TIMEMORE Black Mirror NANO Espresso Coffee Scale

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Alternative Brewing, and its agents/delivery partners associated with the delivery of your parcel, do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from you providing Authority to Leave for your delivery. You agree to release Alternative Brewing from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including financial and other consequential losses, made, suffered or incurred by you or any other person or entity as a result of your election to choose Authority to Leave for your delivery. It measures 14.7 cm tall by 5.2 cm wide, but its weight is an even more impressive 430 g – just under a pound. Its lightness is no accident. It stems from the efficient design, choice of aluminium over steel, and the few plastic components. Compare that to the famous Comandante C40, which has a 6 cm width and weighs 739 g. I like the wooden knob handle for the Timemore Nano Grinder. It adds a classy and natural feel to this otherwise metallic product. This wooden knob is detachable from the axle and is magnetic to the end of the extension tube. There is also a small rubber stop at the bottom of the axle where it meets the body of the grinder to prevent scratches. Basic scales will do fine as long as they measure mass accurately and have a tare button, but some additional features will make brewing coffee more convenient. Koh, S. (2017, December 1). Coffee Grind Size & How it Affects Consistency & Flavor. Retrieved from https://perfectdailygrind.com/2017/12/a-guide-to-coffee-grind-size-consistency-flavor/

No unsightly gaps, no creaks, and an overall premium feel make the Nano a scale you can move around your brew bar with confidence. Top-Notch Response Time and Resolution

A Quick Look at the Timemore Black Mirror Nano

This is because different beans and different roasts produce beans with different densities. Therefore, beans with the same volume may have completely different masses and cannot be compared with volume. Bonus-Info: This scale has a big brother with two sensors and a built-in drip stand. For most people, the basic model will be the better option. It might be sized closer to a scale specialized for espresso use, but the angled display and side-mounted controls mean that the entire 4” x 4” weight platform can be used to hold even large-capacity brewers and serving carafes.

Over the years, I have worked with a bunch of different scales for both espresso and pour over coffee, and in this guide, I have selected some of the best options on the market. What sets the Acaia apart from other scales is its capability to change weighing modes. There are six modes that you can use simply by using a long hold on the power button. These modes include: Weight only, Espresso, Weight and Timer, Auto Start, Beverage, and Auto Tare. So, for example, if you are using the Auto Start mode, the scale will display a timer up to 9:99 and weight in grams, and after zeroing out the brewing materials, the timer digits will flash and automatically start once the user begins pouring. The burrs and most internal mechanics are stainless steel as well. There are some plastic components inside, which detracts from build quality a tad. But the plastic is heavy-duty and only used on parts that see little wear. As a positive trade-off, using plastic where possible makes the grinder lighter and more affordable. Perfectionism with your coffee is no flaw. Use the Hario v60 scale to make a great cup ESPECIALLY if you're into the pour-over kind.

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It follows the same futuristic design language as the original version but brings a few awesome innovations to the table. A minor update to the original, the Smart Scale II has a 2kg (2,000g) max capacity, 0.1g resolution, the ability to measure in grams or ounces, a rechargeable battery, auto shut-off, 6 modes of operation, and a water-resistant nano coating. The Jennings Scale is one that can be found in a number of coffee shops and kitchens. It offers nice functionality at a fantastic price point. It has a max capacity of 4kg (4,000g) and can easily switch between weighing in grams, ounces, pounds, or even pieces. It measures in 0.5g increments and has a moderately fast response time, though it can feel a bit laggy (264g mug took about 1 second), making it a satisfactory scale for manual brewing. The CJ4000 has a 2-minute auto-off function, which can be disabled, and is powered either by 3 AAA batteries or an included AC adapter. It also comes with a plastic cover that functions as a multi-use bowl, capable of holding a portafilter or other items larger than the scale’s weighing platform.

This scale also comes with a silicon mat that allows you to cover the actual scale itself to prevent spills or other sources possible damage. This mat can then be taken off and cleaned separately for ease of use. La Marzocco USA. (2017, July 17). How to Dial in Your Grinder for Espresso. Retrieved from https://home.lamarzoccousa.com/how-to-dial-in-your-grinder-for-espresso/ The UX is pretty basic in the sense that it’s just a scale with a timer. No fancy apps or Bluetooth connections. But that’s all you need, really. Volume is a less accurate way of measuring things than mass is. That’s not an opinion; it’s physics,” he explains in The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee book.A coffee scale should be fairly small. Since you will only be using it for coffee, you do not want it to take up a lot of space. However, make sure it has a decently sized, even, flat surface to put your brewing apparatus on without any fear of it tipping over.