{"product_id":"ims-filter-basket-for-54mm-portafilters-step-down","title":"IMS Filter Basket for 54mm Portafilters, Step Down","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eIMS Competition Single Basket - Stepdown\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-engineered filter basket developed in collaboration with IMS exclusively for Verybarista.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e-16 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, it produces a strong, balanced single espresso with improved flow dynamics compared to traditional cylindrical single baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"679\"\u003estepdown geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e modifies internal water distribution, promoting lateral flow through the puck and reducing localized over-extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eEngineered for both \u003cstrong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eregular and bottomless 54mm portafilters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Stepdown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"923\"\u003eTraditional single baskets are notoriously difficult to dial in due to uneven puck saturation and central channeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eThe IMS Stepdown profile addresses this by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003eCreating a controlled reduction in diameter at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003eEncouraging water to move both vertically and radially\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003eIncreasing resistance uniformity across the puck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003eResult:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced channeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore stable extractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved crema formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoother mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeably better performance with \u003cstrong\u003edecaffeinated coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2633\" data-start=\"2582\"\u003eBaristas seeking improved single shot consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2668\" data-start=\"2636\"\u003eProfessionals dialing in decaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2671\"\u003eCafés offering single-origin espresso options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2721\"\u003eHome baristas wanting precise 10–16g single shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verybarista","offers":[{"title":"Single \/ h28","offer_id":54213604278595,"sku":"B62.51TH28M\/VB","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/3408\/1324\/files\/20260126_100609614_iOS.png?v=1771793152","url":"https:\/\/www.verybarista.com\/products\/ims-filter-basket-for-54mm-portafilters-step-down","provider":"Verybarista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}