--- product_id: 386878313 title: "IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E" brand: "verybarista" price: "AED 125" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Verybarista" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/386878313-ims-precision-16-18g-filter-basket-compatible-with-delonghi-la store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Fits 16-18g coffee dose with 26mm height 499 precision holes for optimal extraction Durable AISI 304 stainless steel build IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E **Brand:** verybarista **Price:** AED 125 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ☕ Elevate your espresso game with precision-engineered perfection! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E by verybarista - **How much does it cost?** AED 125 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/386878313-ims-precision-16-18g-filter-basket-compatible-with-delonghi-la) ## Best For - verybarista enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted verybarista brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect Dose Compatibility:** Designed for 16-18g coffee doses, maximizing your espresso’s potential - • **Precision Extraction Mastery:** 499 micro-holes create a compact coffee puck for richer, fuller espresso flavor - • **Universal Fit for Elite Machines:** Seamlessly compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, Dedica, Sage, and Breville 51mm portafilters - • **Flat Bottom Design for Consistency:** Flat wings and cylindrical shape guarantee even water flow and extraction every time - • **Robust Stainless Steel Craftsmanship:** Premium AISI 304 steel ensures longevity and consistent performance ## Overview The IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket is a high-performance stainless steel accessory designed for Delonghi La Specialista and compatible 51mm portafilters. Featuring 499 precision holes and a flat bottom design, it optimizes coffee puck compaction and extraction for richer espresso shots. Crafted from durable AISI 304 steel, it supports 16-18g coffee doses with a 26mm height, ensuring a perfect fit and consistent results for serious coffee enthusiasts. ## Description International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. Review: We're Enjoying Better Espresso Now - Something that experienced espresso makers repeat is that the grinder is more important than the espresso machine, and you can get good results with a good grinder and a less expensive espresso machine. It was time to upgrade our coffee grinder, so I retired our Capresso Infinity and ordered a Eureka Mignon Silenzio, I don't regret that purchase at all. This filter basket is a perfect fit in our Breville Cafe Roma espresso machine. I had the itch to try my hand at "real" espresso, so I needed a non-pressurized basket, which our machine did not come with. Based on my reading as well as my experience with two cheaper baskets (one for $1 from AliExpress which was terrible, and one for $10 from desertcart- better, but I still couldn't get shots dialed in because the holes were too big), I began looking for a precision filter. I finally contacted IMS in Italy and was referred to a representative in the US who alerted me to the upcoming offering through desertcart. There are other 51mm filters out there, but the Cafe Roma needs the ones with the flat flange like this one. It's specified as a 16-18 gram basket, but 16 grams seems to fill it to the top. This filter dropped into the porta-filter with no changes required, and it holds in there like the factory one did. I have to say I'm thrilled with how delicious our morning cappuccinos are. I tried some coffees from a local roaster and it's amazing how much flavor we are now getting in our cup, and it's easy to distinguish the Costa Rican coffee from the Brazilian or the Guatemalan. So, is the improvement all due to the filter? No, I'd credit the grinder first, followed by good coffee, followed by the filter basket. I paid 35 for this basket, which is a lot more than the generic baskets go for, but given that we are super happy with our espresso now, and therefore I have no urge to upgrade our espresso machine- that's a huge savings! If you have not gotten yourself a good espresso grinder, do that first. If you're good to go in that department, give one of these a try, they are good and will improve the quality and consistency of your espresso shots. Review: Precise and unpressurized - Simple, shiny, and effective. I can easily fit 18g of espresso grinds. The price feels decent for a precision manufactured part. The rim has a slight rounded ridge at the top of the basket, but there do not seem to be any issues with leaks. I would prefer a flat top to better accommodate magnetic dosing rings, but I am generally not turning the portafilter on its side while loading. This is a good piece of decent puck prep, which means it is mostly easy to clean with a good puck. Espresso flow seems a bit more consistent though I would not say the end product is drastically different, at least for me. ## Features - IMS Precision, Competition Series Filter Basket DL2TH26E - Double Espresso 16-18 grams, height 26mm. Flat wings - Cylindrical filter with a narrowing at the base. This shape creates a compact coffee pod which allows the coffee to get a better extraction and space for the coffee volume. 