Normcore 58.5mm Puck Screen, 0.8mm Thickness, Lower Shower Screen, Reusable Metal Filter for 58mm Portafilter Basket, 316 Stainless Steel

The quality of this product is poor and doesn’t deliver the performance it promises. I have a much simpler and cheaper cost puck screen that performs better. I don’t recommend this product!

Buen material resistente.

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This puck screen has been an excellent addition to my espresso workflow. Although it is the first one I have tried, I am impressed by the difference it makes to the extraction process. The screen distributes water evenly over the coffee bed, which helps to prevent channeling and results in a more balanced and consistent shot. I have noticed that the puck remains more cohesive after brewing, making it cleaner and easier to knock out. The build quality feels sturdy and well made, and it fits my 53.3 mm portafilter perfectly. The only minor challenge is removing the screen before knocking the puck into the box. This seems to be a common experience with puck screens in general rather than a flaw of this specific one, so it is more of a learning curve than a drawback. Overall, this tool has noticeably improved my espresso preparation. I would recommend it to anyone looking to achieve greater consistency in their shots and improve their overall coffee experience.

I switched to this 0.8mm solid screen from a generic 1.7mm mesh screen that I've been using for over a year, and the difference is night and day. Because it's thinner, it solved the compression issues I was having with my 18g dose on my Breville Barista Pro. The extraction is much more even now. Flavor-wise, my medium-light roasts taste significantly 'brighter' and less muddy compared to the mesh screen. The build quality is excellent, and it wipes clean instantly—no clogged holes. A small change that made a huge impact on my espresso quality.

This has perhaps the perfect thickness for clean espresso shots. I also have the Normcore 1.7mm puck screen. It takes more work to properly clean that one. Both work fine. The grouphead does not get any coffee in it anymore. A simple rinse gets the 0.8mm like new clean. Bottomless portafilter shots are consistently perfect. The WDT tool is most responsible for that, though.