{"product_id":"ikape-beehive-stainless-steel-espresso-filter-basket-precision-high-extraction-for51-54-58mm-bottomless-portafilter-coffee-maker","title":"IKAPE Beehive Espresso Filter Basket – 51mm, 54mm \u0026 58mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are working on your home espresso routine, the basket is worth paying attention to. The IKAPE Beehive is a stainless steel espresso filter basket for compatible bottomless portafilters, with 51mm, 54mm, and 58mm options. Choose the version that matches both your portafilter and the amount of coffee you normally brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI like upgrades that start with a clear purpose. A basket holds your ground coffee while water passes through the puck, so its size and how you fill it matter. This is a chance to match your basket to your recipe, not a promise that changing one part will automatically fix every shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your basket size and dose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are four versions, all in a silver stainless steel finish:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e51mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16g dose option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e54mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18g dose option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e58mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18g dose option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e58mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20g dose option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe millimeter measurement identifies the size option; the gram figure gives you a starting point for the coffee dose. The space your coffee takes up varies with roast level and grind size, so check the fit of the prepared puck rather than treating the dose number as a requirement to force more coffee into the basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCheck fit before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the basket size your bottomless portafilter is designed to accept. A 51mm basket is not interchangeable with a 54mm or 58mm version. For the two 58mm choices, select the dose that suits your usual recipe and check that your portafilter has room for the basket’s depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not choose by espresso machine brand alone. Basket fit also depends on the portafilter and how the rim seats. Compare with your current basket and your portafilter’s specifications before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGet to know the new basket\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eI would start with a coffee you already know. Keep your dose and target espresso weight consistent, distribute the grounds evenly, and tamp level. If the shot runs differently after changing baskets, adjust the grind in small steps rather than changing the whole recipe at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bottomless portafilter leaves the underside of the basket visible during brewing. That can help you observe how the shot forms, but taste should still guide your adjustments. A tidy-looking extraction is useful feedback, not the whole story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIKAPE Beehive details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e IKAPE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beehive espresso filter basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible bottomless espresso portafilters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize and dose choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51mm\/16g, 54mm\/18g, 58mm\/18g, or 58mm\/20g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter brewing, remove the spent grounds and clean away coffee residue so the filter openings stay clear. Dry the basket before your next dose. Keep the routine simple, change one thing at a time, and let the cup tell you whether you are moving in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"dsers","offers":[{"title":"Silver 58MM (20g)","offer_id":53986059321633,"sku":"14:29#Silver 58MM (20g)","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver 58MM (18g)","offer_id":53986059354401,"sku":"14:200002130#Silver 58MM (18g)","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver 54MM (18g)","offer_id":53986059387169,"sku":"14:691#Silver 54MM (18g)","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver 51MM (16g)","offer_id":53986059419937,"sku":"14:771#Silver 51MM (16g)","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/6651\/1649\/files\/ikape-espresso-filter-basket-on-a-bright-white-studio-background.png?v=1792513500","url":"https:\/\/shopcoffeehobby.com\/products\/ikape-beehive-stainless-steel-espresso-filter-basket-precision-high-extraction-for51-54-58mm-bottomless-portafilter-coffee-maker","provider":"Shop Coffee Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}