MHW-3BOMBER BEP Precision Basket 58 mm 18 g – double-layer filter basket
Freshly ground coffee drops into the basket, you level it off and tamp – and during the shot, the espresso flows through calmly and clear. Hold the basket up to the light and you'll see hundreds of fine, laser-drilled holes, each one like the next.
Nobody needs a new basket. Wanting it or not is a decision born of curiosity, and we respect it either way. If you're here, you already know why.
What makes this basket
The BEP – Butterfly Effect Power – uses double-layer filtration: two stacked layers of holes catch fine particles before they reach the cup. The result is a clearer cup with less fines. The 745 laser-drilled openings, each 0.16 mm, spread the water evenly across the whole puck.
The base is reinforced to 0.8 mm and barely flexes under pressure – and that flexing is a common cause of channeling in the coffee bed. Straight walls and a flat base help with even tamping. We like to work with a 1:2 ratio, roughly 18 g of grounds to 36 g of espresso, and let the weight decide, not the stopwatch. It's our observation that basket choice changes the aroma profile fundamentally – that's our view, one of many.
At a glance
| Dose |
18 g |
| Diameter |
58 mm (58,35 mm) |
| Material |
Stainless steel SUS304 (AISI 304) |
| Filtration |
double-layer, catches the finest particles |
| Holes |
745 laser-drilled, 0.16 mm each |
| Base |
0.8 mm reinforced, straight walls, flat base |
Who it's for
For anyone with a 58 mm portafilter who pulls a classic double espresso and likes a clear cup with few fines. Every budget is welcome. Loving coffee is what makes you part of this community – not which basket you run.
What goes with it
The basket fits common 58 mm portafilters from our Portafilter Collection. For even distribution beforehand, a WDT tool and a tamper do the job – affordable and precise from Normcore, or with more material refinement from Weber Workshops.
The right machine is in our Espresso Machines Collection, and the grinder in our Coffee Grinders Collection. If you're still deciding, use our advisory tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does double-layer filtration mean?
Two stacked layers of holes catch fine coffee particles before they reach the cup. This results in a clearer cup with fewer fines.
What dose is the basket designed for?
For 18 g – the most common amount for a double espresso.
Which portafilters does it fit?
Common 58 mm portafilters, including bottomless ones.
What does the reinforced base do?
The 0.8 mm material thickness keeps the base in shape under pressure and helps prevent deformation and channeling in the puck.
Roastery tip
A clean basket helps, but the bean makes the flavor. For a 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.
Order directly online: delivery in 2–4 business days, across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein. Click and Collect in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). Questions? [email protected] or coffeecoachingclub.ch.
