Does the timer start automatically when you add weight?

The timer starts with a manual tap, giving you control over when timing begins. This lets you tare the portafilter or cup, dose your coffee, and then start the timer exactly when you begin the shot or pour.

Will this fit under a standard espresso portafilter?

The scale has a low-profile design intended to fit under most home espresso machines. Check your machine's clearance from drip tray to group head if space is tight.

How quickly does the scale register changes in weight?

Response time is fast enough to track espresso extraction as it flows, so you can watch yield accumulate during the shot rather than waiting for the reading to settle.

Can I use this for pourover coffee as well?

Yes. The scale works for any brewing method where you need to weigh water or coffee and track time. The 0.1-gram accuracy and integrated timer suit manual brewing of all kinds.

Is the display backlit?

The product details do not specify whether the display is backlit. The screen shows weight and time clearly in typical lighting conditions.

TIMEMORE Basic 3.0 Electronic Espresso Scale with Timer

The 3-second version

0.1-gram precision for dialing in espresso doses and measuring yield
Integrated timer starts and stops with a tap, no mode switching
Low-profile design fits under portafilters and beside pourover drippers
Compact platform limits capacity
Battery-powered, no plug-in option

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Espresso scale that shows you weight and time on one compact display

Most kitchen scales either lack the precision espresso demands or make you toggle between weight and timer, which means looking away during the shot or doing math afterward. This one shows both numbers at once and reads to a tenth of a gram, so you can watch your 18-gram dose pull 36 grams in 28 seconds without switching screens or running a phone timer.

The difference matters most when you're chasing consistency. If your grinder drifts or you're testing a new bean, having dose, yield, and time visible in real time gives you the three variables you need to adjust. It's built for people who actually use those numbers, not for those who just want coffee to happen.

Good gift when

Home espresso enthusiasts who dial in by weight and time
Pourover brewers who want precision without clutter
People upgrading from kitchen scales to coffee-specific tools
Anyone working with tight counter space around their machine

Skip it if Needs a scale that handles larger batch brewing or weighs more than typical espresso doses

Specs

Accuracy: 0.1 gram
Timer: Integrated, tap to start/stop
Display: Weight and time shown simultaneously
Surface: Water-resistant
Power: Battery
Color options: Black, White

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Ships in product packaging; color choice required at purchase.

The details

This electronic scale combines weight measurement and shot timing in a single low-profile unit designed to fit under most espresso machines and beside pourover setups. The display shows grams and elapsed time simultaneously, so you can dial in extraction by dose and duration without switching modes or running a separate timer.

The platform reads to 0.1 gram, which matters when you're measuring 18-gram doses or tracking yield through a shot. Response time is quick enough to catch the first drips, and the surface is water-resistant enough to handle splashes from bloom or a stray dribble from the portafilter.

Compact footprint keeps the scale out of the way on crowded counters. The timer starts with a tap and resets with another, and both readouts stay visible throughout the brew. Battery-powered, so no cord to route around your setup. Available in black or white to match your grinder or machine.

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TIMEMORE Basic 3.0 Electronic Espresso Scale with Timer

Precision brewing scale built for pourover and espresso, with integrated timer and 0.1-gram accuracy

$59at timemore.com

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The 3-second version

0.1-gram precision for dialing in espresso doses and measuring yield
Integrated timer starts and stops with a tap, no mode switching
Low-profile design fits under portafilters and beside pourover drippers
Compact platform limits capacity
Battery-powered, no plug-in option

Questions

Does the timer start automatically when you add weight?: The timer starts with a manual tap, giving you control over when timing begins. This lets you tare the portafilter or cup, dose your coffee, and then start the timer exactly when you begin the shot or pour.
Will this fit under a standard espresso portafilter?: The scale has a low-profile design intended to fit under most home espresso machines. Check your machine's clearance from drip tray to group head if space is tight.
How quickly does the scale register changes in weight?: Response time is fast enough to track espresso extraction as it flows, so you can watch yield accumulate during the shot rather than waiting for the reading to settle.
Can I use this for pourover coffee as well?: Yes. The scale works for any brewing method where you need to weigh water or coffee and track time. The 0.1-gram accuracy and integrated timer suit manual brewing of all kinds.
Is the display backlit?: The product details do not specify whether the display is backlit. The screen shows weight and time clearly in typical lighting conditions.