{"product_id":"olympia-express-bodenloser-siebtrager-fur-cremina","title":"Olympia Express Bottomless Portafilter for Cremina","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-mobile-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOlympia Express Bottomless Portafilter Cremina – Naked Portafilter, Made in Switzerland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou attach the bottomless portafilter to your Cremina, grind your coffee, distribute it with the Puck Prep Tool, tamp, lock it in – and pull the lever. What you see now is what most home baristas never see: the espresso flowing directly from the bottom of the basket. A black streak on one side – channeling. A consistent, velvety curtain of deep brown – distribution was perfect. The bottomless portafilter isn't a style statement; it's your most important diagnostic tool for espresso consistency. From Schwanden, perfectly suited for the Cremina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this portafilter special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual diagnosis of your shot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a conventional spouted portafilter, the espresso flows through a concealed spout housing into the cup – you only see the final result. With a bottomless portafilter, the entire underside of the basket is visible; the espresso flows directly from the basket. You immediately see whether it flows evenly (good extraction) or if a streak or speckling occurs in one spot (channeling, distribution problem). This is the fastest, most honest learning curve in home espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent, dense extraction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the extraction is clean, the visual effect from a bottomless portafilter is not only educational – it's also beautiful. The dense, velvety curtain of espresso flowing directly into the glass is one of the most satisfying visual experiences in the home workflow. Crema forms more visibly, and the drops become a continuous flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss craftsmanship, perfect fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the conventional portafilter: Swiss craftsmanship from Schwanden, stainless steel, wooden handle with an Olympia look. The bayonet and thread fit perfectly with the Cremina and Cremina SL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ccc-compare-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottomless Portafilter (Naked Portafilter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasket Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, typical Olympia look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlympia Express Cremina and Cremina SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchwanden, Canton Glarus, Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConventional vs. bottomless – which portafilter for whom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth portafilters are functionally equivalent when it comes to the extraction itself – the basket, the brewing geometry, the bayonet position. The difference is the underside of the basket: conventional with spouts, bottomless without. This results in two different workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConventional: for everyday use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olympia-express-siebtrager-fur-cremina-mit-tulle\"\u003eclassic spouted portafilter\u003c\/a\u003e splatters less, is suitable for quick everyday shots, and guides the espresso directly into the cup. If you simply enjoy making espresso and don't want to analyze every shot: this is your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottomless: for learning curve and consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portafilter here. Anyone who wants to analyze channeling problems or optimize their workflow will immediately see where the issue lies with a bottomless portafilter. Ambitious home espresso enthusiasts eventually have both – the conventional one for quick daily shots, and the bottomless one for diagnosis and beautiful, visible extractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to consider when using a bottomless portafilter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottomless portafilter is honest. If your grind isn't evenly distributed, you'll see it immediately – as splatters, streaks, or an unevenly fast flow. This is frustrating at first, then educational, and finally satisfying. What helps: a good WDT\/Puck Prep Tool (Olympia Original 49 mm or the more affordable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore WDT Tool\u003c\/a\u003e), an honest grinder with consistent grind particles, and patience with grind calibration. It's normal for it to splatter during the first few extractions – that's part of the learning process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy there's no \"third-party comparison\" here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the conventional Cremina portafilter, Cremina has its own Olympia-specific dimensions for the brew head, and third-party manufacturers produce in 58mm (industry standard) or other standard sizes – not in the Cremina thread. The Olympia original portafilter is the only sensible choice because it's the only one that fits mechanically. For precision baskets (internal), there are third-party options like \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ims\"\u003eIMS baskets\u003c\/a\u003e that you can use in the Olympia bottomless portafilter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this portafilter is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ambitious Cremina owners who want to visually analyze their extractions and become more consistent. For anyone who already uses puck prep workflows and wants to see the results. For anyone who wants to experience the most beautiful variation of home espresso extraction – the dense, slowly emerging espresso curtain from the bottom of the basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories that fit the bottomless workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuck Prep Tool 49 mm from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/olympia-express\"\u003eOlympia Express Collection\u003c\/a\u003e or as an affordable option the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore WDT Tool\u003c\/a\u003e. Premium is the Moonraker from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Dosing Funnel 49 mm: Olympia Original or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore Dosing Funnel\u003c\/a\u003e. Precision baskets as a basket upgrade: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ims\"\u003eIMS baskets\u003c\/a\u003e. A precise scale for stable brew ratios: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/acaia\"\u003eAcaia Lunar or Pearl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"bottomless\" or \"naked\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a conventional portafilter, there's a spout construction under the basket through which the espresso flows into the cup. In a bottomless portafilter, this construction is missing – the underside of the basket is exposed, and the espresso flows directly from the bottom of the basket. In English, it's therefore called a \"naked\" or \"bottomless\" portafilter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the bottomless portafilter splatter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially, yes, especially if the grind is not evenly distributed. With clean puck prep and even distribution, the extraction will be calm and dense. This is part of the learning curve – and that's precisely what makes the bottomless portafilter the best diagnostic tool for home espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I buy conventional or bottomless if I only want one portafilter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur opinion: For beginners, the conventional portafilter is more pragmatic (less splatter, faster everyday learning curve). Anyone who already works with distribution tools or wants to diagnose channeling should choose the bottomless directly. Those who want both can decide – many Cremina owners eventually have both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy or see the bottomless portafilter live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline via coffeecoachingclub.ch with delivery in 2–4 business days to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. On-site at our showrooms in Bern (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Coffee+Coaching+Club\/@46.9473953,7.4536073,16z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGerberngasse 44, 3011 Bern\u003c\/a\u003e) and Zurich (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Coffee+Coaching+Club\/@47.4138869,8.5508251,16z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHagenholzstrasse 50b, 8050 Zurich\u003c\/a\u003e). We are happy to demonstrate both portafilters on site so you can see the difference directly. Click and Collect available. Financing available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoastery Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-roastery-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the bottomless portafilter to anyone who wants to be honest with themselves. The conventional portafilter allows you to be sloppy and still produce a nice espresso. The bottomless is merciless: you see channeling. You see poor distribution. You see uneven grind. This is frustrating at first – after a few weeks, you'll be grateful for it because your espresso will measurably improve. For bottomless workflows, we recommend a stable, dense bean like our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cozy-chocolate-natural-brasilien-kaffeebohnen\"\u003eCozy Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e – it forgives small mistakes and provides beautiful, visible extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does bottomless or naked portafilter mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"With a bottomless portafilter, the spout construction under the basket is missing. The underside of the basket is exposed, and the espresso flows directly from the bottom of the basket. 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