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Espresso Parts HQ 14g Ridgeless Style Double Portafilter Basket - Coffee Addicts Canada

Espresso Parts HQ 14g Ridgeless Double Portafilter Basket

by Espresso Parts
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$7.00

This 14 gram portafilter basket, while not an original OEM part, is quite popular amongst those who have realized it's benefits. Compatible with most "standard" sized commercial espresso machine portafilters, it will accept a 58 mm or smaller tamper base (measures 58.5 inside diameter at about the middle).

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.  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.

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.

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Randall Gray (Vancouver, BC)
Good basket at a good price.

I like the ridgeless design, the materials and finish and of course the perforations. Works well in my Gaggia CP with a variety of beans - a dark and oily French Roast, several different medium blends, and light espresso blend.

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Ben (Toronto, ON)
Nice basket for the price

Probably could fit 18g just fine in this. Haven't used it much yet, but noticed some dark spots along the edges where there is a lack of holes (indicating under-extracted areas) but I usually get some of those regardless, and it seems minimal, took off a star for that, but it's as pictured. Still good for the price!
Some 'precision' baskets require finer grind sizes and are tougher to get good extractions with,usually gives you a hard time with lots of channeling (when you get it to work well you're rewarded with more flavour clarity, but is it worth all the worse results for a slight improvement?) but this this one seems to work similar to stock basket where it's not as picky. I like that.

VST, Decent brand, and I believe BaristaPro by E&B/IMS are more picky ones, many people seem to claim to get great results with them though...

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