Abstract: A filter holder for a machine for preparing and dispensing espresso coffee is described, said filter holder comprising a handle, a body connected to the handle and configured to house a filter for ground coffee, and a base cup, wherein the base cup is substantially made of any material from among polysulfides, polyethers, polyaryletherketones, polyphenylsulfones and polysulfones, or the base cup is made of glass, or ceramic, or porcelain, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A filter holder for a machine for preparing and dispensing espresso coffee is described, said filter holder comprising a handle, a body connected to the handle and configured to house a filter for ground coffee, and a base cup, wherein the base cup is a component which is separate and/or separable from the body. According to embodiments, the body comprises a first front flange with a first internal groove, a second rear flange with a second internal groove, and two opposite open recesses, wherein the base cup comprises a first front tooth configured to engage the first internal groove and a second rear tooth configured to engage the second internal groove for coupling the base cup to the body.