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Compare the top edge of your filter basket with the space under your grinder before choosing.

Choose a dosing ring for catching and distributing coffee

Choose a dosing ring for catching and distributing coffee

You want to use the same amount of coffee, even after grinding and distributing. A dosing ring temporarily creates space above your filter basket. Geert-Jan helps you assess the top rim and your grinder setup, so you can make an informed choice between the sizes. The link button goes to 51 mm black; you can compare the other versions in Barista Essentials.

  • Temporary extra edge when filling
  • Space to level the coffee before tamping
  • Aluminum version with ten magnets
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Key specifications

  • Brand

    Barista Essentials

  • Product type

    Magnetic dosing ring

  • Size / Content

    Magnetic dosing ring

  • Suitable for

    51 mm: including the De’Longhi Dedica and La Specialista. 53.3 mm: including the Sage Bambino (Plus) and Duo-Temp Pro. 58 mm: Quick Mill. 58.5 mm: including E61 systems. Check compatibility with your own filter basket.

  • Material / finish

    Aluminium with ten magnets

  • Cleaning / Maintenance

    Remove the ring with a slightly damp barista cloth and then dry it. Keep the bottom edge and magnets free of coffee residue. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

  • Colour

    Black or silver, depending on the chosen version

  • Package contents

    One dosing ring in the chosen size and color. The link button on this page opens 51 mm black. Filter holder, filter basket and other tools in the images are not included.

Why this helps make better coffee

A higher rim seems to allow room for more coffee, but your filter basket remains the same. If you suddenly start dosing more with a ring, you are also comparing it to a different espresso recipe. Therefore, first weigh out the amount you want to use.

Next, check whether the ring lies flat and whether the filter holder with the ring fits under your grinder. This will help you determine whether this tool has a place in your way of filling and distributing.

Place the ring on a clean upper rim, fill the basket and level the ground coffee. Then lift the ring straight up and off. Now you can tamp the coffee without the extra rim in the way. The ring does not stay on the filter holder when making espresso.

The aluminium version has ten magnets. Check whether they hold the ring in place on your basket and whether it sits flush. The extra height does not change the capacity of your filter basket; stick to your weighed dose.

A temporary boundary when filling and distributing, while maintaining your chosen coffee dose

Zwarte doseerring op portafilter tijdens WDT om morsen te beperken en rustiger espresso voor te bereiden

Who is this suitable for?

For those who regularly spill coffee while grinding or distributing. A higher rim can be particularly useful when dealing with a full dose of loose grounds. This size guide helps you choose from four ring sizes; afterwards, check the version you wish to order.

The same machine size does not always mean the same ring size. A tamper fits inside the basket, while the ring sits on the top rim. Therefore, look at the component you actually use.

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For whom is this not necessary?

If your work surface is already tidy and you can distribute the coffee evenly, a ring is not necessary. It is also not a solution in itself for sour or bitter espresso: in that case, look at your beans, grind and recipe.

For various Sage and Solis machines with a built-in grinder, Barista Essentials offers a separate ring. Do not automatically choose this general-purpose version just because the size seems to match.

Does this fit your machine, routine or use?

  • Compatibility

    Barista Essentials 51 mm fits, among others, De’Longhi Dedica and La Specialista. For Sage Bambino (Plus), Duo-Temp Pro and various Solis models, the supplier lists 53.3 mm. Quick Mill is 58 mm; many E61 systems are 58.5 mm.

    Check your exact model and the filter basket, especially after replacing the portafilter. The ring must lie flat and the magnets must engage. Also check that your portafilter with ring still fits under the grinder spout.

    This page compares the sizes. The link button deliberately opens the black 51 mm version. Choose a different size on the supplier page if it matches your basket; also check the colour before ordering.

  • Size

    51 / 53.3 / 58 / 58.5 mm; select separately per version

  • Machines and painters

    Suitable filter pods; separate ring for certain built-in coffee grinders

  • Specifications

    Suitable filter pods; separate ring for certain built-in coffee grinders
PrivΓ© barista coaching aan huis door Geert-Jan van der Molen, waarbij espresso technieken worden uitgelegd en geproefd tijdens een persoonlijke koffie training.

