{"id":5505,"date":"2019-04-08T12:11:49","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T10:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coffeedesk.pl\/blog\/?p=5505"},"modified":"2020-03-17T16:02:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T15:02:00","slug":"timemore-black-mirror-dual-sensor-scale-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coffeedesk.com\/blog\/timemore-black-mirror-dual-sensor-scale-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Timemore Black Mirror Dual Sensor Scale: the first scale with dual weight sensors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The essentials for coffee making include a coffee maker, a grinder\u2026 but also a coffee scale. Why is a scale so important? A coffee scale makes for high precision and repeatable flavour of the brew. Looking for the right scale can really give you a headache, especially when you are confronted with cutting-edge models made for legit coffee geeks, so this is where we come in! We have prepared for you a review of the Timemore scale along with a comparison to the Acaia Pearl scale, its main rival.<\/big><\/strong><\/p>\n

Timemore scale \u2013 a great first impression? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is a unique piece of equipment, featuring two weight sensors which enable us to measure not only the amount of water used for brewing but also the final brew.<\/p>\n

Who’s gonna need it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First, coffee geeks up for testing different brewing parameters. Second, baristas making coffee at coffee shops. Third, contestants taking part in barista championships where only the highest precision of brewing can result in a perfect brew.<\/p>\n

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Timemore Black Mirror Dual Sensor Scale <\/em><\/p>\n

Simple and minimalist design <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aesthetically, already the first look at the Timemore scale<\/a> makes you think of the Acaia scale and its modern, simple forms. A homogenous block with a display screen hidden under the panel surface, characterised by a minimalist and elegant design deserves recognition. The Timemore scale is smaller than the Acaia, but has an additional feature \u2013 a removable dripper stand which enables measuring the weight of extracted coffee.<\/p>\n

Quality of the product <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Timemore scale is made with high-quality material, but, compared to the Acaia, its outer shell is of slightly poorer quality. On the other hand, it is clearly superior to the Brewista and Hario scales. The Timemore scale is sturdy and can be transported with no extra protection.<\/p>\n

Functions and additional features \u2013 what sets the Timemore scale apart?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Timemore scale had been made for true coffee lovers. What sets it apart from other scales is the above-mentioned possibility of calculating the total weight of water you pour into the dripper, as well as measuring the total weight of the extraction. For novices starting out on the coffee world such functions may prove too advanced; however, for coffee geeks and professional baristas, it is a new and unique piece of equipment bound to make devising new recipes easier.<\/p>\n

What’s more, there is an additional piece of data shown by the weight sensor, namely the flow rate; which is something different from the rate at which you are pouring water. Which gives you plenty of new possibilities to experiment with.<\/p>\n

The Timemore features a timer and a battery icon on the screen. It also has an AutoTar mode. For monitoring brewing, as well as for saving and evaluating individual extractions you can use a carefully designed application. The app can also be updated and paired with other devices via Bluetooth. The scale comes with a USB-C cable; however, there is no charger to it.<\/p>\n

Alike the Acaia scale, the Timemore scale has an extra silicon pad protecting it from temperature effects. The silicon pad coming with the Acaia scale seems more suitable for that purpose, since it has a larger surface area and is more adhesive.<\/p>\n

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Acaia Pearl heat resistant pad<\/em><\/p>\n

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Timemore heat resistant pad <\/em><\/p>\n

Pros <\/strong><\/h2>\n