AMIR Digital Kitchen Scale 3000g

Yes, the 0.1g precision works well for tea and coffee brewing. Multiple users specifically mention using it for coffee dosing, and it's perfectly adequate for measuring 5-20g of loose leaf tea or dialing in espresso shots. Just note that the actual precision is 0.1g (not 0.01g as the title might suggest), which is fine for most brewing but not for ultra-precise espresso work where you need 0.1g increments on a 18-20g dose.

The compact design is actually one of its biggest strengths—15 reviewers specifically praise how easy it is to store and carry. It fits neatly in a coffee brewing setup or tea drawer without taking up counter space. The tradeoff is that the weighing platform is under 5 inches, so you'll want to use the included plastic tray when weighing larger items like a full kettle or gaiwan. For typical tea and coffee portions though, the size is perfect.

According to 8 different users, yes—the bright backlit LCD is surprisingly helpful. You can easily read measurements in dim morning light or under upper cabinets where many people keep their tea and coffee stations. The display stays lit long enough to record your measurement without needing to hold a button down.

The tare function works reliably (7 users confirm this), which is essential for tea brewing workflows. You can place your empty gaiwan or teapot on the scale, hit tare to zero it out, then add just the tea leaves to get an accurate measurement—or tare again and measure just your water. This makes it easy to hit consistent tea-to-water ratios without doing mental math.

Most users report long-term reliability, but there are a few failure points to be aware of. Four reviewers experienced display failures (blank screen), and occasionally the weighing platform can detach since it's held with double-sided tape. On the positive side, battery life is excellent (4+ mentions), and the scale is accurate and consistent over time for the majority of users. At this price point, it's a solid value, just don't expect commercial-grade durability.

For most loose leaf tea (5-10g servings), it's great. But if you're trying to measure very precious teas in 1-2g amounts, you might find the 0.1g precision limiting—one reviewer notes it's less accurate with very light items under 100g. For standard gongfu sessions where you're using 5-8g of tea, the accuracy is perfectly reliable and consistent.