IMS Competition Convex Filter Basket for bottomless 58mm portafilters (18g) B702TCH24E

Good craftsmanship and aesthetically pleasing. This filter basket fits snugly into the Breville stock portafilter. At first glance, it looks quite similar to the Breville filter basket and makes one wonder if the IMS Competition will make a difference. Having watched many YT videos about IMS baskets, I knew to reduce my grind setting prior to use. The Breville basket was dialed in at 18 grind with Lavazza Crema e Aroma. I decided to start at 15 and was right on the money.Wonderful aroma, perfect 1:2 ratio with a lovely crema. A quick sip to confirm the lack of bitter or acidic pungency in this pull. The coffee flavor muted by the Breville basket bloomed with the IMS basket. Nothing else changed in the workflow, so I am quite happy I replaced the Breville basket with the IMS basket finding a beautiful resulting espresso and subsequent latte. Well worth the spend.

Getting more and better crema. Hidden flavor notes are more accessible on the tongue. What more could I ask for?

Perfect upgraded 58mm basket - paired with a bottomless Portafilter you're going to pull some beautiful shots!

Great quality with a visible improvement over the stock Gaggia filter. However, the metal it’s made from is not magnetic, which is important if you use a magnetic dosing funnel like I do. The magnets simply don’t stick to the filter.

Helps make a great cup of espresso. Easy to clean

I’ve never made espresso so well and consistently.

The media could not be loaded. It IS magnetic

As a basket it works good. The downside is my magnetic funnel doesn't stick to it. I can work around it but it's annoying when I forget and the funnel falls off the portafilter. I haven't spilled the grounds yet but I eventually will.