IKAPE Coffee Products, 54mm Espresso Dosing Funnel, Stainless Steel Coffee Dosing Ring Compatible with Breville BES870/878/880 54mm Portafilter

I highly recommend this product. I've been making espresso at home for over 15 yrs., upgraded equipment several times (commercial grade espresso machines and grinders), use only quality, custom roasted beans and, worked continuously to improve my skills. All my machines have been Italian and have used either 53mm or 58mm portafilters. I am currently using a La Spaziale Vivaldi with 53mm. The 53mm lets you make single shots which you cannot do with a 58mm. As I have improved my results (varying pressure and flow during the extraction), the process had become tedious including work-arounds to prevent fine coffee grounds spraying around the counter during grinding, to de-clumping and leveling. This ring has simplified, quickened and made more efficient several steps. In my opinion, you can ignore the complaints about the ring sitting inside rather than outside the filter basket which prevents tamping with the ring in place. Here is the process: 1) place basket with installed ring on scale, 2) tare (zero) the scale, 3) grind desired dose into basket, 4) stir with wire de-clump/distribution tool to even grinds, 5) tap basket with ring in place, on countertop several times to settle grinds, 6) remove ring and 7) tamp. All these steps happen very quickly and easily. No more sprayed ground beans and quick de-clumping and leveling. You will enjoy using this product.

The Ikape 53mm Espresso Dosing Funnel is a must-have accessory for any espresso enthusiast. The funnel is designed to fit most portafilters, allowing for easy and precise dosing of coffee grounds. The funnel's sleek and durable stainless steel construction ensures it will last for years, while also making it easy to clean. The ergonomic design makes it comfortable to use, and the 53mm size is perfect for most espresso machines. Overall, this is an excellent product that streamlines the brewing process and produces consistently great shots of espresso. Five stars!

This funnel is of high quality and fits the portafilter basket that comes standard with the Breville Barista Express (53mm) HOWEVER, with the funnel on the portafilter it won’t fit into the grinder. You have to hold it under neath and quick press with your finger to start and stop the grinding. Sort of defeats the purpose. It otherwise works fine and is good quality like what you’d expect from iKape. I will be purchasing a more Breville compatible one.

This funnel fits inside the filter basket and when removed it leaves a void around the edge of the basket that you have to try and fill before you tamp. Other products fit around the top of the basket so there is no void when the funnel is removed.

This collar works great with my La Spaziale Lucca Mini! Finally found one that works! Love it. Bought another for my son because he had the same espresso machine!