Description
xOverview
Meet the Verybarista IMS Precision Convex Filter Basket, a 54mm filter designed for 54mm group-head espresso machines from Breville, Sage, and Solis. With a 30mm height and a 20–24g capacity, it offers a versatile option for different roasts and dosing styles, delivering a compact yet capable platform for everyday shots.
Crafted to support consistent extraction, this basket’s convex bottom and tightly spaced holes work together to influence water flow across the coffee bed, providing a balanced canvas for expressing flavor across varieties.
Design and Compatibility
- Convex bottom guides water flow for consistent distribution across the puck.
- Optimized hole pattern supports all roast levels, with holes that are closer to each other to improve flow and extraction.
- Includes Backflush Disc designed by Verybarista, with food-grade silicone and logo grips for secure use with cleaning tablets.
- Compatible with 54mm group-head machines (Breville Barista Pro, Express, Bambino Plus, Impress, Barista Touch, Infuser, Infuse, Perfetta) and other 54mm heads.
- Height is 30mm and designed for 53–53.5 mm tampers; works with original and bottomless portafilters (no plastic bottoms).
Note: Tall baskets of this class are best used with portafilters that do not have plastic bottoms to preserve the geometry and seal.
Usage and Benefits
In practice, the convex geometry can help with even saturation and may contribute to a richer crema and a fuller mouthfeel, especially with lighter roasts when chasing higher extraction. The effect on flavors tends to be more homogeneous across shots, depending on grind and dose.
- Potential for richer crema and balanced mouthfeel depending on grind and dose.
- Directs flow to encourage even saturation of the coffee bed during extraction.
- Designed to be paired with 53–53.5 mm tampers for snug fit in original or bottomless setups.
Includes and Fit
Backflush Disc included, designed to fit cleaning tablets securely during backflushing. The silicone is food-grade and durable, delivering a reliable seal during the cycle. Italian-made construction signals a focus on durability and consistency over time.
FAQ
Q: What is the IMS Precision Convex Filter Basket?
A: A 54mm, 20–24g capacity filter designed for 54mm portafilters on Breville/Sage/Solis machines, featuring a convex bottom to promote even water flow.
Q: Which machines is it compatible with?
A: Compatible with 54mm group-head espresso machines from Breville, Sage, and Solis, including many 54mm portafilters; check tamping diameter (53–53.5mm) and whether you use a bottomless vs original style.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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