No year at Seattle Coffee Gear would be complete without a look at our top 3 favorite accessories. These odds and ends are the perfect way to bring home an upgrade for you coffee bar without breaking the bank - so let's take a look!
Lucca Precision Scale
A precise, low-latency scale is a great way to improve your coffee making process. While this powerful little option might have a hard time fitting a whole Chemex, it's perfect for a single cup pour over or for dialing in your espresso shots.
We like the high contrast, easy to read digital display, and we love the rechargeable battery and low latency performance. Why does latency matter so much? Well, when dialing in espresso or brewing pour over you want to stop your grind or pour at a precise weight, so having a scale that is up to the second with its measurements is key. We have found that this scale provides that precision performance, and at a price far below other premium espresso scales.
Breville Distributor Duo
WDT distributor tools are all the rage right now, and for good reason. These brush like wire tools break up clumps in your espresso grounds to help prevent channeling and uneven distribution. What they don't do is level off your puck, something that a wedge tool is better suited for. Lucky for us, Breville has put these two tools together into one slick tool with their Distributor Duo.
This one has been hard for us to even keep in stock, as it's just designed so smartly. It's a really great way to take your espresso game to the next level, with barista quality tools that look great next to your equipment. The best part? Breville makes this tool available in both 54mm and 58mm sizes, so you can get whichever one fits your portafilter.
Eureka Disko Auto-Tamper
Auto-tampers are gaining traction in cafes and at home now that they are becoming available for a more attainable price point. We know that the cost of this Eureka Disko is still on the high end for an accessory, but it's actually a pretty good value, and these machines can add something to your espresso setup. By providing consistent, precise tamps you can fully remove that variable from your espresso crafting process, which is a boon for many users.
Whether you're a new user who just doesn't enjoy practicing your tamp, you share your machine with someone less experienced in the process, or you're looking to avoid hand strain, this is a great tool for many looking to evolve their espresso workflow!
Honorable Mention: Fellow Electric Atmos Vacuum Canister
Coffee canisters are nothing new, and have always been a great way to extend the shelf life of your coffee. The Electric Atmos Vacuum Canister helps you to ensure that every last bit of air is vented from its chamber with a small electric pump. With just the push of a button, you can be sure that you're getting the very best coffee preservation you can get.
This canister can run for 4 full months on a single charge, and with easy USB-C recharging you won't ever have to worry about it running out of juice. It's a great hi-tech way to store your coffee that works great in a coffee setup with all of our other favorite accessories!
Check out our video below to see these tools in action, and let us know in the comments which one is your favorite!