Measure your ground coffee and espresso accurately.

You decide when to start and stop the timer.

Measure the space under your filter holder before you choose.

With non-slip mat and included charging cable.
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Why doesn't your espresso taste the same every time?

You use the same beans and the same machine, but your espresso doesn't taste the same every time. Without numbers, it's difficult to see what's changing. That makes adjusting your coffee grinder unnecessarily difficult.

  • The amount of coffee varies

    A filter basket that looks full can still contain a different amount of ground coffee. You can't always see that difference with the naked eye.

  • The amount of espresso varies

    One espresso fills your cup faster than the other. Without weighing it, you don't know how many grams of coffee actually come out of the machine.

  • The lead time remains unknown

    An espresso that flows quickly can taste different from one that flows slowly. Without a timer, you are missing an important piece of data when comparing.
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What do you need to weigh espresso?

With this Barista Essentials scale, you can weigh your ground coffee and the espresso in your cup. You start and stop the built-in timer yourself. This allows you to record the amount of coffee, the weight of the espresso, and the brewing time for each shot.

Who is this scale suitable for?

For home baristas who want to consciously compare their dose, espresso yield and brew time and have room for a scale measuring 183 Γ— 129 mm.

What do you get?

You will receive one digital basic coffee scale with a manual timer, an anti-slip mat, and a USB-C charging cable. The scale measures 183 Γ— 129 Γ— 27 mm, weighs in increments of 0.1 grams, and is splash-proof. Also view the product specifications for Barista Essentials.

Measuring helps you make targeted adjustments

When your espresso tastes different from yesterday, you can start guessing about the grind size. You don't have to. First, weigh how much ground coffee goes into your filter basket and how much espresso is ultimately in your cup. With the timer, you also record how long it took to brew.

A handy starting point, for example, is 18 grams of ground coffee and 36 grams of espresso. That is a ratio of 1 to 2, not a fixed rule for every bean. Taste it afterwards. If the espresso is still not to your liking, change one setting at a time. This way you can notice what that change does.

This basic scale has a manually operated timer. This is particularly convenient when you want to determine yourself from what point you start counting. The compact mini and auto-timer versions are different products with different controls.

Weigh the coffee, measure the espresso, and taste after every change.

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How to use the scale for espresso

Start with your usual coffee beans. With a consistent starting point and three simple steps, you can compare your espressos much more effectively.

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  • Stap 1: Een man geniet thuis van koffie bij het keukenraam, met een groot cijfer 1 op de voorgrond.

    Weigh your ground coffee

    Place your filter holder on the scale, press tare until the display reads zero, and fill your filter basket with the desired amount of ground coffee.

  • Stap 2: Een man leest thuis de krant met een kop koffie, met een groot cijfer 2 op de voorgrond.

    Make espresso and start the timer

    Place a cup on the scale under the spout. Tare again and start the timer yourself when you run the espresso machine.

  • Stap 3: Een espressomachine bereidt thuis een kop koffie, met een groot cijfer 3 op de voorgrond.

    Note, try and adjust

    What to do at step 3?
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About the space under your machine, charging, and choosing the right scale.

Frequently asked questions about espresso scales

Will this scale fit under my espresso machine?

The scale is 27 mm high and 183 Γ— 129 mm wide and deep. Use a ruler to measure the clearance under your filter holder. Your portafilter must fit under the spout together with the scale.

What is the difference with a mini coffee scale?

This basic scale is 183 Γ— 129 Γ— 27 mm and has a manual timer. The mini coffee scale with automatic timer measures 100 Γ— 95 Γ— 19 mm. That smaller version is useful if you have limited space on your drip tray.

Do I need to insert loose batteries?

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Can I rinse the scale under the tap?

No. Water-resistant does not mean you can submerge the scale in water. Carefully wipe away spilled coffee or droplets with a slightly damp soft cloth and then dry it.

What ratio of coffee to espresso can I try?

As a starting point, you could use 18 grams of ground coffee and brew about 36 grams of espresso: a ratio of 1 to 2. Taste the result and adjust your grind accordingly. It is a starting point, not a mandatory recipe.

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Weigh espresso with a coffee scale and timer

Weighing espresso is an easy way to discover why your cup tastes different today than it did yesterday. With the Barista Essentials basic coffee scale, you can measure how much ground coffee you use and how many grams of espresso you brew. You can manually operate the built-in timer, allowing you to compare the brewing time as well. This black digital scale measures 183 Γ— 129 Γ— 27 mm, weighs in increments of 0.1 grams, and is rechargeable via USB-C. The non-slip mat provides a stable surface for a filter holder or cup. Check beforehand whether the scale can fit under the spout along with your cup.

More control over adjusting your espresso grinder

A good espresso doesn't start with guessing how fine to grind. First, find out how many grams of coffee you put in the filter basket and how many grams of espresso you want in your cup. A digital coffee scale makes those two amounts visible. A timer also helps you remember how long the espresso ran.

The Barista Essentials basic scale is ideal for home baristas who want to start and stop measuring on their own. You get a digital scale with 0.1-gram increments, a manual timer, and USB-C charging. The weighing surface is 183 Γ— 129 mm. Use a ruler to check if that size fits on your drip tray, and also measure the height of your cup. A compact machine may have less space than you expect.

Do you want to prepare small portions of beans first? Then the ceramic dosing tray can help you pour beans from the scale into your grinder. Work with the same steps for each cup: weigh, make espresso, record the time, and taste. View the coffee scale with timer and choose the version that fits your workspace.

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