Custom 2-in-1 Portafilter Project for a European Coffee Tools Brand
Custom 2-in-1 Portafilter Project for a European Coffee Tools Brand
Spouted and bottomless espresso portafilter design for De’Longhi, Breville/Sage and E61 machines, with custom color box packaging for retail and wholesale sales.
Project Overview
SIF Coffee Tools supported a European coffee tools brand with a custom 2-in-1 espresso portafilter project.
The customer wanted one portafilter solution that could be used as both a spouted portafilter and a bottomless portafilter, while also covering several popular espresso machine systems.
Besides product customization, SIF also helped the customer develop custom color box packaging, making the product more suitable for retail shelves, online stores and distributor channels.
One Product Line, Multiple Machine Systems
Designed for wider market coverage, easier product positioning and repeat supply.
Additional information
Description:
Products Involved
The project combined product structure customization, machine compatibility and branded packaging.
| Product | Customization | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 espresso portafilter | Spouted + bottomless design | Allows end users to switch between daily espresso use and bottomless extraction observation. |
| De’Longhi compatible portafilter | Machine-specific fitting | Targets home espresso users who need replacement or upgraded portafilters. |
| Breville / Sage compatible portafilter | Machine-specific fitting | Supports a popular home barista machine system with strong accessory demand. |
| E61 compatible portafilter | Standard commercial machine fitting | Suitable for prosumer and professional espresso machine users. |
| Custom color box | Retail-ready packaging design | Improves product presentation for wholesale, online and retail channels. |
Customer Requirement
The customer needed a practical espresso accessory product that could serve different user groups and machine types.
- One portafilter design with both spouted and bottomless use
- Compatibility with De’Longhi, Breville/Sage and E61 espresso machines
- Stable fitting with different machine systems
- Attractive retail packaging
- Suitable for wholesale and repeat orders
- OEM customization support for brand development
SIF Solution
SIF worked with the customer to develop a flexible 2-in-1 portafilter product line.
The portafilter can be used as a regular spouted portafilter or converted into a bottomless portafilter, giving end users more flexibility for daily espresso brewing and extraction observation.
SIF also supported different machine-compatible versions, including De’Longhi, Breville/Sage and E61 models. This allowed the customer to build a wider product range without managing too many separate suppliers.
For packaging, SIF helped the customer create customized color box packaging for retail channels, online stores and distributor sales.
Project Highlights
This project shows how SIF supports coffee tools brands from product idea to retail-ready supply.
1. 2-in-1 Functional Design
The product supports both spouted and bottomless use, creating a stronger selling point for retailers and end users.
2. Multi-machine Compatibility
The project covered De’Longhi, Breville/Sage and E61 systems, helping the customer reach a broader user base.
3. OEM Packaging Support
Custom color box packaging helped improve shelf presentation, online product images and brand consistency.
4. Suitable for Repeat Supply
The product was developed as a repeatable product line, not just a one-time sourcing item.
Project Result
The customer successfully added a custom 2-in-1 portafilter product line covering De’Longhi, Breville/Sage and E61 machines.
With customized color box packaging, the product became more suitable for retail sales, online stores and distributor channels.
This project shows how SIF Coffee Tools can support coffee tools brands with product development, machine compatibility, OEM customization and repeat supply.
Suitable For
- Coffee tools brands
- Espresso accessory distributors
- Online coffee accessory sellers
- Private label coffee tool businesses
- Importers and wholesalers
- Coffee machine accessory brands
