Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, we take a look at the newest fad in espresso baskets: convex, or variable diameter, baskets. These first came out by Sworks a few years ago with an initial diameter of 58 and shrinking down to 32mm at the exit. This has been praised anecdotally as improving greatly the forgiveness of eespresso brewing. Here, I discuss my 1 year+ of experience with it and what my internal testing has revealed about these baskets.
Step Down Videos:
Puck Depth and EY- youtu.be/1pEh2UskQvk?si=2IeC9gagU0y4FKT-
58 vs 49- youtu.be/-lQ6OFI7EwY?si=BCYdof4IlPjhXL7a
Depth vs Diameter- youtu.be/jTAkb-dCFro?si=0wesf77XOS-9oaSZ
Jonathan Gagne on Bed Depth- coffeeadastra.com/2025/11/28/the-pulsar-mini-and-the-importance-of-bed-depth
Ikape Convex- ikapestore.com/products/ikape-variable-diameter-espresso-basket?srsltid=AfmBOoow_IuHXvJjjoYBhXn8gD3U_J0-TKgtjTWvjqY7g3ieRWiB0cXE
Sworks Convex-
sworksdesign.com/Convex-Billet-Basket-p706281256
9 Panda Cafe Convex-
9pandacafe.com/products/coming-soon-58mm-to-34mm-cnc-step-down-basket?srsltid=AfmBOooNgaCqWHZ6WymrDWFS4uZe9ppdDVksumOT4wkNrkrVcbjEdyrD
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In this video, we take a look at the newest fad in espresso baskets: convex, or variable diameter, baskets. These first came out by Sworks a few years ago with an initial diameter of 58 and shrinking down to 32mm at the exit. This has been praised anecdotally as improving greatly the forgiveness of eespresso brewing. Here, I discuss my 1 year+ of experience with it and what my internal testing has revealed about these baskets.
Step Down Videos:
Puck Depth and EY- youtu.be/1pEh2UskQvk?si=2IeC9gagU0y4FKT-
58 vs 49- youtu.be/-lQ6OFI7EwY?si=BCYdof4IlPjhXL7a
Depth vs Diameter- youtu.be/jTAkb-dCFro?si=0wesf77XOS-9oaSZ
Jonathan Gagne on Bed Depth- coffeeadastra.com/2025/11/28/the-pulsar-mini-and-the-importance-of-bed-depth
Ikape Convex- ikapestore.com/products/ikape-variable-diameter-espresso-basket?srsltid=AfmBOoow_IuHXvJjjoYBhXn8gD3U_J0-TKgtjTWvjqY7g3ieRWiB0cXE
Sworks Convex-
sworksdesign.com/Convex-Billet-Basket-p706281256
9 Panda Cafe Convex-
9pandacafe.com/products/coming-soon-58mm-to-34mm-cnc-step-down-basket?srsltid=AfmBOooNgaCqWHZ6WymrDWFS4uZe9ppdDVksumOT4wkNrkrVcbjEdyrD
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patreon.com/lancehedrick
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My storefront: amazon.com/shop/lancehedrick
Shop ID: amzn.to/48CcpTj
My SECOND Channel:
Lance Hedrick Unfiltered
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#espresso #homebarista #convexbasket










