La Marzocco Precision Filter Basket 17 g – Original Basket
The balanced standard for your La Marzocco: seventeen grams, an evenly standing puck, and a steady, dense column in the naked portafilter. Exactly the dose many pull every day.
Nobody needs a precision basket for good espresso – the original basket does its job. You want it because the cup becomes clearer, rounder, and sweeter. This is one of many possible decisions, and we respect it either way.
What makes this basket special
It is an original La Marzocco basket from Florence, manufactured with a hole analysis certificate (somewhat comparable to VST): the perforation is measured and checked for uniformity so that the water is evenly distributed throughout the puck – the basis for a clean, round extraction. This pays off twice with your La Marzocco's saturated brew group, which keeps the temperature particularly stable. Espresso is extraction based on a weight ratio, for us usually below 1:2 – so from 17g, less than 34g in the cup. Taste and smell are inseparable; a large part arises retronasally. It is our observation that the choice of basket fundamentally changes the aroma profile.
At a glance
| Manufacturer |
La Marzocco (Original), Florence |
| Material |
Stainless steel |
| Precision |
with hole analysis certificate (analogous to VST) |
| Capacity |
17 g (double) |
| Compatible |
all La Marzocco portafilters |
Who it's for
For La Marzocco owners who want to pull their daily double cleanly in the medium dose range – the reliable standard, every budget is welcome. Those who dose leaner or higher will find the original basket in 14 and 21 g; for the single shot, there is the 7 g single basket. You belong here because you love coffee – not because you use a specific basket.
What goes with it
For the naked shot: La Marzocco portafilters in our portafilter collection. For the machine: La Marzocco. To make the puck even: the tamper collection – affordable with Normcore, premium with Weber Workshops. Against clumps beforehand: WDT Tools. All other baskets: Precision Baskets Collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "hole analysis certificate" mean?
The basket's perforations are measured and checked for uniformity. This ensures even water distribution during extraction – comparable to VST's approach.
Which dose is the 17g basket suitable for?
For standard double shots in the medium dose range. Which dose is right for you depends on the bean and the recipe; the basket is also available in 14 and 21g.
Does the basket fit my portafilter?
Yes, it is compatible with all La Marzocco portafilters (engraving "Strada" or "X" – identical product).
Can I see the basket before buying?
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
An even basket rewards dense, aromatic beans the most. From our coffee roastery, Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight pull full-bodied and round. Those looking for maximum body without any acidity can stick with Very Nutty; those who like fruitiness will discover a lively peach note with Wild Peach. Our recommendation – one of many.
