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Coffee scales for a brew her way
Five coffee scales with timers, chosen around her brewing routine, available counter space and preferred power source.
Explore the editA coffee scale is a thoughtful addition to the ritual she already enjoys. These five combine weighing and timing, with different footprints, power sources and controls. Start with the way she brews, then check that the scale fits beneath her cup or supports her favourite pour-over vessel.
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CHOSEN WITH HER IN MIND
The gift edit
05 thoughtful finds
01for a dedicated pour-over corner
Hario V60 Drip Scale with Timer Black
Someone who follows a precise pour-over routine and wants a scale designed to work alongside Hario V60 equipment.
The Hario combines a brew timer with weighing in listed 0.1g increments. Anti-slip rubber feet are included, and its black platform offers a coordinated option for a coffee corner built around V60 equipment.
Check its full dimensions, maximum load and power requirements against her brewing setup before choosing it as a gift.
02for espresso brewing at home
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale with Timer
Someone who brews espresso or pour-over at home and values a compact scale that is easy to tuck away or take to a friends kitchen.
A 4.13-inch-square platform combines automatic and manual timers with a listed 0.5g to 2000g range. It has a borosilicate glass surface, detachable silicone pad and rechargeable battery, with a USB-C cable included.
Measure the tray and cup clearance first; the 2000g maximum needs to cover the vessel, coffee and water together.
03for everyday kitchen and coffee use
KitchenTour EK6002 Coffee Scale with Timer
Someone who brews coffee regularly at home and would also like a scale useful for general kitchen weighing.
KitchenTour combines a brew timer, tare function and backlit LCD with a listed 0.3g to 3000g range. It supports grams, ounces and millilitres, and includes both batteries and a silicone pad.
Check how its listed 120-second automatic shut-off behaves during her chosen brew routine, particularly when pausing between pours.
04for pour-over brewing with larger vessels
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer 0.1g Precision
Someone who brews pour-over coffee and wants a larger platform scale that can also handle kitchen tasks with a range of unit options.
BAGAIL measures 6.7 by 5.1 by 1 inch and lists a 0.3g to 3000g range. Automatic timing, tare and six measurement units sit alongside USB-C charging and a removable silicone pad.
The listing notes the scale may not fit inside all espresso machines and recommends measuring before purchase, so it suits pour-over more naturally than espresso.
05for varied brewing methods at home
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer
Someone who brews across several methods and wants one scale that moves easily between espresso, pour-over and filter coffee without switching tools.
A silicone cover sits over the 5.25-inch-square weighing surface, alongside a count-up and count-down timer and six unit options. The dual-colour LCD separates time and weight, and three AAA batteries are included.
Check the full body dimensions and maximum load for her setup; the listed weighing-surface size is not the overall footprint.
How to choose
Space for her setup
Measure the usable drip tray and the height beneath the portafilter with a cup in place. For pour over, check the platform and maximum load against the vessel, grounds and water together. A listed width alone does not establish that a scale will fit.
Power and everyday care
Maestri House and BAGAIL charge by USB-C. Greater Goods includes three AAA batteries, while KitchenTour also supplies batteries. Check the required type for replacements. A water-resistant pad does not make the entire scale washable; follow the care instructions for the electronics.
Weight and time controls
The listings describe 0.1g increments or sensitivity, which is not an independent accuracy test across every load. Compare minimum and maximum weights as well as timer controls. Automatic timing and manual timing suit different routines, so choose around how she likes to brew.
Make it personal
A handwritten card tucked alongside the scale, noting the coffee she mentioned wanting to try or the ratio she swears by, turns a thoughtful gift into something that feels quietly considered. It shows you listened, which counts for rather a lot.
A few useful details
Which scale will fit on her espresso machine?
The Maestri House measures 4.13 by 4.13 by 0.78 inches. BAGAIL measures 6.7 by 5.1 by 1 inch. Compare those with the actual tray and cup clearance; confirm the other models' full dimensions before choosing.
Which models are rechargeable?
Maestri House and BAGAIL list built-in rechargeable batteries and include USB-C cables. Greater Goods includes three AAA batteries, and KitchenTour includes batteries. Confirm Hario's power requirements and the battery type supplied with KitchenTour.
Can one scale serve pour over and espresso?
It can if the footprint, height, weight range and timing controls suit both setups. Include the brewing vessel in the total load. The Maestri House lists a 2000g maximum, while KitchenTour and BAGAIL list 3000g.
