Collection: Espresso Basket

Why An Espresso Basket Matters

The secret to a great espresso shot starts in the basket. A good espresso basket shapes how water meets the puck, affecting flow, clarity, and how easy it is to repeat that “dialled‑in” shot every morning.

Your basket is a precision metal filter that controls how evenly water passes through the coffee bed under pressure. A well‑made basket with consistent hole size and pattern supports uniform extraction, better crema, and more stable flavour from shot to shot.
Upgrading from stock baskets to precision baskets gives you tighter control over flow, more predictable results, and the ability to taste more of what your coffee can actually do.

One size does not fit all. While the 58mm basket is the commercial standard found on E61 machines and the Lelit Bianca V3, we cater to all setups. We understand the unique needs of different machines. For owners of the Lelit Anna PL41EM, we provide the specific 57mm baskets required to get the most out of that compact powerhouse.

We also address the needs of those with smaller group heads, offering the espresso filter basket 51mm size often required for entry-level machines. Ensuring you have the correct diameter is critical for a safe, leak-free seal and optimal pressure buildup.

Why Choose Coffee Plus Espresso Baskets

The Coffee Plus espresso basket range focuses on precision, fit, and compatibility with modern tampers and portafilters. You’ll find ridgeless and ridged baskets in popular sizes (especially 58 mm) that pair well with oversized precision tampers and bottomless portafilters.
Many of these baskets are designed with uniform, laser‑cut holes and carefully engineered shapes so you can push extractions further with less risk of channeling.

We proudly stock the industry leaders in filtration. An IMS basket is renowned for its smooth extraction and electropolished finish, which reduces the friction of the coffee oils against the metal. This ensures a cleaner cup and easier cleaning. For those seeking the absolute benchmark in flow rate accuracy, a VST basket offers hole precision measured in microns.

For example, our LELIT 58mm IMS Competition Filter Basket Set provides a comprehensive solution for baristas who want to experiment with different doses. These baskets are engineered to handle the pressure and thermal shock of daily brewing while maintaining their structural integrity over thousands of cycles.

Basket Size, Dose, and Style

Espresso baskets are rated by dose—commonly around 15 g, 18 g, 20 g, 22 g and beyond—and work best when you stay within about ±1 g of their nominal capacity to keep headspace and flow in the right zone.
Smaller baskets suit lower doses and lighter drinks, while higher‑capacity baskets are ideal for modern, higher‑dose recipes and light roasts that benefit from more coffee in the puck.
Ridged baskets lock securely into traditional portafilters, while ridgeless baskets make for cleaner puck knock‑outs and are preferred when using oversized tampers or swapping baskets often.

How to Use Your Espresso Basket

Matching dose and grind

Choose a basket that matches your usual dose—for example, a 15–16 g basket for smaller doses or an 18–20 g basket for standard double shots.
Weigh your dose accurately, then adjust grind so your target yield (for example, 1:2 ratio in 25–35 seconds) flows smoothly without stalling or gushing. Different baskets (VST, IMS, etc.) may need slightly different grind settings for the same dose and recipe.

Puck prep with precision baskets

Because precision baskets are more consistent, they also make channeling more obvious—so good puck prep is essential. Use WDT/distribution to break up clumps, level the bed, then tamp with a snug‑fitting tamper (often 58.4–58.5 mm for 58 mm ridgeless baskets) to reduce edge gaps.
If you change basket size or style, re‑dial your grind and dose rather than expecting identical behaviour across all baskets.

Find your Ideal Coffee Plus Espresso Basket

Use this quick guide to pick the right basket type for your setup and recipes.

• For classic doubles and everyday espresso: 18 g baskets are a versatile “sweet spot” for many machines and recipes, working well for medium roasts and standard 1:2 doubles.
• For lighter roasts and higher doses: 20–22 g baskets give more room for higher doses and more aggressive extractions, especially useful with light, dense coffees.
• For smaller or restricted shots: 14–15 g baskets suit those who prefer shorter drinks, traditional ristrettos, or lower‑caffeine doubles.

Shop by Level

Make it easy to choose the right CoffeePlus espresso basket for where you are in your espresso journey.

• Everyday upgrade baskets: Well‑made replacement baskets that already outperform many OEM options and give more consistent flow and extraction.
• Enthusiast & precision baskets: Ridgeless, tight‑tolerance baskets (VST/IMS‑style) with engineered hole patterns, ideal for pairing with bottomless portafilters, WDT, and precision tampers.
• Pro & multi‑basket sets: Full ranges of capacities (for example 15, 18, 20, 22 g) that let you fine‑tune dose and recipe for different coffees, roast levels, and drink styles.

Choose the capacity that matches your favourite recipes, decide between ridged or ridgeless based on your portafilter and tamper, and pair your Coffee Plus basket with good puck prep to unlock more clarity and consistency from every shot.

Using the correct basket for your desired dose is crucial. Under-filling a basket leaves too much headspace (a "soggy puck"), while over-filling can fracture the puck when it expands against the shower screen. Our Lelit Bottomless Portafilter comes pre-fitted with a precision basket, giving you the perfect visual feedback tool to diagnose your extraction in real-time.