Olympia Express Filter Basket 49mm Cremina – 2 Cups, Original from Schwanden
The original filter basket for the Cremina in the 49 mm size, made for the double shot. More ground coffee, a denser aroma — the standard format for cappuccino, latte, or for anyone who likes to pull their espresso a little more generously. Olympia dosing recommendation: 14–16 grams of ground coffee. Stainless steel, made in Schwanden GL.
What makes this filter basket special
Original size with Olympia's dosing recommendation
49 mm diameter, a deeper basket than the 1-cup filter basket. Olympia states 14–16 grams of ground coffee as the dosing recommendation — the range where basket and group head work together cleanly. Even perforation across the entire base.
Also for Cremina SL and Mina
The 49 mm filter basket is the shared standard for Cremina, Cremina SL, and Mina. If you also own a Mina, it's the same basket — no separate Mina version needed.
At a glance
| Diameter |
49 mm |
| Cup format |
2 cups (double shot) |
| Dosing recommendation |
14–16 g ground coffee |
| Material |
Stainless steel |
| Compatibility |
Olympia Express Cremina, Cremina SL, Mina |
| Origin |
Schwanden, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland |
Original filter basket or precision filter basket — an honest comparison
Original: Olympia Express filter basket 49mm 2 cups
This one, right here. Robust, durable, the Swiss original. For anyone who wants a 2-cup replacement basket in the original size.
Precision filter baskets: IMS and others
If you'd like a finer hole pattern, gold coating, or a specific profile, you'll find it in our IMS Precision Filter Baskets Collection. For most Cremina owners, the original filter basket is more than enough — that's our opinion, one of many.
Who this filter basket is for
For all Cremina, Cremina SL, and Mina owners who prefer the double shot and want an original 2-cup filter basket in the original size. Also handy as a backup.
Accessories that match the 49 mm setup
A 49 mm tamper to match the filter basket: in our Olympia Express Collection, affordably in the Normcore Collection, or a premium option at Weber Workshops. Grinders: Coffee Grinders Collection or Hand Grinders.
Frequently asked questions
How much ground coffee goes into the 2-cup filter basket?
Olympia dosing recommendation: 14–16 grams. In this range, basket and group head work together cleanly. At a 1:2 ratio, that yields around 28–32 grams of finished espresso.
When should I replace my filter basket?
When the perforation shows cracks, stays clogged despite cleaning, or extraction becomes uneven. With good care, a filter basket lasts many years.
Does the 49 mm filter basket also fit the Mina portafilter?
Yes. Cremina, Cremina SL, and Mina share the 49 mm standard. The filter basket works in all three portafilters.
Where can I buy the original filter basket or see it live?
In person at our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44, 3011 Bern) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b, 8050 Zurich).
Roastery tip
At 14–16 g of ground coffee, pressure builds cleanly in the Cremina, extraction stays even, and the aroma is dense. We recommend the Nutty Delight, whose nutty, chocolatey profile carries beautifully through milk, or the Cozy Chocolate for a denser chocolate character. Our opinion, one of many.
