RCP basket (58mm)

We recommend using the Red Crema Plus (RCP) basket for best results. The RCP basket is our custom-made portafilter basket that we specifically designed to work with red espresso® and redlatte®. It delivers a perfect red espresso® shot – thick, rich crema, stronger taste and better extraction. The science is simple, the RCP basket has fewer holes than a typical coffee portafilter basket. This helps slow the extraction to produce a richer, tastier shot of red espresso® more consistently.

However, you can also make red espresso® using your standard double filter basket and manually pre-infusing (start expressing and stop when the pour starts, wait 10 seconds, then express a double shot (60ml / 2oz). Or using an Aeropress.

Pros of the RCP basket

• Consistent shots every time
• Better, thicker crema
• Strong intense flavour
• Convenient: no need to manually pre-infuse

Products specifications

• Made of stainless steel
• 58mm in diameter
• Extremely easy to use
• Fits on most models of the following commercial machines
  • La Marzocco
  • Synesso
  • Slayer
  • Kees Van Der Westen
  • Nuova Simonelli
  • Victoria Arduino
  • Astoria
  • Rancilio
  • Wega
  • Brasilia
  • Expobar
  • Rocket
  • Faema
• Please note that the RCP Basket does not fit the following machines:
  • Conti
  • Unic
  • La San Marco
  • La Pavoni
  • La Scala
  • Other 53mm group heads

Brewing suggestion

We suggest using pre-infusion if your machine provides the function

Using the RCP basket Step 1: Place the RCP basket in your porta handle Ideally have a dedicated porta handle for red espresso®.

Step 2: Dose Scoop 14g red espresso® (1 red scoop) into the RCP basket.

Step 3: Level Ensure red espresso® is at an even level in the basket. Do not tamp.

Step 4: Bless Using your palm, wipe away any excess red espresso® from the rim of the filter basket.

Step 5: Extract Pull a double shot (60ml). Wipe basket with a damp cloth afterwards if necessary.