IMS Filter Basket
Best upgrade for home baristas seeking sweeter, balanced espresso shots.
This basket forces water through a concentrated center, trading a wider extraction window for a remarkably sweet, syrupy body. It is a focused tool that turns medium and dark roasts into balanced, café-quality shots, though you will need to be precise with your puck prep to avoid channeling.
$27.00
Who it's for
- Home baristas seeking balanced and consistent espresso shots
- Coffee lovers wanting to highlight complex flavor profiles
- Serious enthusiasts prioritizing long-term equipment reliability
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for affordable standard accessories
- Casual brewers using entry-level grinders with limited precision
- Beginners preferring a simple, plug-and-play brewing experience
Performance breakdown
Extraction Uniformity
Centralized hole pattern significantly reduces channeling for a more balanced cup.
Flavor Clarity
Engineered to highlight natural sweetness in medium to dark roast profiles.
Build Precision
Italian manufacturing ensures high-tolerance hole geometry for consistent, café-quality results.
Maintenance Ease
Ridgeless design allows for effortless cleaning and quick portafilter removal.
Machine Compatibility
Perfectly tailored for standard 54mm Breville and Sage espresso machines.
Dose Versatility
Three height options provide excellent flexibility for varying coffee dose requirements.
Key Specs
Portafilter
for 54 mm Portafilters
Height
23.5 mm
Hole pattern
497 holes in BIG BANG pattern (BB)
External border
62.5 mm
Tamper
for 53.5 mm Tampers
Average capacity
16/18 gr
Ridge
Ridgeless
Manufacturer's code
B62.52TFH23.5BB
Material
Stainless Steel
Filter type
Permanent
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