MHW-3BOMBER DEX precision basket 58 mm 20 g – Deep Extraction
You turn the empty basket in the light and see the holes sitting in clear rows – arranged rectangularly, finely drilled. When you pull the shot, the water then runs calmly and evenly through the whole bed.
Nobody needs a new basket. You want one – or you don't. It's a decision born of curiosity, and we respect it either way. If you're here, you know why.
What makes this basket special
The DEX – Deep Extraction – relies on 872 precise holes arranged in a rectangular pattern. The holes are stepped-drilled: this distributes the water evenly across the whole surface and supports a consistent, deep extraction. Made from AISI 304 stainless steel with straight walls and a flat bottom, which helps with even tamping and gives the puck support.
We like to work with a 1:2 ratio, so around 20 g of grounds to 40 g of espresso, and let the weight decide, not the stopwatch. Taste and smell are inseparable here: much of what we experience as aroma happens retronasally, as the espresso passes over the tongue and into the throat. It's our observation that the choice of basket fundamentally changes the aroma profile – that's our view, one of many.
At a glance
| Dose |
20 g |
| Diameter |
58 mm |
| Portafilter height |
26 mm |
| Material |
Stainless steel AISI 304 |
| Holes |
872, arranged rectangularly, stepped |
| Construction |
straight walls, flat bottom |
Who it's for
For anyone with a 58 mm portafilter who pulls a medium to larger shot and likes to work with their extraction. If in doubt, check whether the 26 mm basket height fits your portafilter. Every budget is welcome, and you belong here because you love coffee – not because you use a particular basket.
What goes with it
The basket fits standard 58 mm portafilters from our portafilter collection. Even distribution beforehand comes from a WDT tool and a tamper – affordable and precise from Normcore, with more material ambition from Weber Workshops.
You'll find the right machine in our coffee machine collection and the grinder in our coffee grinder collection. Still choosing? Use our advisory tool.
Frequently asked questions
What are the 872 stepped holes for?
The rectangularly arranged, stepped-drilled holes distribute the water evenly across the whole surface and support a consistent, deep extraction.
What dose is the basket designed for?
For around 20 g, so a slightly larger shot than the classic double.
Will the basket fit my portafilter?
It's made for 58 mm portafilters and has a height of 26 mm. If in doubt, check the height of your current basket.
What material is it made of?
Made of rust-free AISI 304 stainless steel with straight walls and a flat bottom.
Can I see the product before buying it?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the product you have in mind is currently there.
Roastery tip
A good basket helps, but the bean makes the flavour. For dense, sweet espresso, we like to reach for Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight. If you like it full and round without any acidity, stick with Very Nutty; for a fruity experience, Wild Peach goes into the grinder. That's our recommendation, one of many.
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the product you have in mind is currently there.