Advice from Geert-Jan the Barista Man

With over 10 years of experience in providing barista workshops at home, at businesses, and in Amsterdam, Geert-Jan is happy to share his advice.

Who is Geert-Jan?

From practice:

My advice as Geert-Jan the Baristaman: keep your coffee dose the same when you start using a ring. See if filling and distributing becomes easier with it. You learn the most from one change at a time; adjusting the espresso and tasting remains a separate step.

My advice:

My advice: first, see where the mess is coming from. If it happens when grinding or breaking up clumps, then a ring can be a useful little help. If your container is already filled cleanly, then you don't need to add an extra step.

When choosing the size, take both your filter container and the grinder into account. A ring that fits nicely on the container but does not fit under the spout will not make your routine easier.

Zilveren Barista-Essentials doseerring voor espresso portafilter om gemalen koffie beter in het filterbakje te houden

Here's how to use this in your coffee routine

A barista tool only really works well when you know where it fits into your routine.

Get into the routine:

Grind and distribute before tamping the coffee

Usage:

Grind and distribute before tamping the coffee

Geert-Jan's tip:

First, weigh out the amount of coffee required by your recipe. Place the ring on the container, grind, and gently level the coffee. Remove the ring straight up so that you do not drag the top layer of coffee with it.

Want to know how much coffee actually ended up in the container? Then weigh the filter holder before and after grinding. This will show you the difference between the amount you want to use and the amount you have left.

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Zwarte Barista-Essentials doseerring voor espresso portafilter met magnetische pasvorm tegen knoeien tijdens puck prep

Note:

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Zwarte doseerring op portafilter tijdens WDT om morsen te beperken en rustiger espresso voor te bereiden

Common mistake

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From a clean portafilter to your espresso recipe

The ring helps you prepare. Would you like to better understand how to adjust the flavor and keep your equipment clean afterwards? These two modules build on that.

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Learn how to dial in your espresso using the amount of coffee, yield, and time after filling the basket.

The 3 Golden Rules of Espresso – Why Your Shots Keep Changing (and How to Stop It)

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Online barista module espressomachine reinigen en onderhoud stappenplan

Learn how to keep your grinder and espresso machine clean, so old coffee residue doesn't ruin your next cup.

Cleaning and maintenance – Protect the taste and your espresso machine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Zwarte Barista-Essentials doseerring voor espresso portafilter met magnetische pasvorm tegen knoeien tijdens puck prep

Why isn't my tamper size always the right ring size?

The tamper fits inside the basket. The dosing ring sits on the top rim. Because of this, the two parts may require different sizes. Compare the ring with your own filter basket and the supplier's size chart.

Which version opens the link button?

The button opens the 51 mm dosing ring in black. This page also provides sizing advice for the other versions. When ordering from the supplier, carefully choose the size and color that suit your machine and filter holder.

Does the ring fit under a built-in coffee grinder?

That depends on the model and the available space. For various Sage and Solis machines with a built-in grinder, Barista Essentials refers you to a separate ring. A matching diameter alone is not a sufficient check.

Will my espresso taste better with this ring?

The ring helps you spill less coffee and provides space to distribute the coffee. This can make preparation more pleasant. For the taste, fresh coffee, the right grind, and the ratio between coffee and water remain important, among other things. A ring alone does not make a poorly adjusted espresso good.

How do I keep the dosing ring clean?

Remove loose coffee from the ring with a soft cloth. Wipe away any remaining residue with a slightly damp barista cloth and then dry the ring. Also clean the bottom edge and the areas around the magnets; do not use abrasive materials.

Spilled coffee next to your portafilter? Use a coffee brush to sweep dry grounds off your work surface.

I have another question

You can always contact Geert-Jan de Baristaman

Which ring gives your filter box the perfect finishing touch?

Which ring gives your filter box the perfect finishing touch?

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