Hario, Drip Scale Timer

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.

The Hario V60 scale and timer is right off the bat a solid unit. The batteries last forever and you'll get a durable, reliable precision worthy of the Hario name. And trust me, the Hario name is trumpeted enough it's like those people who will only drive on Goodyear tires when Yokohama tires absolutely kick butt also. Time and temperature are critical for great cooking, and the same could be said for specialty coffee preparation. When I say specialty coffee I do not mean snooty, upscale coffee, I mean the kind of coffee we as a culture are evolving into now that the days of oil in your cup are almost over. Trust me, a lot of Starbucks and Peet's and other purveyors are really just the "new" oil in your cup and their product is medium quality at best. If you are still getting your coffee from a reservoir or some sort of holding system, understand this: coffee is meant to be brewed and drunk fresh. No holding time, no sugar (some of the beans out there are so sweet you would put your ordinary go to amount of sugar in it, taste it and know it was too sweet) and milk not cream. Why mild and not cream? It's technical, but it's called 'the protein bridge.' Most baristas will not know what that means. If you find one who does, stick with them and ask them for a pourover and if they do it right (no guarantee they will) you will understand you can never go back to drip coffee ever again. Hey, I didn't start the revolution of coffee, somebody else did, but I sure don't want to lose that war and neither do you. There are big, big changes going on in the coffee world, and you want to be a part of the change. So, you personally do not have to get a Hario V60 right now, but you eventually should and you should also eventually learn to source, grind, weigh, time the brew and serve properly your own cup of coffee and there is a very, very important reason why. Because your barista won't. Big coffee chains and little ones are interested in money, not serving the best product possible, though they say they are. Only a small percentage of the dozens and dozens of baristas I have tested throughout the bay area (San Francisco) have gotten better than a D on the proper pourover process. Why is this important, because if you don't miss a step, the cup you enjoy (and most people don't even know how coffee should be drunk, truthfully) is in a word, transcendent. You need to get on to the fact I have that you have been severely under served by your coffee industry in general for a long, long time for a simple reason: ..you can still make a lot of money serving absolute crap and there are very, very few other (except for perhaps the software business) businesses - not even the food business can pass this test most of the time - can do that. There are a gillion convenience stores that will witness for me to this fact. Some of you will too. Why all this hustle and bustle about coffee? Oh, my friends, it's for the most special reason of all. It has finally gotten out, after years of divisiveness between coffee connoisseurs and coffee consumers that coffee is, and always was, the most complex and sophisticated flavor on the planet in all history, and for a long, long time to come. This sole and single fact has driven the coffee consumption of the planet from half a billion cups in 2012 to a trillion cups today. Yes, a trillion cups of coffee are consumed on Earth every year. This staggering metric is confession to the relationship we all have with the coffee bean. It goes way back, it has big mojo. Because we have had such a ritualistic and long lived relationship with this one flavor more than any other flavor in all time, it isn't until now we are elevating ourselves culturally through what we drink. I don't think all of you will agree with me, but the age of the end of alcohol as the number one go to beverage is at hand and coffee is the winner for all time. That is why the bean has been more fully dimensionalized only this late in culture due to the realization of this. Those dimensionalizations have taken the form of coffee kambutcha (which is kind redundant because coffee is already a fermented food and just enough fermented not to need 'kambutchalizing') but those of you addicted to sensory front kicks on your tastebuds, and its evil sidekick 'under-flavoring' can take a pass on my advice. So unless you are a geek like me and would buy a Brewista II over a Hario, just for the slight added features but didn't want to afford the price differential, the Hario V60 can be a well deserved choice. The Lone Comic circleR

I purchased this scale in January, 2016 to make pour-over coffee and I love it. It's light-weight and easy to use. In 2018, I started selling on eBay and also used the scale to weigh packages (the smaller ones). Granted, I had to convert grams to ounces so after about 6 months I bought a scale specifically for eBay. All of this to say, the scale is tougher than it looks. Other reviewers mention that it does not like to get wet and that is true. I also purchased the Hario Acrylic Stand with Drip Tray so it almost eliminates the possibility of water getting on the scale when you're pouring as well as providing a protected place to store the scale, dripper, and glass carafe. I would buy this product again because it makes the pour-over coffee process easier and more exact, has a small footprint on the counter, and is durable. 2023 UPDATE: It is now December 2023, and after (almost) 8 years, I still use and LOVE this scale. I use it mostly to weigh my coffee beans and water for my cold brew and pour-over coffee. I don’t have a single complaint about this scale!

