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IKAPE Variable Diameter Espresso Portafilter Basket 58mm to 32mm

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Why Choose IKAPE 58mm to 32mm Step-Down Portafilter Basket ? 

Traditional 58mm baskets, used with 58mm espresso machine brew heads, require a finer grind for the same 18g of coffee grounds to achieve a stable 9 bar extraction pressure. This can increase extraction yield and provide a more balanced flavor, but it can also easily extract bitter substances and off-flavors.

With a step-down portafilter basket , using the same 18 grams of coffee beans, or even less, the smaller basket diameter results in a thicker coffee puck, requiring a coarser grind. This is conducive to extracting sweeter espresso, while reducing the sharp flavors in the coffee beans.  Overall, the resulting espresso is sweeter, more aromatic, and has a smoother mouthfeel.

How the IKAPE Variable Diameter Basket Works

When the basket is deeper, the coffee puck is thicker, and the water flow through the coffee puck changes. The water pressure becomes more concentrated, the water flow resistance increases, and the extraction slows down. This results in longer contact time between the coffee grounds and water, leading to more uniform extraction.  Simultaneously, channeling is reduced, and the consistency of the espresso is higher.

IKAPE Variable Diameter Basket 58mm to 32mm

The IKAPE 58mm to 32mm step-down portafilter basket is manufactured using CNC integrated molding, resulting in a conical and trapezoidal shape that creates a tighter pressure space. The deeper depth allows for thorough pre-infusion during the pre-infusion stage.

The 18-gram Espresso Basket Sits Flush with Bottom of the Portafilter

The IKAPE reducer basket is compatible with all 58mm portafilters and sits flush with the bottom of the portafilter, without a protruding tail. It is compatible with all portafilter holders and coffee tamper stations

Espresso Can Be Extracted Without Using Coffee Tamper for Pressing

Thanks to its tapered shape, the IKAPE variable diameter basket facilitates pressure build-up. Therefore, with the appropriate grind size, espresso can be extracted without using a coffee tamper. Of course, if a coffee tamper is desired, the grind size can be adjusted to be coarser, and the coffee grounds can be leveled with a distributor before tamping.

The complete process:
① Adjust grinder setting → Use WDT tool → Use distributor → Extract espresso
② Adjust grinder setting → Use WDT tool → Use distributor → Use coffee tamper → Extract espresso
In these processes, no additional accessories are needed; simply use your regular coffee tools.

Extraction Suggestions:

  1. For light roasts and very light roast pour-over coffee beans, a relatively coarser grind is needed for an over-extraction method.  A finer grind will result in poor extraction. 
  2. Medium-dark and dark roasts with a coarse grind yield a better sweetness, like Dove chocolate, with a smoother taste and more pronounced aroma.
  3. Regardless of the type of coffee beans used, the grind size needs to be coarser than that used with conventional baskets. If no espresso is extracted during the brewing process, please adjust the grind size to be even coarser.
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FAQs

Which size coffee tamper/coffee distributor should I choose?

The correct tamper/distributor should be selected according to the model of the coffee machine's portafilter.There are three main types of coffee machine portafilters on the market today, the first is the 51mm portafilter, the representative brand is Delonghi, Delonghi all models of coffee machines are using the The first is 51mm portafilter, the representative brand is Delonghi, all models of Delonghi coffee makers are using 51mm portafilter, if you don't need such precise tamper/distributor, you can also choose 49/49.5mm tamper.
The second type of coffee machine is the 54mm portafilter, the representative brand is Breville/Sage, its 5 series, 6 series, 7 series and 8 series models all use 54mm portafilter, actually the size of the portafilter basket is 53.7mm, so the IKAPE tamper is 53.3mm, so the IKAPE tamper is 53.3mm, so the IKAPE tamper is 53.3mm. mm for precise matching. It is worth noting that breville/sage's 9 series machines (920,980,990) use a 58mm portafilter, so you need to choose our 58.5mm tamper.
The third type of coffee maker is the one that uses 58mm portafilter, of which there are different portafilters such as E61 model, 3-ear portafilter, slanted 2-ear, etc. However, the actual size of their baskets is basically 58.7mm, so you can choose IKAPE 58.35mm/58.5mm tamper.
Besides that there are some niche coffee makers that use 45.5/49.0/53.0mm portafilter, just choose the size according to the original coffee maker.
You can also let us know your coffee maker model number via email (info@ikapestore.com) and we will reply you with the right choice.

