TIMEMORE Black Mirror NANO Espresso Coffee Scale

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capacity, the NANO works most effectively for smaller brews like Aeropress or single cup pour over. You 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/ A Portable and Sturdy Coffee Grinder With its compact size (126mm high and 45mm in diameter), the Timemore Chestnut Nano 3 manual coffee grinder is smaller than most smartphones. When unfolded, the 152mm retractable handle ensures a good grip with its walnut wood handle.

The Timemore Nano Grinder features an extendable handle that folds 90° down, reducing its footprint for easy storage into small spaces. This makes the grinder a great option for travel. 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.The bottom line is that just because the grinder is small, it doesn’t mean it compromises on grind quality. Indeed, the consistent grind exceeds that of most entry-level manual and electric grinders. Accessories

Accuracy to within two decimal places is generally enough for daily coffee, especially since grams are an extremely small unit of mass.Consistency. Have you ever had a cup of coffee and thought, Wow, that’s great, I want to drink this every morning? With the help of a scale, you can. A scale allows you to use the same amount of water and the same amount of coffee for every brew. Once you’ve dialed in a particular coffee, then, you can recreate it daily until it’s time to buy a new bag. Small enough to fit almost any espresso machine drip tray. But still good for pour over due to the angled display. This hand grinder is not cheap. However, considering its excellent performance, sturdy build, and thoughtful and attractive design, it is a great option if you want high-quality coffee on your travels and have the budget for it.

The main downside to this scale is the red digits on the display, which some users may find unattractive. The handle is stainless steel and mounted on ball bearings, so it spins with minimal resistance for a pretty smooth experience. The Timemore C3 is an excellent hand grinder suitable for filter brewing and espresso. Its low cost and standout build quality make it one of the best-value manual coffee grinders on the market. That said, if you already own the C2, it’s not necessarily worth spending your money on the update. You’re unlikely to notice a huge improvement in flavour or user experience in exchange for your extra dollars. You only brew espresso: Though versatile, the C3 is definitely designed primarily for pour over brews. If you mostly find yourself pulling shots of espresso, opting for a grinder designed with that in mind makes sense. Two of our favourites are the 1Zpresso J-Max and the Kinu M47. 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.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. This scale is not waterproof, so you will have to be careful when using it, especially for pour overs, since this model can begin to malfunction if it gets wet regularly. 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. At grind size 7, it will take forever to grind 15g of coffee beans. I stopped halfway, seeing that less than half of my coffee beans were ground. Grind size 10 works fine. It does take some time and effort to grind for espresso use, and you need to do this more than once to get 18g of espresso-grind coffee for the usual shot. We have tested the grinder using grind sizes ranging from fine enough for espresso to coarse enough for French press or cold brew. In the mid-range, the grind quality is impressively consistent. With the uniform sizes in this range, you can brew exceptional pour-over with the Hario V60, Chemex, or Kalita Wave. Meanwhile, the grinder goes fine enough for Moka pot. With espresso, there isn’t much scope for dialing in. However, you will get an excellent shot with the grounds using a pressurized portafilter.