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The essentials

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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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Nice to have

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Puck screen

Normcore Espresso 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.

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WDT tool

Fine needles that break up clumps so water flows evenly through the coffee.

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Distributor

Levels the coffee before you tamp. 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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