MHW-3BOMBER58mm Espresso Filter Basket, 15g Double-layer Stainless Steel High Precision Extraction Portafilter Basket Filter Fits Most 58mm Portafilter/Tamper, Ridged, FB5627-OS

If you own a KitchenAid KES640X line of espresso machines then this is a must upgrade. I've owned the espresso machine for a good year and a half now and have always struggled to pull a decent shot of espresso that is consistent with the provided single wall double shot basket.Being new to the espresso scene (i actually make cappuccino out of the shot so...dont judge) watching videos and trying to figure out the right way to grind, tamper and pull the shot has been an interesting adventure which prompted me to put a hole through the included portafilter (the included plastic flow mechanism is definitely a design flaw that traps good crema in its crevices) which then allowed me to view & troubleshoot the flow of the espresso up-close. The constant sputtering and sprays after trying out various grind sizes, grounds & measuring the espresso yield i've concluded that my fate is sealed with the entry level espresso machine until i came across this basket filter on sale..Look and behold! A simple basket replacement, 18 grams of medium roasted grounds, exact same brew parameters yielded consistent amounts of espresso (about 65ml). Where it used to sputter and spray consistently now it sputters a lot less (my tamper skill sucks) and barely sprays! Flavor is much more consistent and the appearance of a nice layer of crema became a standard. Trying new beans have been more rewarding now that i can dial into the new grinds a lot easier! I do wonder what and how the "Butterfly Effect" compares to the "Deep Extraction" basket that they have on sale but that is a story for a different time.Overall the build quality is excellent as it fits snugly onto the original portafilter (a bit stiff but works fine for me). It looks like a thin layer of fine filter is fitted onto the rougher filter at the bottom but the thickness of the bottom layer feels like it will hold just fine. This is compared to the original provided basket which has started to buck from the tampering.Original basket weight : 28 gramsOriginal basket mesh diameter : 30mm (about)MHW-3BOMBER basket : 45 grams <--- big difference in build quality.MHW-3BOMBER basket diameter : 50mm (about) <---Chuck the provided baskets and get them after market solutions. No regrets.

So far it performs great. I did notice compared to my IMS basket I had to grind a tad bit finer as the first shot ran a little faster. Upon inspection I noticed the pattern of the whole and it did seem a bit more like a mesh when looked against the sun, I'm not sure what it is exactly.If you are trying to pair it to an IMS basket know it's not gonna be exactly the same flow at least for my modded gaggia classic pro. So depending on what you need this could be a pro or a con.A minor con for my machine though (gcp), is that with the bottomless portafilter it fits a bit tightOverall for the price I really can't complain, might actually get another one and just use these ones as I feel like I can squeeze a bit more out of my beans at least for some lighter roast ones.

This is very well made. The water flow is fantastic but you may have to go a bit finer on the grind. This is way better than the stock basket with Gaggia. The taste was way better too. Cleaning is not to bad. The design is good to. It work good with my Gaggia EVO but you cannot turn the portafilter all the way.

Just got it and start to dail-in. I use DF54 grinder for Profitec 600. When using stock basket, I can use setting at 11. Now I need to get around 5.5, otherwise, the extraction run too fast. The basket is straighter, so the puck comes out much cleaner. It also fit the stock portafilter better than the stock basket. Overall great initial impression.Update after 3-weeks of use: The grind size is back to 10 now, and extraction at good flow rate after 3-4 sec pre-infussion. Really like the clean coffee puck comes out of it. Very satisfied, and got the 22g BEP today.

I almost didn’t buy this because I have a couple more expensive baskets, but I’m glad I did. This is the best of the 4 baskets that I own. It has great rigidity and doesn’t bow in the middle during a shot like many thinner baskets do. Because of this, though, you will need to make sure your WDT and tamping is on point to avoid channeling. This basket will make you pay for your mistakes. The fine holes on the inside of the basket prevent coffee grounds from seeping through, so you probably won’t need paper filters. Also, the holes don’t seem to get clogged with coffee grounds like some other baskets. The basket snaps in well and holds in place well. The only issue I’m having is that the lip may be slightly larger or smaller (a fraction of a mm) so I need to twist in the portafilter with a lot of force to prevent it falling out during a shot. This issue may be due to the portafilter, though - I’m not sure. The last thing I’ll say is that this 22g basket can do a full 22g shot, which is nice because some baskets can hold a gram or two less than advertised. I think I’ll buy the 18g version of this basket, too, for smaller coffees.

I was looking forward to trying this basket, but ultimately could not. I have a CasaBrews Ultra and am using the stock spouted portafilter. The BEP basket fits into the portafilter just fine, but because the lip above the portafilter is a bit thicker than the stock baskets, I cannot lock the portafilter securely into the brew head; I can just barely start to twist it into place, but as I can only pivot it a few degrees, I was worried about both a high-pressure blowout and damaging the gasket in the machine if I were to force it more securely into place. Perhaps machines that have a more flexible seating/sealing arrangement for the portafilter will work with this basket.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Best basket with no spraying like others and like half the price amazingly