This 14 gram portafilter basket, while not an original OEM part, is quite popular amongst those who have realized it's benefits.

This actually is a higher quality reproduction of the infamous double basket without a retaining ridge. So what's the big deal with this basket size and shape? Why is it without a retaining ridge and why is it so popular?

A handful of years ago, a little mistake was made at the original manufacturer and the ridge was not stamped into the basket. Turns out that this was one of those happy accidents of advantageous mistakes that has been beneficial to those who enjoy making perfect espresso. The lack of a retaining ridge allows the use of a 58mm hand tamp and the the pattern and hole aperture of the basket proves to be beneficial to espresso preparation. Perfect for commercial use or with prosumer machines like the Rancilio Silvia and others. Back in the day we requested another round of mistakes, and another, and so on. We've recently had them manufactured to our updated specs and using more precise updated manufacturing techniques with a post production clean up and deburring. Hold it up to the light and witness the glory or the perfectly formed holes with zero blockage left behind from misshapen or unpunched holes.

These baskets at these prices are the future of precision espresso machine parts. Stayed tuned and see what we do next.

The creation of perfect espresso doesn't stop at the group head. That was the stance we took when heading down the path looking for better portafilter baskets. As a result of testing a lot of baskets, we found that there was a particular basket in the bunch that performed better than the others. Now all we had to do was find the people behind the work. All we can say from here is that as luck would have it, it seems we were looking for each other. The result are these awesome portafilter baskets with a micro-fine finish, created utilizing a technique developed by the manufacturer.

The final process used in the creation of the baskets may be the most important. Not only does it leave a distinct sunburst pattern, the inside bottom of the baskets receive a final cleaning using a laser to remove any jagged edges from the perforation process. The result is that every hole in the basket is clear of metal debris and the holes are of even size and shape, allowing for a more even distribution of water through the extraction.

We are offering four different baskets at this time. The idea was to create four baskets based upon our most popular selling baskets.

We are excited to offer these quality created baskets, and we think you will agree that the results are in the cup!