Brew Logs

Close-up of a Creamore Arcflow espresso basket on a blue-gray background, titled Spraying Espresso? Prep, Grind, Fit.
Bottomless Portafilter Spraying: A Breville Troubleshooting Guide
Find where the spray starts, then check the basket, puck preparation and recipe. Use bottomless flow as a clue while judging the finished espresso by taste. Read more...
How Much Coffee? Understanding an 18g basket, with a Creamore Arcflow espresso basket
How Much Coffee Fits in an 18g Espresso Basket?
Use an 18g basket rating as a starting point, then check the manufacturer's dose range and headspace. A wet puck alone does not tell you how the espresso tastes. Read more...
Top view of a Creamore 54mm three-ear portafilter and Arcflow basket on a charcoal background, titled Will It Fit?
Will a 54mm Portafilter Fit Your Breville? A Model Checklist
Use your exact machine model, basket dimensions and daily workflow to check a replacement portafilter. Diameter alone does not establish compatibility. Read more...
Best Accessories for Breville Barista Express (Beyond Basics)
Best Accessories for Breville Barista Express (Beyond Basics)
The Breville Barista Express is one of the best beginner espresso machines you can buy. It has a built-in grinder, a steam wand, and enough control to pull genuinely good... Read more...
Two espresso portafilters, one 54mm and one 58mm, shown side by side on a wooden counter
54mm vs 58mm Espresso Basket: Which Size Do You Need?
Some forums swear 58mm is “the real espresso size.” Others insist 54mm is plenty for serious home brewing. Both camps are arguing about the wrong thing. This isn’t a preference... Read more...
Side view of a Creamore walnut-handled 54mm portafilter with its removable double-spout base on a sage-gray background, titled Bottomless or Spouted?
Bottomless or Spouted? Choosing a 54mm Breville Portafilter
A practical guide to choosing a 54mm Breville portafilter: when to use bottomless or spouted mode, what to check before buying, and why your basket still matters. Read more...