499 holes, Flat Bottom, Stainless Aisi 304 steel - Fits Delonghi, Sage, Breville 51mm group head portafilters. For Dedica and other Delonghi models plastic bottom from portafilter has to be removed to properly fit the basket - BODY: Ø 51.5 mm for Ø 51 mm tamper ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09LQZX81L | | Best Sellers Rank | #68,266 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #217 in Reusable Coffee Filters | | Brand | verybarista | | Brand Name | verybarista | | Compatible Devices | Dedica, Delonghi 51mm portafilters, La Specialista | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 851 Reviews | | Manufacturer | verybarista | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Package Size Name | Single | | Shape | Basket | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | coffee_filter_size | #2 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** verybarista - **Compatible Devices:** Dedica, Delonghi 51mm portafilters, La Specialista - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Number of Pieces:** 1 - **Shape:** Basket ## Images ![IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ccH2l4UPL.jpg) ![IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61njmAq6KpL.jpg) ![IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418WrQfFTqL.jpg) ![IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61elW8Zq9zL.jpg) ![IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XI7j6EV3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this fit breville 800esxl?** A: No. for breville 800esxl you need basket for 54mm Breville group head. **Q: Does this fit Breville bes830xl?** A: Yes, these will fit the 51mm BES830xl. Breville moved to a 54mm with the BES840xl Infuser. **Q: Does the normcore 51mm puck screen fit in this basket?** A: Yes it should. I have a 51mm puck screen from another brand and it fits perfectly. **Q: Will this fit a normcore 51mm bottomless portafilter?** A: Yes. It fits normcore portafilter ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We're Enjoying Better Espresso Now *by W***R on December 16, 2021* Something that experienced espresso makers repeat is that the grinder is more important than the espresso machine, and you can get good results with a good grinder and a less expensive espresso machine. It was time to upgrade our coffee grinder, so I retired our Capresso Infinity and ordered a Eureka Mignon Silenzio, I don't regret that purchase at all. This filter basket is a perfect fit in our Breville Cafe Roma espresso machine. I had the itch to try my hand at "real" espresso, so I needed a non-pressurized basket, which our machine did not come with. Based on my reading as well as my experience with two cheaper baskets (one for $1 from AliExpress which was terrible, and one for $10 from Amazon- better, but I still couldn't get shots dialed in because the holes were too big), I began looking for a precision filter. I finally contacted IMS in Italy and was referred to a representative in the US who alerted me to the upcoming offering through Amazon. There are other 51mm filters out there, but the Cafe Roma needs the ones with the flat flange like this one. It's specified as a 16-18 gram basket, but 16 grams seems to fill it to the top. This filter dropped into the porta-filter with no changes required, and it holds in there like the factory one did. I have to say I'm thrilled with how delicious our morning cappuccinos are. I tried some coffees from a local roaster and it's amazing how much flavor we are now getting in our cup, and it's easy to distinguish the Costa Rican coffee from the Brazilian or the Guatemalan. So, is the improvement all due to the filter? No, I'd credit the grinder first, followed by good coffee, followed by the filter basket. I paid 35 for this basket, which is a lot more than the generic baskets go for, but given that we are super happy with our espresso now, and therefore I have no urge to upgrade our espresso machine- that's a huge savings! If you have not gotten yourself a good espresso grinder, do that first. If you're good to go in that department, give one of these a try, they are good and will improve the quality and consistency of your espresso shots. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Precise and unpressurized *by A***R on November 19, 2025* Simple, shiny, and effective. I can easily fit 18g of espresso grinds. The price feels decent for a precision manufactured part. The rim has a slight rounded ridge at the top of the basket, but there do not seem to be any issues with leaks. I would prefer a flat top to better accommodate magnetic dosing rings, but I am generally not turning the portafilter on its side while loading. This is a good piece of decent puck prep, which means it is mostly easy to clean with a good puck. Espresso flow seems a bit more consistent though I would not say the end product is drastically different, at least for me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality portafilter basket *by J***. on March 1, 2026* Good filter works great. Must have good grinder for espresso. ## Frequently Bought Together - IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E - IMS Precision Nanotech 50.5mm Shower Screen DL200NT for Delonghi and other espresso machines --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/386878313-ims-precision-16-18g-filter-basket-compatible-with-delonghi-la](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/386878313-ims-precision-16-18g-filter-basket-compatible-with-delonghi-la) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*