What is the purpose of a knockbox?
A knock box is used for removing spent espresso pucks from the portafilter basket. Because espresso shots are pulled at nine bars of pressure (around 500 pounds of direct force), the spent pucks often become attached to the inside of the espresso basket and need a good solid whack to shake them free. A coffee knock box is needed to dispose of your used coffee grounds after you have made an espresso and is usually conveniently placed next to the espresso machine so you can quickly make another shot without hurrying to the bin.Designed for busy environments, the knock box offers an extra-large capacity for disposing of multiple coffee pucks. The removable inner vessel is dishwasher safe, making cleanup quick and convenient.Although there are variations in size, shape and material of espresso knock boxes they all require similar methods of cleaning. Always hand wash and disassemble all of the parts (if that’s possible), give everything a good scrub with warm soapy water and towel dry.A knock box is used for removing spent espresso pucks from the portafilter basket. Because espresso shots are pulled at nine bars of pressure (around 500 pounds of direct force), the spent pucks often become attached to the inside of the espresso basket and need a good solid whack to shake them free.
What is the short meaning of knocking?
She knocked on the window to attract his attention. Our neighbours knock on the wall if they think we’re making too much noise. There’s someone knocking at the door. Please knock before entering. He’s always knocking everything. British Slang.