fitting E61, Flair 58, ECM, Rocket, Sanremo and Slayer machines. It does not fit the 54 mm Breville Bambino Plus or Barista Express; check your machine before buying.
Remove and rinse the basket after each session and backflush as your machine requires. Hand wash the walnut handle; wood grain and colour vary from piece to piece.
Questions about the Popspresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter with Walnut Handle
Which machines does the Popspresso bottomless portafilter fit?
It is listed as fitting 58 mm E61, Flair 58, ECM, Rocket, Sanremo and Slayer machines. It does not fit the 54 mm Breville Bambino Plus or Barista Express.
Why does a bottomless portafilter spray?
Spurts show that water is rushing through weak spots in the coffee (channelling). Better distribution with a WDT tool and a level tamp usually fix it.
Is the walnut handle dishwasher safe?
No. Hand wash the wooden handle; the basket comes out for rinsing.
How we researched this
This is a researched profile compiled from manufacturer documentation and the sources below. We have not tested this equipment ourselves. Our editorial policy.
- Manufacturer details from the amazon.com listing (ASIN B0GLNX2T42), checked 30 Oct 2026