Hario V60 Drip Coffee Scale and Timer, Black

This scale is great.I recently started at a coffee company, and wanted to learn more about brewing, brew methods, extraction times, etc., in order to be of more help to our customers, and so that I could know our coffee better (beyond the fact that I love chemistry, and playing with coffee like this makes me feel like I'm in the lab).I can't say that I have anything near a coffee lab, yet, but the things I needed most were a scale and a timer. This fit the bill for both of those!Although this scale is quite a bit more expensive than some of the other digital scales you'll find on Amazon, it's also a bit more precise, and it has the inclusion of a timer. It makes it a lot easier to start a timer while measuring out how many grams of water you're adding when it's right on the scale you're looking at as opposed to a separate device. On top of that, Hario is a leading brand name in coffee gear production, and I really trust their build quality. I've only had it for a couple of months, but so far I can't complain. I haven't had any major spills on the scale yet, just a couple of drops here and there, and it hasn't done any damage. I can't speak to whether or not it would function if you bathed it in water.The fact that it has a reading for a tenth of a gram seems a little over the top. I understand it's a feature for measuring out ground coffee to make sure you're getting exact measurements, so it does serve a purpose for those who REALLY really care. I think that if I were a bit more anal I'd consider it a more worthwhile feature, maybe even a necessity, but as an enthusiast I think it's a little much.All of that aside, if you're just looking for a kitchen scale DO NOT GET THIS DEVICE. You can find something a lot more affordable and that serves you just as well. I'm guessing it is a tiny minority of bakers that would actually care about things being weighed down to a tenth of a gram. I would only recommend this scale to coffee enthusiasts who are looking to get a little more scientific about their approach to coffee.

About two years ago I started to get really in to home coffee brewing, moving beyond drip and instant on the quest for a better cup. At some point it became apparent that if I was to continue in my journey I was going to need a scale to really hone my craft. As I researched I decided that I was gonna take the leap and buy something towards the top of the line. After settling on this unit I couldn't be happier.First and foremost, the build quality. This unit is solidly built and despite having an entirely plastic exterior doesn't feel cheap at all. The scale itself has a pleasent heft. This weight, along with the rubber feet on the bottom, keep the scale firmly in place while operating. In a nice nod to space saving sensibility, the scale even has a mounting hole on the back, much like you might expect on a wall clock. Even when not hung up, the scale has a small form factor and is both unintrusive on the counter and easy to stash away.Functionally, the scale delivers as well. The display is easy to read and the built in timer function is invaluable. It's nice to have one less thing to manage when handling your kettle, moving the brew device, and focusing on your pour. The "buttons" (more accurately they are touch sensitive spots) are easy to press and hardly ever misregister even a light tap. The built in auto-off feature ensures that you don't run down the battery while you're off enjoying your perfectly brewed cup. The scale reads and updates quickly, and the decimal level precision is perfect for those who want exacting control over their coffee experienceIf there is one point of weakness with this scale, it's in a particular nuance of the the measuring. When tareing the scale during operation (for instance in between blooming the grounds and pouring) the decimal precision is lost if the brew method you choose happens to be on the hefty side. However, in my experience the quick updating gram level accuracy has been more than adequate.This minor drawback, however, is not enough to warrant even the slightest deduction in score. This Hario scale sits nicely in that price point where you're definitely getting the bang for your buck. Anyone who is looking for a sturdy, consistent scale designed with coffee in mind should not hesitate to pick one of these up.