I use these baskets in my BFC Synchro at work and I have nothing but praise for them - in my side by side comparison tests with 'normal' 21g espresso baskets I found that the EP HQ baskets produced a darker, richer, and more complex crema than would otherwise be the case, and consistently so I also find the mouthfeel to be richer and creamier and substantially more pronounced on the mid palate - I sell a lot of espresso and double espresso coffees at my cafe and I'd say that these and indeed all my coffees have benefited from the EP HQ baskets The only downside I would note is that, as the perforations are substantially smaller than 'standard' oversized baskets, they tend to clog with oils more readily and specifically if you accidentally updose in excess of the basket's capability, or if the grind is just way too fine - in any case a quick flush of the group head, and a rinse of the baskets seems to fix the problem straight away, as well as regularly rinsing your baskets say once per hour during a busy service A small price to pay I would say for what I would describe as a significantly improved product P
