VST Portafilter Basket

The ridged basket features a small groove around the side that helps it lock securely into the portafilter spring clip. The ridgeless version is smoother, which makes it easier to remove from the portafilter but may require a tighter spring clip to stay in place during use.

This basket is designed for standard 58mm portafilters. However, because some portafilters have different internal depths or shapes, you should ensure your portafilter has enough clearance to accommodate the 20g capacity of this basket.

The precision-engineered holes ensure that water flows through the coffee bed evenly, which significantly reduces channeling. This consistency allows you to grind finer and extract more flavor from your beans without the bitterness often caused by uneven water distribution.

Yes, because VST baskets are designed for higher extraction efficiency, you will likely need to adjust your grind size. Most users find they need to grind slightly finer to achieve the same flow rate and shot time they were accustomed to with standard stock baskets.

Every VST basket is laser-etched with a unique 2-D barcode. You can scan this code to verify the authenticity of the product and view the specific quality control data for your individual basket.