I bought a $200 'precision' coffee scale that was a total letdown

Honestly, I saw all the hype about needing super exact measurements and got the Acaia Pearl thinking it would change my pour over game. Ngl, after six months of use, I can't tell any difference from my old $20 kitchen scale, and the app is more annoying than helpful. Has anyone else felt like the super expensive gear is just not worth it for home brewing?

3 comments

3 Comments

kai_park1mo ago

Yeah, it's just coffee at the end of the day, not rocket science.

nina_jenkins1mo agoMost Upvoted

Ugh, this happens with every hobby now.

sarah5311mo ago

My friend runs a small roastery and the science behind bean density and water temperature is pretty complex. It takes real skill to pull a perfect shot consistently. Calling it just coffee feels like it misses the point of the craft.