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Grinder

Grinds fresh and fine enough for espresso. The single biggest upgrade to taste.

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Scale

Weigh coffee in and espresso out, so a good shot is one you can repeat.

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Tamper

Presses the coffee flat and even. Must match your machine's basket size.

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Distributor

Normcore Coffee Distributor Tool

Normcore

Coffee Distributor Tool

Basket size unverifiedPalm style · Adjustable depth

We couldn't confirm the Normcore Coffee Distributor Tool fits the KitchenAid KF8: we don't know the portafilter size of the KitchenAid KF8 (the distributor is made for 58mm). The distributor must match the portafilter size exactly, so check both before buying.

$45.99

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Puck screen

Sits on top of the coffee for more even water flow and a cleaner machine. Must match your machine's basket size.

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Dosing cup

Catches grounds from the grinder so less ends up on the counter. Must match your machine's basket size.

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Milk pitcher

For steaming milk for lattes and cappuccinos.

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Knock box

A place to knock out used coffee pucks.

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