Espresso machine
KitchenAid
KF8
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The essentials
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Grinder
Grinds fresh and fine enough for espresso. The single biggest upgrade to taste.
Scale
Weigh coffee in and espresso out, so a good shot is one you can repeat.
Tamper
Presses the coffee flat and even. Must match your machine's basket size.
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Distributor
Normcore
Gravity Distributor Tool
Basket size unverifiedPalm style
We couldn't confirm the Normcore Gravity 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.
Puck screen
Normcore
Espresso Puck Screen
Basket size unverified1.7 mm · 150 µm mesh
We couldn't confirm the Normcore Espresso Puck Screen fits the KitchenAid KF8: we don't know the portafilter size of the KitchenAid KF8 (the puck screen is made for 58mm). The puck screen must match the portafilter size exactly, so check both before buying.
WDT tool
Fine needles that break up clumps so water flows evenly through the coffee.
Dosing cup
Catches grounds from the grinder so less ends up on the counter. Must match your machine's basket size.