Does a regular kitchen scale work for coffee?

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.

Should you weigh coffee beans before or after grinding?

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. Trust me; if you're like me, every bean counts. Measuring beforehand also gives you more precise control of the coffee-to-water ratio .

What is a drip scale?

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.

Should I weigh the water before or after heating?

Heating the water doesn't really 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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