Coffee scale with timer

The importance of a coffee scale with timer

When I (Jasper) first started as a home barista, I thought I didn’t need a coffee scale. I’d simply fill up my portafilter basket and then be unpleasantly surprised by the taste of the coffee.

It wasn’t until I started weighing both my beans and my espresso that I understood why this is such an important step for great-tasting coffee at home.

With a coffee scale, you know exactly what you’re working with: 18 grams of ground coffee in, 36 grams of espresso out.

Only then does it make sense to adjust your grind size until you find the right extraction time.

Every time you switch to new beans, when your beans age, or when you move between single and double shots, you’ll need to dial in your grinder again.

That’s exactly why an espresso scale with timer is a true basic tool for brewing delicious coffee at home.

Want to dive deeper? Here we explain the finer details of weighing coffee .

Our basic coffee scale with timer

At Barista-Essentials, we’re constantly improving our tools, based on our own experience and feedback from fellow home baristas.

This scale is the result of a recent upgrade, making it an even more reliable and affordable basic coffee scale.

Here’s what we improved:

• Compact size that fits your portafilter (183 × 129 × 27 mm)
• Simple operation with four clear buttons
• Rechargeable via USB-C
• Splash-proof, no stress if a cup tips over
• Non-slip mat to keep everything stable

Note: There’s a small battery compartment on the bottom of the scale. You won’t need it. We always recommend charging the scale using the included USB-C cable.

Complete control over your coffee

A coffee scale with timer gives you full control over your coffee at home. That way, you can get the best possible taste out of every bean.

Our coffee scales are suitable for almost any espresso machine. If this version feels a bit too large, take a look at our mini coffee scale.

For even more convenience, we also offer a coffee scale with automatic timer .

Got any questions or want to know more? Send us a message — we’re happy to help!