We recommend using the Red Crema Plus (RCP) basket for best results. The RCP basket is our custom-made portafilter basket that we specifically designed to work with red espresso® and redlatte®. It delivers a perfect red espresso® shot – thick, rich crema, stronger taste and better extraction. The science is simple, the RCP basket has fewer holes than a typical coffee portafilter basket. This helps slow the extraction to produce a richer, tastier shot of red espresso® more consistently.
However, you can also make red espresso® using your standard double filter basket and manually pre-infusing (start expressing and stop when the pour starts, wait 10 seconds, then express a double shot (60ml / 2oz). Or using an Aeropress.
Pros of the RCP basket
- Consistent shots every time
- Better, thicker crema
- Strong intense flavour
- Convenient: no need to manually pre-infuse
Products specifications
- Made of stainless steel
- 58mm in diameter
- Extremely easy to use
- Fits on most models of the following commercial machines
- La Marzocco
- Synesso
- Slayer
- Kees Van Der Westen
- Nuova Simonelli
- Victoria Arduino
- Astoria
- Rancilio
- Wega
- Brasilia
- Expobar
- Rocket
- Faema
- Please note that the RCP Basket does not fit the following machines:
- Conti
- Unic
- La San Marco
- La Pavoni
- La Scala
- Other 53mm group heads
Brewing suggestion
We suggest using pre-infusion if your machine provides the function
Using the RCP basket Step 1: Place the RCP basket in your porta handle Ideally have a dedicated porta handle for red espresso®.
Step 2: Dose Scoop 14g red espresso® (1 red scoop) into the RCP basket.
Step 3: Level Ensure red espresso® is at an even level in the basket. Do not tamp.
Step 4: Bless Using your palm, wipe away any excess red espresso® from the rim of the filter basket.
Step 5: Extract Pull a double shot (60ml). Wipe basket with a damp cloth afterwards if necessary.
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