A barista explains why a kitchen scale is essential for making the best-quality homemade coffee, especially pour-overs.

So, how to ensure that your coffee measurements are as accurate as possible?

Enter: A kitchen scale.

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Heres what to know.

Because these measure only in volume, they wont account for the coffee ground size or weight.

Weighing the coffee is more accurate and precise than using volume-based measuring cups or spoons.

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Because these measure only in volume, they wont account for the coffee ground size or weight.

According to Han, if your ratios are off, itll affect the brews taste and color.

A kitchen scale is anessential tool for bakingbut can also be useful for any other kitchen task.

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Digital scales are also helpful when scaling and converting recipes to make more (or less) quantities.

With a digital scale, you also easily increase or decrease a recipe based on your needs.

A kitchen scale is an essential tool for baking but can also be useful for any other kitchen task.

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