Frustrations With Putting Your "Portafilter" In The Hole - CQA 511

Julie Hare asks: "This may be a stupid question but is there any trick to insert a portafilter? I really struggle with trying to line it up to get it in there and especially in there evenly." We've all been there, Julie. Let's Get Into It! Support the Channel by Drinking My Coffee: https://sprocoffee.com/ Sign up for Coffee Tips! https://onocoffee.substack.com Join us for more Coffee Q&A most weekday mornings at 10a Eastern time! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3sGCxobnhSnr2c92nJZAo3SHNsfllKRr Thanks For Watching. Please Consider Subscribing! ============================================= About Me I'm a master barista with over twenty years experience in the coffee industry as cafe owner, roaster, green buyer and international judge. Join me on a journey as we meet people across the coffee business from around the world. My Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/onocoffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onocoffee4/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIqVCG5BJ7j39D6aHwhrag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprohampden/ ============================================= About This Livestream: This video was broadcast on 5 January 2026. ============================================= Affiliate Links: Some of the links below are Affiliate Links, which means that I make a small commission when you click and make a qualifying purchase. This is at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your consideration. ============================================= Cameras and Gear Used in this Livestream: A Cam: Sony ZV-E10 - https://amzn.to/3KctNFv A Cam Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4 - https://amzn.to/46NnUau Mic: Rode Wireless GO - https://amzn.to/430wvDv B Cam: Sony a6000 https://amzn.to/49UaNTC Camera Support: Benro Slim CF - https://amzn.to/432LtsC Matthews 20" C-Stand - https://amzn.to/3XCcqig Kupo 40" Turtle Base C-Stand - https://amzn.to/49FWTEX Lighting: Amaran 60X - https://amzn.to/3V5xRKZ Switcher: ATEM Mini Pro - https://amzn.to/3Ip97Wx Computer: Apple MacBookPro i7 - https://amzn.to/3TmJ8oX ============================================= Thanks for Watching. Please Subscribe. #coffee #espresso #portafilter ©2026 OnoMedia-JSI Limited ​