Pre-Order 58mm to 49mm CNC Step-down Basket + Free 49mm Tamper 

Sep 19/2025 Production has been completed, and shipping to the freight forwarder will begin next week

Sep 22/2025 The first two batches have been shipped out to the freight forwarder. Any order made after September 22 will be fulfilled after October 8. 

Oct 19/2025 New batch is in production and will be open for order by Oct 23/2025  ⚠️Production will take around 15-20days.

⭐Update Oct/26:

Added

1) High Flow 2000 holes 49mm Stepdown Basket

2) 49mm Stepdown Dosing Funnel,

3) 0.2mm Ultra-thin puck screen, 

4) Spring Impact Tamper for stepdown basket, comes with 58.5mm and 49.7mm base plates

5) 49.7mm tamper comes with all 49mm Stepdown Baskets

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⚠️Our shipping company charges a minimum rate for the initial weight, but additional weight costs much less. This means that adding more items to your order can actually save you on shipping! Feel free to pick any products from our store — they’ll all be shipped together in one package.

Please contact us for the latest shipping quotes if your region is not included at checkout as deposits are non-refundable.

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This is a precision CNC-machined basket, not a stamped one. It comes with a generic 49.7mm tamper included. Each basket is CNC machined from a solid block of stainless steel and finished with precision laser-cut holes

Why choose a stepdown basket?

A narrower basket naturally restricts flow, meaning you can grind coarser for the same recipe compared to a standard 58mm basket. 

This helps reduce astringency and bitterness by minimizing the impact of ultra-fine particles. 

The deeper puck design also prevents ultra-fines from passing through the bottom layer, resulting in less channeling and more consistent extractions. 

The taste difference between a standard 58mm basket and a 58mm → 49mm step-down basket is striking. The 49mm step-down version produces a brighter, cleaner, and higher-clarity espresso. 

We designed our step-down basket because 58mm is the most widely adopted size in the coffee industry. 

This means you can enjoy the benefits of a 49mm step-down basket without changing your entire coffee setup. 

Puck Screens and Spring are optional. When your dose is about 10–25% below the basket’s full capacity, extra headspace can become an issue. Placing the spring on top of the puck screen helps eliminate that gap while also working as a  shower screen to create back pressure.

The added back pressure makes it possible to grind a bit coarser, extend shot times, and achieve higher brewing pressures.

We use the spring when dosing lower than 18g

Basket Specification:

Standard Flow 900 Holes: Good for traditional espresso for a more body and sweeter shot.

High Flow 2000 Holes: Higher extraction with the increased hole count.  Good for light roast coffee and long pull ratio. Higher Clarity and Brighter Acidity.

Dosage:(12-22g) use spring below 18g

Basket Weight: 58g

Thickness: 1mm

Material: 304 Stainless Steel

*Actual dosage capacity will vary with grind size, roast level, humidity, etc and may fall outside of the dosages listed

Conversion chart from Lance Hedrick

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