IMS Breville/Sage Precision Filter Basket

This basket is designed for 54mm portafilters, making it compatible with popular models like the Breville Barista Express, BES878, and the Bambino Plus. It is specifically engineered to fit the standard 54mm group heads found across the Breville/Sage home espresso range.

Yes, for the best results, you should use a 54mm tamper. While some stock tampers might fit, a precision-fit 54mm tamper ensures you get an even, level tamp across the entire surface of the coffee puck, which is essential for consistent extraction.

The IMS basket features a flat bottom design and 641 precisely distributed holes, compared to the standard baskets which often have rounded bottoms and less uniform hole patterns. This design promotes more even water flow through the coffee bed, reducing channeling and leading to a more balanced, sweeter espresso shot.

The 16-20g range is the manufacturer's recommendation for optimal extraction performance. While you can technically dose slightly outside this range, staying within these limits ensures the coffee bed has enough headspace for proper expansion and water distribution without hitting the shower screen.

Yes, you will likely need to dial in your grind again. Because this basket allows for more efficient extraction than a stock basket, you may find that you need to grind slightly finer to achieve the same flow rate and flavor profile you are used to.