I'm surprised by how much I enjoy having the timer built into the scale and not having to fuss with my phone or buying a timer. This is the first device of this sort that I've ever owned, but I feel it's really easy to use from the start. Setting something on it and pushing START means your scale will automatically tare for what is on it when you start up. I do have to subtract one star because I have a bit of trouble getting the timer started now and then because of the capacitive buttons. Because it's so light and made of plastic, I'm concerned about it's long term durability. It is also expensive when compared to similarly functional devices. I purchased this one for the timer being built in and to round out my entirely HARIO branded coffee kit. If not for the brand, I'm not sure I would have purchased it at this price. I believe it's an excellent buy at $25-30, but for the $47 that I paid after taxes, it's a bit steep.

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 experience If 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.

The scale works. My old KitchenAid would be really slow in making small incremental measurements. For example it'd say 19 grams and I needed that 20th gram. I would slowly add beans, 1 at a time, until I'd add 10 or even 15 when it would jump from 19 to 23 or something. This scale is quick and responds well to adding a bean or two. It measures in .1 gram increments as long as there is less than 200 grams on the scale. I also like the touch sensitive buttons. My old scale had those clicky buttons under a bubble types, and holding them down to get the unit to tare or whatnot was frustrating. These buttons are great. You can just lightly tap the button and go about your business rather than holding it down and trying to get it to work. Also, as the other reviewer states, there isn't the auto-off problem that I had with my last couple scales. I love the built-in timer (the reason I bought the scale, otherwise I'd have gotten the cj4000 or whatever it's called). Helps me to keep both an eye on what I'm doing with the coffee and I don't have to guestimate time. I have better control over my pour with that info right there, side by side. The form factor is truly nice, it's just the right size for making coffee. I expected it to actually be larger, but the small size is better than I expected. Just the right size for a chemex. I haven't had it long enough to know how battery life or product longevity will be, but I can say right now that it is truly nice for a coffee geek like me. Hario continues to show that they are in touch with the coffee crowd, and are willing to deliver. Edit: Gram only! It should be noted that this scale will NOT measure in standard US oz. I didn't expect it to, but just mentioning for someone that might care about that.

Love this beast! Use it everyday for pour over coffee. We have had this since 2019 (7 years) and it still works and looks as it did on day one! We even use it as our kitchen scale to measure ingredients when we bake. I would say it's not designed for that as there is a weight limit but we use it for everything! The thing doesn't break! I maybe changed the batteries once so the battery life is great! There is a built in timer as well (no sounds). I won't use another scale, ever!

I’ve been using the Hario Drip Scale Timer since Sept. 2017, and after nearly 9 years of daily use, it remains a core tool in my coffee workflow. I primarily use it for Aeropress brewing in an espresso-style manual setup. I roast my own coffee beans, so I’m constantly dialing in dose, ratio, and extraction variables. My process is consistent: I weigh whole beans to set dose, grind fresh, then place the inverted Aeropress on the scale. I tare, add grounds, and perform a controlled pour using a gooseneck kettle while tracking water in grams to maintain brew ratio precision. I monitor steep time, manage extraction through timing and light agitation, then complete the press. While the Aeropress does not produce true espresso pressure or traditional crema, this weight-and-time workflow allows for a highly repeatable, concentrated extraction. The scale has remained accurate and responsive over years of daily use.

I use the scale everyday to weight my coffee shot and also time the grind. It is accurate and allows me to pull a consistent shot everytime. A neat addition to my Home Coffee Empire.

Precyzyjna. Bardzo wygodna pomimo, że kompaktowa :)

Sem dúvida, há muitas outras balanças com preços acessíveis disponíveis no mercado. Contudo, para os que aderem à Terapia do Café e que valorizam essa deliciosa alquimia e todo o ritual para se extrair o melhor do grão, afirmo que vale o investimento, porque, além de linda e acompanhar a linha da marca, tem também o cronômetro disponível em sua tela, o que facilita o processo. É um luxo, tal como toda a linha Hario, que oferece tantos outros produtos para que o mencionado ritual fique ainda mais harmônico.

Fungerar bra

Excellent produit ! La balance est précise (0.1g) et très rapide. Le mieux c'est qu'elle ne s'arrete pas automatiquement au bout des quelques sécondes, ce qui laisse le temps de bien préparer l'extraction avec le V60 ou autre. Le timer est un plus non négligeable. J'utilisais jusqu'à là une balance + un chrono et j'adopte sans hésiter la Hario. Un plus de comodité !