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Can we talk about the great coffee scale debate?
I was at a friend's house in Austin trying to dial in a new light roast. My cheap scale died mid pour over. Had to eyeball the rest of the water. The coffee tasted totally off, thin and sour. Do you think a good scale is a must have or can you get by without one?
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gracewebb8d agoMost Upvoted
Watched my buddy try to brew by volume once, swore he'd never skip the scale again. It just makes everything way more repeatable.
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willow1148d ago
Oh man, that exact thing happened to me last month. I read a piece from a roaster who said a scale is the single best upgrade after a decent grinder, even over a fancy kettle. It's not just about weight, it's about timing your pours. Without it, you're basically guessing and every cup will be different.
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