The professional basket requires properly ground coffee to build pressure through the coffee puck itself, allowing for maximum control and extraction quality. The pressurized basket has an internal mechanism that creates pressure mechanically, making it more forgiving for pre-ground coffee.

Choose the professional basket if you have a quality burr grinder and want maximum control over your espresso extraction. Choose the pressurized basket if you use pre-ground coffee or have a basic grinder.

Yes, this is identical to the professional basket included with new Cafelat Robot espresso makers.

While it is possible, the professional basket works best with freshly ground coffee from a quality grinder. For pre-ground coffee, we recommend the pressurized basket for optimal results.

This is a standard 58mm professional basket designed specifically for the Cafelat Robot, made from high-quality stainless steel.