Why Using a Coffee Scale is a Game Changer!
Precision brewing for a better cup, every time.
At Laughing Bird Coffee, we know that great coffee doesn’t just happen—it’s crafted. From the farm to the roast to your morning cup, every step matters. One of the simplest but most powerful tools in your brewing setup? A digital coffee scale.
🎯 Why It Matters
Brewing coffee is a balance of art and science. If you're still using scoops or eyeballing your grounds, you're likely getting an inconsistent cup. A scale removes the guesswork and helps you achieve the perfect coffee-to-water ratio.
Our favorite starting point is the 1:16 ratio—one gram of coffee for every 16 grams (or milliliters) of water. For example: 18g of coffee + 288g of water = one beautifully balanced cup.
This small step brings out more sweetness, clarity, and balance in every brew.
🌞 Brew With Confidence
Whether you're making pour-over, French press, AeroPress, or cold brew, a scale helps you avoid:
- Over-extraction (bitter)
- Under-extraction (sour or weak)
It’s especially helpful when brewing our lighter roasts and single origin coffee—where small changes in ratio make a big difference.
🛠 Recommended Tool: Timemore Scale
We don’t sell brewing gear yet, but we highly recommend the Timemore Digital Scale for both beginners and pros. It’s sleek, accurate, rechargeable, and easy to use.
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It’s one of the tools we use and trust in our own home setups.
🐦 A Laughing Bird Approach to Brewing
Since we roast-to-order, we encourage you to brew with the same intention and care. Using a scale is one simple way to get more from each cup—and honor the work our growers and roasters put into it.
💡 Bonus Savings Tip
Order 2LB or 5LB bags for a better price per ounce, and when you spend $30, you'll qualify for free shipping. More coffee, less shipping, more savings.
Ready to Brew Smarter?
Start weighing your coffee and water and experience the difference in every cup. And if you try the Timemore scale, let us know how it goes—we love hearing from our Laughing Bird community!