A coffee scale isn't about making your morning more complicated. It's about knowing what you did when a cup tastes good, so you can make it again. The TIMEMORE Basic Mini is a compact coffee scale with a timer and three modes: regular weighing, espresso, and pour-over.This scale is my everyday workhorse. It has never let me down once.—JoeThat combination of weighing and timing makes it useful whether you're watching an espresso shot or building a pour-over recipe. You can keep track of your brew in one place instead of balancing a scale, a separate timer, and a mental note that you'll probably forget by tomorrow.Why use a scale for coffee?Measuring coffee and water by weight gives you a repeatable starting point. For pour-over, you can track how much water you've added relative to your coffee dose. For espresso, you can monitor the weight of the coffee in the cup alongside the shot time.You don't need to turn every cup into a spreadsheet. Start with a recipe, notice what you enjoy, and change one thing at a time. The scale helps you keep the other parts steady while you experiment.Three modes for your brewing routine Regular mode: Use the scale for straightforward weighing during coffee prep. Espresso mode: Combines weighing with an automatic timer workflow for tracking your shot. Pour-over mode: Helps you follow the weight and timing of your pour without managing a separate timer. Automatic timer functions: Start and stop behavior depends on the selected mode. Follow the mode instructions so the scale responds as you expect. Small details that matter every day Compact and lightweight: A practical option for a small coffee station or a travel setup. Check the available space on your espresso machine's drip tray before choosing it. Rechargeable battery: A 760 mAh battery lets you recharge the scale as part of your routine. IPX3 water-resistance rating: Provides limited protection against water spray. Treat it as water-resistant, not waterproof or suitable for immersion. Black or white: Choose the finish that suits your setup. Put it to work at your coffee stationPlace the scale on a stable, level surface and choose the mode for your brew. Tare your cup or brewing vessel so you're measuring the coffee or water, not the container. Use the timer to follow your recipe, then taste the result before deciding what to adjust.For espresso, confirm that your cup and scale fit safely beneath the spouts. For pour-over, make sure the brewing setup sits securely on the weighing platform. Compact is useful, but fit still depends on your equipment.Care without overthinking itWipe up spills promptly and clean the scale according to TIMEMORE's instructions. Don't submerge it or assume the IPX3 rating makes it safe to wash under running water. Follow the charging guidance and keep the charging connection dry.Product details Brand and model: TIMEMORE Basic Mini Product type: Coffee scale with timer Modes: Regular, espresso, and pour-over Timer: Automatic start and stop functions by mode Battery: 760 mAh rechargeable Water-resistance rating: IPX3 Colors: Black and white When you find a cup you want to repeat, knowing your weights and timing is a lot more useful than remembering that you used “about this much.”
