Believe the Hype: Narrower Baskets Make Better Espresso 👌 Are 58mm espresso baskets outdated, relics of the past? It’s always good to revisit so-called industry standards to see if they still benefit us. We tested the SWORKS 49mm step-down basket to find out how a narrower, deeper basket changes extraction, flavor, and consistency. Let’s get nerdy with Charles— we’ll discuss the benefits and tradeoffs and compare shots side-by-side using the Profitec RIDE and Eureka Oro Single-Dose. Full video available on YouTube.