Normcore 2 Packs 58.5mm Puck Screen with Stand - Reusable Contact Shower Screen with Silicone Holder - 1.7mm / 1.0mm Thickness 150μm Mesh - Compatible with Espresso Machine 58mm Portafilter Basket

Huge fan of what this has done my daily espresso routine. Adding this on top of the puck made for really clean and consistent espresso shots time after time. It fit perfectly in the portafilter as well.The puck screens are really well made and have a nice weight to them. I had expected something pretty flimsy so I was impressed with this. A bonus is that pucks are also really easy to clean, making it easy to adopt into my routine.

I think it is a great tool to minimize channeling when pulling an expresso shot. It is important to consider that it will add extra thickness to the pack so you need a larger filter basket that you would normally need. In my case, I have a Bezzera BZ13 and I use a 18 grams IMS portafilter with a 14.5 grams dose. If the 1.7 millimeters is pressed against the screw that holds the screen in your expresso machine, you can try the 1 millimeter puck screen or a larger basket. In my case, another thing I like is that I can do a quick pre infusion without having to worry so much about the pressure. My machine does not have a preinfussion without pressure, the pump does turn on. So this way, the puck does not get that first impact, as the puck screen will slow down the pressure. I leave it like that for 15’ seconds before pulling the shot and it turns out great!

Keeps the brew head clean at no detriment to espresso shots. Quick back-flush after the family has all had their morning coffee drinks. No water wasted in between shots rinsing brew head.

These screens are well-made and fairly easy to clean. They fit fine in my Normcore and Breville baskets. The screen certainly does help keep the espresso machine clean. If I didn't prepare the puck well, this has helped control splatter. I will that it does increase the shot pressure by 1-1.5 bar. So if you're having trouble maintaining pressure (puck prep, old beans, lighter shot, etc), then I think these will certainly help. But, if you consistently achieve the desired pressure, then these really aren't necessary in my opinion. More often then not, I just don't see a need to use them. Nothing to do with the product itself. It's just not always useful for me.

Trying to figure out how to elegantly retrieve the screen from the puck in the knock box. Otherwise, it’s been a great tool addition to aid in adding consistency to my work flow. It has resulted in improving the taste, flavor and overall quality of my espresso shots. Go figure?

I'm not insane about my morning coffee routine. I just want decent tasting espresso and a streamlined process.The Normcore screens help me keep my machine free from grounds. You still have to clean it, but not nearly as much.I have a Rancillio Sylvia and the machine end of the portafilter gets really dirty with coffee grounds so unless you use a brush and clean it after every shot, it's going to negatively affect the way your shots taste.Adding this screen to the top of your puck keeps the business end much cleaner.Better tasting coffee and less mess.

Does the job well, distributes well, good quality by normcore

With this hobby I am always looking for the next improvement. I was not sure how this would work. It does work fine. I also upgraded my group head with a flush mount screw (which is needed at least for me). I am not sure this changes flavor of my cup at all but what it does do is keep the group head clean. My Silvia tray used to be dirty with fines. With this screen my tray is almost only water. A huge improvement. I use a 25gram basket with 25 gram and while the screw leaves a small mark on the screen there is no issue using it.