I wasted hundreds on espresso tools I didn't need, and some that don't work well. Here's your espresso tools guide for puck prep: what to actually buy, what to skip, and what to look for.
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🎬 About this video
After 5 years of daily espresso and buying and testing many different tools, I've learned what's actually worth buying—and what's a waste of money. This is part 1 of my complete espresso tool guide for puck prep covering scales, WDT tools, tampers, dosing accessories, and more.
I'll break down what problems each tool solves, which ones are essential vs optional, and what to look for so you don't buy poorly designed gear. Some tools genuinely improve your espresso workflow. Others are unnecessary or just badly made.
What's covered:
Espresso scales (cheap vs Bluetooth), coffee scales for dosing, WDT tools (Normcore vs Ikape comparison), tampers (spring-loaded vs force tampers), dosing cups, blind shakers for RDT, tamping stations, dosing rings, espresso shot monitors, calipers, and more.
If you're building an espresso setup or upgrading your tools, this guide will save you time and money by showing you what actually matters.
🕦 Timestamps
00:00:00 so many tools
00:00:57 coffee scale: cheap
00:02:17 coffee scale: bluetooth
00:03:00 pressure monitor
00:03:26 dosing cup
00:03:52 RDT
00:05:31 blind shaker
00:06:13 tamping station
00:06:39 dosing ring
00:07:56 gear channel
00:08:17 WDT
00:11:39 distributor
00:11:58 tamper
00:15:10 what will you get?
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Based on my personal experience. All opinions are my own. Use your discretion. For entertainment purposes only.