IKAPE Variable Diameter Espresso Portafilter Basket 58mm to 32mm

<Both 58mm basket> currently out of stock; orders will be shipped on February 12th. 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