Normcore 54mm Magnetic Dosing Cup, Espresso Dosing Cup, Barista Coffee Grinder Dosing Tools Fit 54mm Breville Sage Portafilter Basket, Matte Black Anodized Aluminum

Updates: Normcore contacted me about the issue and send me a new one. The new one I received has great finish and works well.I have bunch of normcore coffee accessories, most of them are great quality and have great finish, but this shaker came with scratches/dent on four side on the inner rim at the bottom.

It does its job. I think it can be a good replacement for a WDT, but it does have a few small issues. For example, quite a bit of coffee sticks to the inner walls maybe around 4 grams.However, I found a trick to avoid this: before using it, you can coat the inside with some ground coffee so that when you add the freshly ground coffee you’ll actually brew with, it won’t stick as much (or at all).Another tip is to hold the cup firmly but without applying too much pressure, because it could open up and cause the coffee to fly out.Other than that, it’s a decent product.Just remember: shake it gently, not too hard and not for too long!

Best shaker I’ve had. The design keeps it pretty clean compared to others that I have tried. Easy to wipe it clean. Fits perfectly for my 54mm portfilter. I would recommend this shaker.

Shake what your normcore gave ya, idk they didn't give this to me I bought it, works just fine (get it like coffee fines)

No sure what to think... Lance seems to be promoting the benefits so I bought one. Using it about 5 times, I had two explosions and dumped coffee grounds all over the counter and floor. The whole workflow when using this thing is a complete mess. So did it help? I liked it when it worked, but I can get the same effect with a glass to catch the grinder output and use my palm to cover and shake.I like normcore stuff and it is well made, but overall, unless you are really careful and feel you must have this sort of a system, I'd say that you are better off investing elsewhere.

If you thought WDT was the solution to your uneven extractions, you were wrong! The blind shaker is the WAY TO GO!I went from WDT and a moderate amount of channeling with my Breville Bambino to professional level extraction in an instant. Had to coarsen the grounds because of how evenly they tamped, leaving less room for the water to push through.Made sour/bitter coffee taste velvety and sweet!Value is worth every penny! Easy to use, easy to clean! Built like a TANK! Black, matte, what more do you want for your espresso bar?!?

Pro: Nicely machinedCon: Not for meAs another reviewer said: I have to use a WDT or puck leveler anyway when using this bc no amount of shaking/tapping/praying evenly distributed the grinds. The beautiful black finish spotlights all the grounds that remain in the cup - and it is quite a bit.Summary: It displays nicely in your coffee bar gear collection but is an unnecessary step.

I like how simple this dosing cup is -- just collect the grinded coffee grounds, close it, shake it around, and then empty it into the portafilter. It does a really good job at breaking up the chunks and ensuring that the grounds are distributed evenly.