Black Mirror 3.0 Coffee Scale
A top choice for professional baristas, the Black Mirror 3.0 is a complete overhaul of the coffee scale.
- Ratio and flow rate indicator: Simply dose your coffee and pour to your desired ratio. The Basic 3.0 displays your water to coffee ratio in real time. No calculator needed, Basic 3.0 does the math for you and the flow rate indicator helps you accurately manage pouring speed.
- Improved accuracy: Electromagnetic shield deflects interference from magnetic catch cups and other electronic sources.
- Auto tare and timer: In espresso and pour over modes, the Basic 3.0 will auto tare when you place your cup and automatically start the timer once your flow starts. Seamless and hands free.
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Available at selected outlets: Takealot, Yuppychef, Amazon, Cape Coffee Beans and more
The main reasons why professional baristas and prosumers use the Black Mirror Coffee Scale each time they make coffee are:
- PERFECT RECIPES: As coffee is such a potent ingredient, 1 gram too much or too little will make a significant difference in a single serving. (5-6% technically). Using a coffee scale allows you to perfect your recipe of coffee to water and repeat it consistently.
- SAVE COFFEE AND MONEY: Overdosing by 1 g per day, will cost you up to 2 cups per month. That’s 24 cups per year, which is 360g and a 1/3 the price of the Black Mirror Coffee Scale.
- SPEED AND ACCURACY of coffee scales versus kitchen scales: Coffee scales weight in finer increments (0.1g) and register weight almost instantly to reflect flow rate when pouring. Kitchen scales are inadequate for this task.
- EASY WORKFLOW: Coffee scales are ergonomically designed for coffee making workflow. The Black Mirror Coffee scale being of the best you can buy.
- COFFEE MAKING FEATURES: The Black Mirror Coffee scale has advanced coffee-specific features such as auto timer mode, which starts the timer as soon as the scale registers weight.
- VALUE FOR MONEY: The feature loaded Black Mirror Scale outperforms any scale in its price range.
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The beautiful matte black finish comes to life when the hidden LED display lights up. This finish allows it to be visible even in extreme sunlight. The Basic 3.0 has all the usual features of the 2.0, E.g., Side and front on/off buttons, auto-timer mode, engraved power and timer buttons instead of touch screen to make it easier. The 3.0 is more compact than the 2.0 (23% lighter at 300g, 34% less volume at 2cm thick x 14cm wide), making it even better for all applications.
- Espresso mode, pour over mode and manual mode.
- Auto tare and timer: In espresso and pour over modes.
- Sleek minimalist design.
- 24-hour continual use.
- Hidden LED backlit display (timer / weight / battery life bar)
- Matte surface prevents reflection, scratching and water stains / fingerprints
- Water-resistant nanotech coating
- Dual function silicone pad: Raised edges for stability, temperature and spill protection. Flip over to use as a cradle for your portafilter when weighing espresso dry dose.
- Weight in 0.1g increments (0.5g min | 2.0kg max). Uber fast and accurate
- 3 min automatic off time
- USB-recharge cable (Type C) included
- Batter life indicator
- Rapid recharging: Full recharge in 3.5 hours.
- Weight: 300g
- Size: 140 x 120 x 20mm (W x D x H)
- USB recharging 1600mAh battery for (USB type-C)
- Surface Temperature Resistance: -10°C to 60°C or -20°C to 100°C with Silicone Pad
- Load range: 0.2g-2000g
- Accuracy variances: 0.5g (2-500g), 1g (500-1000g) 3g (1000-2000g)
- Ensure scale is on flat, stable, dry surface before use
- DO NOT use while charging
- Use Basic 3 on a flat and stable surface.
- Use the included silicone pad to protect the surface of Basic 3 and its internal
components from heat.
- Avoid fully depleting the battery. If Basic 3 detects that its battery is fully
depleted, it may require a low-current charge via a computer USB port before a
standard adapter can be used.
- Using Basic 3 while charging may result in decreased accuracy.
- When the timer is not activated, Basic 3 will idle for three minutes before
entering standby mode.
- To minimize the risk of water damage, avoid allowing liquid to enter the
charging port or any gaps in the scale body.
- Basic 3 is calibrated to exact specifications. Unauthorized disassembly may
compromise its reliability and usability.
- Basic 3 comes with a limited one-year manufacturer’s warranty. warranty does
not cover damage caused by wear and tear or attempts to disassemble the device.
- Basic 3 was designed to brew great coffee. It is not intended for trade or
commercial use.
- 1-year limited warranty distributed by Moreflavour.co.za, official Timemore wholesale distributor.
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| Basic 2 | Basic 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Feature Set | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Espresso Mode | ✕ | ✓ |
| Pourover Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ratio Function | ✕ | ✓ |
| Flow Rate Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minimum Weight | 0.5g | 0.2g |
| Static Shielding | Basic | Advanced |
| Battery Life |
~240 Brews Assuming 5 min duration |
~280 Brews Assuming 5 min duration |
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