Lelit — 58mm Chrome Bottomless Portafilter, Walnut Wood Handle, IMS 18-21g Triple Basket

A diagnostic and aesthetic tool for the discerning barista

The Lelit bottomless portafilter turns every extraction into a moment of visual truth. It instantly reveals the quality of your preparation while adding a warm, craftsman's touch to your daily espresso routine.

What sets it apart

With no spouts, you can observe the extraction directly beneath the basket. You see in real time whether the coffee flows evenly. A visible channel or uneven colour tells you immediately to adjust your tamp or your grind. It's the ultimate teaching tool for refining your technique.

Features

• Chrome 58 mm portafilter — mirror finish, corrosion-resistant
• Walnut wood handle — deep tone and rich grain, low thermal conductivity for a comfortable grip
• IMS 18-21 g (double-shot) stainless steel basket — laser-cut perforations for even, repeatable extraction
• 6.3 mm lugs — a widely adopted standard in the 58 mm prosumer category

Daily use

Used alongside your standard portafilter, the bottomless becomes your calibration instrument. When your extractions appear clean and centred, you know your routine is dialled in. The walnut handle remains comfortable to grip even after several successive cycles, and develops a beautiful patina over time.

Who it's for

• The home barista looking to refine tamping and grinding technique
• Anyone wanting to visually identify extraction flaws such as channelling or localised under-extraction
• Enthusiasts who appreciate the aesthetic of espresso cascading into the cup, framed by the warm tone of walnut

Less suited for

Those just starting out who haven't yet mastered puck preparation. A bottomless portafilter is unforgiving of tamping errors and can splatter at the slightest channel. Starting with a standard portafilter is recommended before moving to bottomless.

Compatibility

Designed for Lelit machines equipped with a 58 mm group. Compatible with any espresso machine using a portafilter with 6.3 mm lugs — a widely shared standard among several 58 mm prosumer manufacturers.

Included

• Chrome 58 mm bottomless portafilter with walnut wood handle
• IMS 58 mm stainless steel basket, double-shot capacity (18-21 g)