How to choose the right model of IKAPE's bottomless portafilter

IKAPE currently has two types of bottomless portafilter, one is regular and the other is openwork bottomless portafilter.
Regular bottomless portafilter, there is a difference in the handle material or color, the regular wood model is made of red acid branch handle. The color series is available (pearl white, rainbow, white shadow). The correct portafilter model should be chosen according to the model of the coffee maker, as follows
1, Delonghi coffee machine, IKAPE has three models of portafilter, ① 51 2-ear portafilter, applicable to all Delonghi 2-ear coffee machines, such as EC0310, EC3420, EC0520, etc.; ② Delonghi regular 3-ear portafilter, applicable to all regular 3-ear coffee machines, such as EC0680, but not the regular 3-ear portafilter. For example, EC0680, but not applicable to La Specialista series; ③ La Specialista series portafilter, applicable to models 9155, 9335, 9655, etc.
2、Different from DeLonghi 51mm portafilter---Dongling 51mm portafilter, if your coffee machine is using 51mm portafilter, but not DeLonghi brand, please choose Dongling 51mm portafilter.
3. 54mm breville/sage coffee maker, except breville/sage 58mm portafilter (9 series, such as 920,980,990.). All use 54mm breville portafilter.
4, 58mm E61 portafilter, use E61 group of coffee machines, such as Flair 58, ECM, Rocket, Lelit, FAEMA, La marzocco, Sanremo, Synesso, Slayer, VBM coffee machines. characterized by two lugs, in 3 O'clock and 9 o'clock position. bezerra coffee machine (home)
5, Slanted ear 58mm portafilter, portafilter with two ears at 1 o'clock and 7 o'clock position. gaggia coffee machines, Bezerra coffee machines (commercial) use this type of portafilter.
8, three ear 58mm portafilter coffee machine, as long as the 3 ears, 99% are applicable. Not applicable to breville 58mm MAX
9, some brands of coffee machines dedicated unique portafilter, such as 58mm breville 2 ears, WPM coffee machine, etc.

IKAPE openwork bottomless portafilter has only two models, E61 and 54 breville/sage.

What does a coffee tamper do?

A coffee tamper is an essential tool for crafting espresso, primarily used to compact coffee grounds into a uniform puck for optimal extraction. Its core functions can be summarized in three key aspects:

  1. Adjusting Density: After dosing ground coffee into the portafilter, untamped grounds contain air pockets. The tamper applies vertical pressure (typically 30lbs/13.6kg) to eliminate voids, creating consistent density. This directly determines water flow rate - insufficient density causes fast channeling (under-extracted sourness), while excessive compression leads to choked flow (over-extracted bitterness).
  2. Preventing Channeling: Uneven tamping creates low-resistance paths for water, causing localized over/under-extraction. Professional baristas often use self-leveling tampers with built-in pressure calibration and micro-articulation bases to achieve sub-millimeter flatness. Premium models feature ergonomic weight distribution (400-600g) and tapered edges matching exact portafilter dimensions (e.g., 58mm), eliminating edge gaps.

Why does the coffee tamper use a threaded shape for the bottom surface?

The threaded shape of the bottom can leave a threaded shape on the coffee powder, which is conducive to the extraction, the same time, the coffee powder has a larger contact area with the running water, so that the extraction occurs, you can retain a better coffee flavor