In daily life, the emergence of some appliances is to enable us to have higher efficiency or better and more outstanding completion of a task when performing it! And these tools are usually collectively referred to as’ auxiliary tools’ by us. In the field of coffee, there are also many such small inventions.
For example, the “carved needle” that can make the floral pattern look better; A ‘cloth powder needle’ that can break up coffee powder and reduce channeling effects. They can all help us make a cup of coffee from different perspectives. So today, we will focus on the topic of auxiliary tools for coffee and share what other auxiliary tools exist in the field of coffee and their respective functions.
1. Secondary water distribution network
As shown in the picture, this thin circular iron piece is the ‘secondary water separation net’! There are many types of secondary water distribution networks that can be distinguished based on different manufacturing processes, but their functions are all the same! It is to make the Italian concentrated extraction more uniform.
The use of the secondary water separation network is very simple. Just put it on the powder before the extraction and concentration. Then during the extraction process, it will redistribute the hot water dripping from the water distribution network and evenly spread it to powder, so that the hot water can be extracted more evenly.
2. Paragon Ice Hockey
This golden ball is the Paragon ice hockey invented by Sasa Sestic, the founder of the original plan, One Coffee, and World Barista Championship champion. The specific function of this ice hockey is to rapidly cool down the coffee liquid it comes into contact with through the low temperature stored in the body, thereby achieving the effect of preserving the aroma! Its usage is very simple, just place it below the coffee drip location~Italian and hand drawn can be used.
3 Lily Drip
Lily Drip has recently sparked another wave in coffee competitions, and it has to be said that this brewing “little toy” is really great. Under normal use, the filter cup often experiences uneven extraction of coffee powder due to accumulation. But with the addition of Lily Pearl, the coffee powder accumulated in the center was dispersed, and the uneven extraction was thus improved. And Lily Pearl has a wide variety of styles, with different filter cups corresponding to different styles. Those who want to purchase must carefully compare their own filter cup styles before making a purchase.
4. Powder dispenser
Before the concentrated extraction begins, we need to first fill the coffee grounds ground by the grinder into the powder bowl. As for filling coffee powder, there are currently two main ways! The first method is to directly use the handle to receive the coffee grounds ground by the grinder, which is simple and convenient. But the disadvantage is that the handle has a large volume and is not very convenient to weigh! And without being wiped dry, it is easy to leave a puddle of water on the electronic scale. So there was another method, using a ‘powder collector’
First, use a powder dispenser to collect the coffee powder, and then pour the coffee powder into the powder bowl by opening the valve. The benefits of doing so are twofold: firstly, it can maintain cleanliness, prevent coffee powder from spilling out easily, and there will be no residual moisture on the electronic scale due to the handle not being wiped dry; Secondly, the powder can also be dropped more evenly as a result. But there are also drawbacks, such as the addition of an extra operation process, which reduces the overall speed and is not very friendly to merchants with high cup volume. Therefore, everyone will choose a more suitable way to attract customers based on their own situation.
5. Mysterious Mirror
As you can see, this is a small mirror. It is an “extraction observation mirror” used to “peek” into the concentration and extraction process.
Its function is to provide a more convenient way for friends with lower coffee machine positions to observe. You don’t have to bend down or tilt your head, just look through the mirror to observe the extraction status of espresso. The usage method is very simple, just place it in the appropriate position, so that the mirror faces the bottom of the powder bowl, and we can see the extraction status through it! This is a great blessing for friends who use bottomless powder bowls.
Post time: Jun-11-2025