If you’re a coffee lover who wants to make a good quality pour over, a scale is a necessity.
Is a scale necessary for pour over coffee?
You can use a standard kitchen scale to measure beans for drip, Aeropress, or French press. But to make pour over, you need a coffee-specific scale with a built-in timer.
Can I use a food scale?
A coffee scale should be as precise as possible. The best coffee scales measure by .1 gram increments.
How accurate should a coffee scale be?