Question 1

Does a regular kitchen scale work for coffee?

Accepted Answer

Technically, you can use any scale to weigh your beans and water. However, using a scale specifically designed for coffee will leave little to no room for error in measurements.

It's not just a matter of accuracy. These coffee scales are also equipped with features like built-in timers to track blooming or provide better control over your brew's intensity.

Question 2

Should you weigh coffee beans before or after grinding?

Accepted Answer

Always measure your coffee before grinding. This way, you'll have the exact amount of coffee needed and won't waste any precious grounds or grind additional beans mid-brew. Every bean counts.

Measuring beforehand also gives you more precise control of the coffee-to-water ratio.

Question 3

What is a drip scale?

Accepted Answer

A drip scale is a type of kitchen scale used to measure the weight of coffee beans or grounds and the amount of water being poured during the pour over process.

Question 4

Should I weigh the water before or after heating?

Accepted Answer

Heating the water doesn't affect its weight if you're using a closed kettle and not letting it boil for several minutes. My tip is to add a little bit more water that you can use when you rinse your Chemex filter.

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