E&B

E&B Lab – Italian precision filtration for espresso and Aeropress

You place the basket in the portafilter and hold it up to the light. The holes are not just perfectly round – they are arranged in a geometry that you immediately recognize as different. Concentric rings, mathematically distributed, not flattened at the edges, but with full opening area right to the rim. You fill, tamp, pull the shot. The flow is even, no channeling in a corner, no dripping. In the cup: clear separation of flavors, less sediment, more depth. This is E&B Lab – precision filtration from Italy, built for home baristas who want to extract every detail in the cup profile.

E&B Lab is an Italian specialist brand for precision baskets, shower screens, and filtration solutions in the specialty coffee sector. The brand is closely associated with IMS – one of the most renowned Italian manufacturers of precision baskets in the professional sector. E&B Lab stands for innovation: new geometries, new coatings, new solutions for classic problems of espresso extraction. Coffee Coaching Club carries the current E&B Lab range directly from stock – delivery in a few days, showrooms in Bern and Zurich.

What makes E&B Lab stand out

E&B Lab creates products that emerge like laboratory studies – hence the name. Instead of merely slightly modifying classic basket designs, E&B Lab addresses fundamental questions: How evenly can water flow be distributed through the puck? How can dripping at the edge be prevented? Which coating minimizes coffee oil adhesion and channeling traces? From these questions arise baskets and shower screens that show measurable differences in competitions and home setups.

Three characteristics define the E&B Lab range. Firstly, innovative geometries: the holes are not only precisely manufactured but arranged in mathematically thought-out patterns that optimize water flow. Secondly, NanoQuartz coating: a technical refinement process that makes the inner surface resistant to coffee fat adhesion and facilitates cleaning. Thirdly, IMS-level craftsmanship: manufacturing tolerances are a fraction of what standard baskets offer – visible and measurable in the cup. This is our observation, one of many.

The E&B Lab range at Coffee Coaching Club

IMS All in One Basket – E&B Lab Innovation for versatile coffee preparation

A precision basket optimized for various dosages and workflows. The E&B Lab variant of the IMS range with an innovative hole arrangement. Geometry and distribution of the openings ensure even extraction with varying dose amounts. For home baristas who experiment with different beans and profiles without needing a separate basket for each dose. Details and specs on the product page.

IMS E61200RNT Shower Screen – E&B Lab precision shower screen with NanoQuartz coating

A shower screen variant for E61 group heads with the signature NanoQuartz coating. The shower screen distributes the brewing water evenly over the puck – the precision of the hole arrangement reduces channeling, and the NanoQuartz coating minimizes coffee fat adhesion and facilitates cleaning. Compatible with all standard E61 group heads – meaning most machines from Rocket, ECM, Profitec, Bezzera. Details on the product page.

E&B Metal Filter Superfine for Aeropress

A reusable metal filter for the Aeropress, in a superfine version. Unlike paper filters, the metal filter retains more body and coffee oils in the cup – the Aeropress thus delivers a denser, fuller-bodied profile. The superfine hole size here is designed for maximum clarity, without overloading the filter cup. For Aeropress users who want to bring the mouthfeel of a metal filter closer to the clarity of a paper filter.

Who E&B Lab is for

E&B Lab is suitable for anyone who wants to extract the last percentage of extraction quality in detail. Home baristas who experiment with precision baskets and playfully explore differences between geometries. Competition baristas who are looking for certified components in the SCA setup. Aeropress enthusiasts who want a profile between paper and standard metal filters.

If you're looking for a standard IMS precision basket for daily workflow: IMS Collection with Baristapro Nanotech and Competition Series. If you're thinking about workflow in a broader range (tampers, WDT, dosing cups, puck screens): Normcore as an all-rounder or Weber Workshops at a premium level. E&B Lab is the choice for anyone who wants to expand their workflow with a specific, innovative filtration element. Those who want it know why.

What goes well with it

E&B Lab baskets and shower screens unleash their potential in E61 group heads and in precise workflows. Classic E61 machines: Rocket, ECM, Profitec, Bezzera. For saturated group heads: La Marzocco. The Aeropress filter complements any classic Aeropress variant.

For puck prep that maximizes the potential of precision baskets: Normcore WDT tools and tampers, Weber Workshops Moonraker. For grinding with small particle distribution tails: Weber EG-1, OPTION-O Lagom P80 or Lagom 01. For brewing water: Apax Labs mineral profiles (exclusive Swiss importer). Backgrounds on channeling, particle distribution, and basket geometry in our Sensory World.

Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes E&B Lab from standard IMS baskets?

E&B Lab is the innovation track within the IMS world. While classic IMS lines (Baristapro Nanotech, Competition) are considered proven precision baskets, E&B Lab explores new geometries and coatings. If you're looking for standard precision: IMS. If you want to experiment with innovative concepts: E&B Lab.

What is NanoQuartz coating?

NanoQuartz is a refinement process that makes the inner surface of the basket or shower screen component resistant to coffee fat adhesion. In practice: less cleaning effort, longer taste clarity between maintenance intervals, fewer channeling traces due to fat deposits at the rim.

Does the E&B shower screen fit my machine?

The IMS E61200RNT is compatible with all standard E61 group heads – Rocket, ECM, Profitec, Bezzera, Lelit, Quick Mill, and others. If your machine has an E61 group head, the shower screen usually fits. For proprietary group heads (La Marzocco saturated, Rocket Bicocca cylindrical, Slayer), compatibility is not given – in those cases, we recommend original manufacturer shower screens.

What are the benefits of the E&B metal filter for Aeropress?

More body, more coffee oils, denser mouthfeel than with the standard paper filter – but clearer and more sediment-free than with coarser metal filters. The superfine version positions the filter between paper (maximum clarity, lighter body) and classic coarse metal filters (full-bodied but rich in sediment). For Aeropress profiles that want both body and clarity.

How do I clean E&B Lab components?

Rinse after each shot, soak thoroughly weekly in coffee fat remover (e.g., Urnex Cafiza or BioCaf). The NanoQuartz coating noticeably reduces cleaning effort – but does not replace it. With proper care, the components last for years.

Can I see E&B Lab products before buying?

Yes. In the showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b), we carry the current E&B Lab components. Since geometry and coating can only truly be experienced by seeing and touching them, a direct comparison before purchase is worthwhile.

How quickly are E&B Lab products delivered in Switzerland?

2 to 4 business days nationwide and to Liechtenstein. Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich. Free shipping for orders over CHF 60.

Where can I buy E&B Lab in Switzerland?

At Coffee Coaching Club. Online at coffeecoachingclub.ch, by phone, or in the showrooms in Bern and Zurich.