TIPRE Coffee Scale with Timer

In pour-over mode, the TIPRE detects when water starts hitting the scale and automatically begins the timer — no button press needed. This is a huge convenience because with manual timers, you're often scrambling to start the timer with wet hands while holding a kettle. The display shows your elapsed time alongside weight and ratio simultaneously, so you can monitor your entire brew at a glance. The auto-start timing combined with the ratio tracking means you can focus entirely on your pouring technique instead of juggling a stopwatch.

Reviewers consistently praise the battery life — it lasts a long time on a single USB-C charge, easily handling daily coffee use for weeks. The rechargeable design is a genuine money-saver compared to scales that eat through coin cell batteries. One thing to be aware of: a small number of reviewers (isolated cases) reported battery failure after 2-3 months, but the manufacturer offers warranty replacement. For the vast majority of users, the battery is one of the scale's strongest points.

It's actually one of the best choices for beginners. Reviewers highlight the clear English instructions, simple operation straight out of the box, and automatic features that reduce the learning curve — like the timer that starts on its own when you pour. The ratio display guides you toward proper coffee-to-water proportions without needing to do math or memorize numbers. The tare function is straightforward and responsive. It's forgiving enough for someone just starting out, but precise enough (0.1g) that you won't outgrow it as your skills improve.

Definitely. The 0.1g precision lets you dial in espresso shots with real accuracy. There's a dedicated flow rate mode for controlling your pour-over technique, espresso-specific brewing modes, and the ratio tracking allows serious recipe experimentation. The 2kg capacity paired with 0.1g resolution is an unusually good combination at this price point. It's compact enough to fit under professional-grade home machines, and the silent mode is great for early morning brewing. Enthusiasts who've used higher-end scales report being pleasantly surprised by how capable this one is.

Being honest — there are a few minor quirks. The touch-sensitive buttons can accidentally activate when you're wiping the glass surface clean, which can be mildly annoying. The glass top is a fingerprint magnet. It always defaults to grams on startup and doesn't remember your last unit, and the beep setting resets after each power cycle (so if you mute it, you'll need to mute it again next time). Also, if you're using it for French press, removing the plunger or adding heavy objects while timing can stop the timer unexpectedly. None of these are dealbreakers, but they're worth knowing.

It handles all the major methods well. Pour-over gets automatic timer start and ratio tracking. Espresso has its own dedicated mode with shot timing. French press works great for dosing, though one caveat — if you press the plunger down while timing, the weight change can stop the timer, so time your press separately. It also works for general coffee bean measurement, Chemex, AeroPress, and any method where precise dosing matters. The 2kg capacity is more than enough for batch brewing too.

Surprisingly versatile, actually. Reviewers report using it for baking and cooking measurements (the 0.1g precision is great for recipes that call for exact amounts), weighing small packages for postage, DIY skincare preparations, hobby work like gaming mouse modding and modeling, and weighing coins and letters. The 2kg capacity handles most small-item needs. It's essentially a high-precision kitchen and utility scale that happens to have excellent coffee-specific features layered on top.

Yes — the color LED display is bright and highly readable, which reviewers consistently call out as a highlight. It's easy to see whether you're brewing in a well-lit kitchen or in dim early-morning light. This is a notable advantage over cheaper scales that use basic LCD screens requiring you to squint or lean in close. The bright display also helps when the scale is tucked under an espresso machine where visibility can be limited.

The essentials: 0.1g resolution (anything less and you can't properly dose espresso), a built-in timer, and responsive readings that don't drift. Beyond that, look for a compact form factor — the TIPRE is specifically designed to fit under espresso machines like the Breville Barista Express. Rechargeable battery is a big quality-of-life upgrade over coin cells. The TIPRE also includes flow rate mode for pour-over control and ratio tracking, which are features you'll appreciate as you get more into brewing. One honest note: the touch-sensitive buttons can sometimes activate when you're wiping the surface clean, so keep that in mind if you're messy.

Here's how it works with the TIPRE specifically: (1) Turn it on — the color LED display lights up immediately. (2) Place your empty cup, portafilter, or brewing vessel on the scale. (3) Press tare to zero it out. (4) Add your coffee grounds — for espresso, you're typically aiming for 18-20g. (5) Tare again with the grounds in your portafilter. (6) Start brewing — for pour-over, the timer starts automatically when water hits the scale. (7) Watch the real-time ratio display to hit your target (most people use 1:15 to 1:17 for pour-over). The whole process becomes second nature after a couple of uses, and reviewers say the auto-features make it nearly foolproof.

On the TIPRE scale, the timer serves a really practical purpose — it tracks your brew time so you can nail consistency. For pour-over, the timer actually starts automatically when you begin pouring, so you don't need to fumble with a separate stopwatch. For espresso, it helps you time your shot extraction (most people aim for 25-30 seconds). The TIPRE also pairs the timer with a real-time coffee-to-water ratio display, so you're getting both time and proportion feedback in one glance. It's one of those features that sounds minor until you realize how much it simplifies your workflow.

The TIPRE defaults to grams every time you turn it on, so for most coffee use you don't need to change anything — just power on and go. It displays to 0.1g precision, which is exactly what you need for coffee dosing. If you do want to switch to milliliters or ounces, there's a unit toggle, but one small quirk reviewers have noted: it doesn't remember your last unit selection, so it'll revert to grams after a power cycle. For coffee brewing, grams is the standard anyway, so this is rarely an issue in practice.

Yes, it does have a mute/silent mode, which is perfect for early morning brewing when you don't want to wake the household. One quirk worth knowing: the beep setting resets after you power cycle the scale, so you'll need to toggle it off each time you turn it on. It doesn't remember that you muted it last session. Minor inconvenience, but something to be aware of if silent operation is important to you.

Beyond the scale itself, you get a heat-resistant silicone cover/mat that protects the surface from hot vessels and spills — reviewers appreciate this as a thoughtful inclusion since it's usually sold separately. The scale charges via USB-C (cable included), so there are no batteries to buy. The display is a color LED that's bright and easy to read. Multiple unit options (grams, milliliters, ounces) are built in. It's essentially ready to use the moment you unbox it.

The glass surface is generally easy to wipe clean, and the included silicone mat adds a layer of protection against spills and coffee stains. One thing to be aware of though: the touch-sensitive buttons can accidentally activate when you're wiping the surface, which some reviewers find a little frustrating during cleanup. The glass is also a fingerprint magnet, so you may find yourself wiping it down often. A quick solution is to power the scale off before cleaning to avoid accidental button presses.

For coffee specifically, you want a few key things: 0.1g precision (critical for dialing in espresso), an integrated timer, a compact footprint that fits under your machine, and fast stable readings so the numbers aren't jumping around. The TIPRE checks all these boxes and adds ratio tracking and multiple brewing modes. Other things worth considering are power source (the TIPRE is USB-C rechargeable, which saves you from constantly buying batteries), display readability (the color LED is bright and clear), and capacity (2kg handles any home brewing scenario).

For coffee, you want a scale with 0.1g resolution — that's the sweet spot between precision and practicality. The TIPRE delivers exactly this, and reviewers consistently praise its accuracy and stability. The readings are fast and consistent without the flickering or drifting you sometimes see on cheaper kitchen scales. For context, a single gram difference in an 18g espresso dose is about a 5.5% change, so 0.1g precision genuinely matters for repeatability. Laboratory-grade scales offer 0.01g but that's overkill and they tend to be too sensitive to vibrations for a kitchen counter.