Setup builder

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Pick the parts you need and skip anything you already own. We check that everything fits together and keep a running total against your budget.

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The essentials

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Espresso machine

Heats the water and pushes it through the coffee. Everything else is chosen to fit it.

Grinder

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Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2.0

Timemore

Black Mirror Basic 2.0

Won't fit the drip tray0.1 g · Auto timer

The Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2.0 isn't espresso-sized, so it may not fit on your machine's drip tray under the cup. You can still weigh your beans with it.

Tamper

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Nice to have

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Milk pitcher

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Knock box

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WDT tool

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

Distributor

Levels the coffee before you tamp. Must match your machine's basket size.

Puck screen

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

Dosing cup

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