Acaia scales have quickly become an industry favorite, offering unparalleled functionality and an elegant, minimalist design. It isn't a loud or dissonant (thanks dictionary) sound and can be disabled but I haven't done this because I actually like the confirmation noise. We're not just some faceless corporation; we're a tight-knit crew of coffee junkies, who live and breathe the art of coffee brewing on a daily basis.

With all the creature comforts and features of the all-too-popular Black Mirror Plus but now with a slender footprint and standing just 2cm tall which is perfect for espresso brewing at home, or at a busy coffee bar. We bring together over 350 brands and 8,000 references: a wide range of manual espresso coffee maker, espresso glasses, slow coffee makers, manual coffee grinders, the best teapots or insulated mugs.That said, OXO has included the two musts for a manual brewing scale: measurement down to the tenth of a gram and a built-in timer. The idea of the pattern is to provide additional grip while grinding, but as a nice side effect, it looks very cool. INTIMATE AUTO MODES: Apart from a built-in timer to monitors time, the digital scale even monitors flow rates which could help brewers refine their pouring speed and strength while brewing flavored coffee.

If you are looking for a budget grinder from Timemore, consider the entry-level Chestnut C2, which is also a great grinder with great value. It’s not just about size and weight; a grinder also needs to be durable to stand up to the bumps and bruises of travel.The main downside to this scale is the red digits on the display, which some users may find unattractive. Once you’re finished brewing a delicious cup of coffee, final data is displayed on a convenient LED display: this includes the total brewing time and weight. In comparison to the acclaimed Acaia Lunar (I used this scale during my time as a part-time barista) I would say the Acaia is a tiny fraction quicker and is more useful in a high-pace cafe environment.

As a positive trade-off, using plastic where possible makes the grinder lighter and more affordable. However, if you just want an espresso scale with a small footprint and solid battery life (USB C charging is a plus! The Precision measures in grams (up to 3kg / 3,000g), pounds, or ounces, and the timer reaches to 9 minutes, 59 seconds. The S2C burr set in the C3 was modeled on that in the brand’s top-of-the-line Chestnut X grinder, but it isn’t the same.

Nano comes with the all-new S2C 660 Stainless steel burr set which is poised for reduced fines at coarser grinds whilst maintaining a relatively unimodal grind distribution at espresso level.

More advanced features on top-of-the-line scales include flow rate tracking and the ability to save and load brew profiles via Bluetooth or WiFi. In this comprehensive review, we will be going through 3 aspects of the Timemore Nano Grinder: 1) The Build, 2) The Use, 3) The Design. In most cases, I find it quicker to use a scale’s ‘standard mode’ where you are required to manually press the tare and timer buttons.No unsightly gaps, no creaks, and an overall premium feel make the Nano a scale you can move around your brew bar with confidence.