What does a puck screen do?
It's a thin mesh disc that sits on top of your tamped coffee, below the shower screen. It helps distribute the incoming water more evenly across the puck to reduce channelling, and it keeps coffee grinds and oils off your shower screen so your group head stays cleaner between backflushes.
How is the Slimline different from your standard Coffee Puck Screen?
Same 150μm mesh and the same job - the only difference is thickness. The Slimline is 1mm, our standard Coffee Puck Screen is 1.7mm. The thinner profile takes up less room in the basket, so it has minimal impact on dose capacity and suits tighter group heads. Choose the Slimline for a lower profile, or the standard for a heavier, more rigid screen.
Which size do I need?
Match it to your portafilter: 51mm for De'Longhi Dedica and La Specialista, 53.5mm for 54mm Breville machines (Barista Express, Pro, Touch, Bambino Plus, Infuser), and 58.5mm for 58mm machines (Dual Boiler, Oracle, E61, Gaggia and more). If you're unsure, get in touch and we'll confirm.
Does it reduce how much coffee I can fit in the basket?
Barely. That's the point of the slimline design - at 1mm it takes up far less headspace than a thicker screen, so you keep effectively your full dose capacity. It's a good option if you dose high or your machine is tight on clearance.
Will it work if I've upgraded my shower screen?
Yes - and it's a great pairing. A thicker upgraded shower screen reduces the space above the puck, so a slimline puck screen helps you keep that clearance while still getting the benefits of screening on both sides of the puck.
How do I clean it?
Knock it out with the spent puck and rinse under the tap. Every so often, soak it or run it through a deeper clean to keep the mesh clear and flowing freely.