Lelit – Double Espresso Filter Basket | 57 mm | 14–18 g
☕🎯🔧 The Right Basket for Your 57 mm Espresso Setup
The Lelit MC002 Double Espresso Filter Basket is designed for espresso machines using a compatible 57 mm portafilter system. With a recommended dosing range of 14–18 g, it's a practical replacement or spare basket for home baristas who want to keep their espresso setup performing consistently.
Whether you're replacing a worn basket, preparing a second portafilter or experimenting with different coffee doses, the MC002 offers a versatile starting point for traditional and modern espresso recipes.
Available from WB.coffee in Weesp, near Amsterdam, alongside compatible 57.3 mm tampers, distribution tools, precision scales and freshly roasted specialty coffee.
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Buying a replacement basket? Make sure your tamper, distribution tools and coffee are a good match.
At WB.coffee, we help you assemble a complete espresso setup rather than simply selling individual accessories.
Combine your Lelit MC002 basket with:
- 🎯 A 57.3 mm precision tamper for a close-fitting tamp.
- 🌪️ A suitable WDT tool and dosing funnel.
- ⚖️ An espresso scale for accurate dosing and extraction.
- ☕ Freshly roasted WB.coffee espresso blends or single origins.
- 🧼 Cleaning products and portafilter maintenance accessories.
- 🎓 A hands-on espresso workshop at Amsterdam Coffee Lab.
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☕ A Versatile Double Basket for Everyday Espresso
The MC002 is designed for double espresso preparation using approximately 14–18 g of ground coffee.
This dosing range makes it suitable for different roast profiles, espresso recipes and personal preferences.
Why Choose the Lelit MC002?
- 🎯 14–18 g dosing range — suitable for traditional and modern double espresso recipes.
- 🔧 57 mm basket format — for compatible smaller-diameter portafilter systems.
- ☕ Practical replacement — useful when your original basket becomes damaged or worn.
- ⚙️ Versatile dosing — experiment with different coffee doses and brew ratios.
- 🏡 Home barista friendly — suitable for everyday espresso preparation.
👃 CoffeeNose Tip — Basket Capacity Isn't an Exact Dose
A basket labelled 14–18 g doesn't mean that every coffee should be dosed at exactly 18 g.
The correct dose depends on several factors:
- Roast level: Darker roasted coffee is generally less dense and occupies more volume for the same weight.
- Coffee density: Different origins and processing methods can influence bean density.
- Grind size: Finer or coarser grinding changes how coffee grounds pack into the basket.
- Puck preparation: Distribution and tamping influence the structure of the coffee bed.
- Headspace: Sufficient clearance between the tamped puck and shower screen is important.
Our recommendation: Start with approximately 16 g and adjust according to the coffee, your grinder and the available headspace.
If you're using a lighter roast, you may find that a slightly higher dose fits comfortably. Darker roasts may require a lower dose to maintain suitable clearance.
Avoid overdosing to the point where the puck presses firmly against the shower screen before brewing.
🔧 Compatibility — Check Your Portafilter Before Ordering
The Lelit MC002 is intended for compatible 57 mm espresso portafilter systems.
Listed Compatible Machines
| Brand | Model / Series |
| Lelit | Anna |
| Lelit | Anita |
| Lelit | Gilda |
| Lelit | Diana |
| Lelit | Grace |
| Lelit | Kate |
| Lelit | PL41 series |
| La Pavoni | Domus |
| Ascaso | Dream |
| Ascaso | Basic |
| Ascaso | ARC |
| Ascaso | Elipse |
Important compatibility distinction: Some machines in the broader Lelit range, including Elizabeth and Victoria, use 58 mm portafilters and are not compatible with this 57 mm basket.
Similarly, compatibility with Ascaso and La Pavoni models depends on the specific model generation and portafilter dimensions.
This basket will not fit standard 58 mm portafilter systems.
🎯 Pair With the Right 57.3 mm Barista Tools
For more consistent espresso preparation, we recommend using accessories that match the basket diameter.
57.3 mm Precision Tamper
A well-fitting tamper helps compress the coffee bed evenly while minimising the untamped ring of grounds around the edge.
A 57.3 mm tamper may provide a closer fit than a nominal 57 mm tamper, depending on the basket's actual internal diameter and taper.
🌪️ WDT Distribution Tool
A WDT tool helps break up clumps and distribute ground coffee more evenly before tamping.
This can be particularly helpful when using grinders that produce clumpy grounds or when working with smaller baskets.
🧲 Dosing Funnel
A compatible dosing funnel helps keep coffee inside the basket while grinding and distributing.
Choose a funnel that fits the portafilter securely without interfering with your WDT technique.
⚖️ Espresso Scale
Measure both your coffee dose and beverage yield.
Even a small change in dose or extraction ratio can noticeably affect espresso flavour.
👃 CoffeeNose Brewing Recommendation — Start With a 1:2 Ratio
For a balanced everyday espresso, begin with:
| Parameter | Starting recommendation |
| Coffee dose | 16 g |
| Espresso yield | 32 g |
| Brew ratio | 1:2 |
| Water temperature | 92–94°C |
| Extraction time | Approximately 25–35 seconds |
| Distribution | WDT where useful |
| Tamping | Level and consistent |
This is a starting point, not a fixed recipe.
For lighter, fruit-forward coffees, experiment with a slightly longer ratio of 1:2.3–1:2.7.
For more traditional chocolatey espresso blends, a ratio around 1:1.8–1:2.2 may provide a fuller body and concentrated sweetness.
👃 CoffeeNose insight: Don't judge your espresso by extraction time alone. Taste the coffee and adjust grind size, dose and yield according to sweetness, acidity, bitterness and mouthfeel.
📦 Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Lelit |
| Manufacturer part number | MC002 |
| Product | Double Espresso Filter Basket |
| Nominal size | 57 mm |
| Recommended coffee dose | 14–18 g |
| Basket type | Double espresso |
| Compatible accessories | Appropriately sized 57–57.3 mm tools |
| Compatible group format | Selected 57 mm portafilter systems |
| Not compatible with | Standard 58 mm portafilter systems |
| Quantity | 1 basket |
💚 Why We Like It at WB.coffee
👃 The CoffeeNose appreciates having the correct replacement baskets available for smaller-diameter espresso systems.
Many espresso accessories are designed primarily around the industry-standard 58 mm format, but owners of 57 mm machines deserve properly fitting equipment too.
The MC002 offers a practical dosing range for everyday double espressos and pairs well with suitable 57.3 mm tampers, WDT tools and dosing accessories.
Our advice: don't assume all machines within a brand use the same basket size. Check the exact model and portafilter dimensions before ordering.
📍 Try Before You Buy* @ Amsterdam Coffee Lab
Not sure which basket, tamper or distribution tool fits your machine?
Visit Amsterdam Coffee Lab in Weesp, independently operated since 2018, for personal advice on espresso equipment, accessories and brewing techniques.
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