Whether you're making pour-over coffee or espresso, a digital scale is essential for coffee enthusiasts who love to brew their own coffee. By measuring, you can precisely control the coffee-to-water ratio, consistently make great coffee, and easily adjust and compare to achieve a better-tasting cup. So, what factors should you consider when choosing a coffee scale?
1. Accuracy and Speed: Since a digital scale is used for weighing, the first thing to consider is accurate and quick weighing. This is especially crucial for espresso, where both the amount of coffee grounds and liquid are small, requiring high precision. Precision, or the scale's increment, affects not only the accuracy of weighing but also the speed of number changes. For example, a scale with a 0.1g precision will show multiple changes for every gram added, while a scale with 1g precision will only change once. Longer intervals between changes mean less time for prediction. Therefore, a 0.1g precision scale is generally recommended.
2. Response Speed: Even with the same 0.1g precision, scales differ in response speed. A fast-responding scale should immediately stop changing numbers after water addition ends, while a slow-responding scale will not stop immediately and have a noticeable lag. Dymax Group's coffee scales excel in this aspect.
3. Auto Power-Off: This feature saves power when you forget to turn off the scale. However, pay attention to the auto power-off duration to avoid awkward situations where the scale turns off prematurely during blooming in pour-over or pre-infusion in espresso machines.
4. Water Resistance: A bonus when selecting a coffee scale, especially water resistance in the display area. Whether making pour-over or using an espresso machine, water may spill on the scale's surface, causing short circuits or malfunction. Dymax Group’s D207 UNO Coffee Scale is IP65-rated and can be fully rinsed, making it an excellent waterproof coffee scale.
5. Timer Function: Besides the on/off and tare (zeroing) functions, many specialized coffee scales have a timer function, and some can even start timing automatically, which is very convenient.
6. Other Factors: Size, power supply, brand, and other preferences should also be considered based on specific use cases and preferences.
By keeping these factors in mind, you can choose a coffee scale that best suits your brewing needs and preferences.
