Is your bottomless portafilter spraying everywhere or finding your espresso tastes sour? The WDT tool might be the solution. Curious? Read on to learn more!
What is a WDT Tool?
The WDT tool (Weiss Distribution Technique) is a barista essential for removing clumps in your coffee grounds, caused by static from your grinder. It’s a simple tool made of fine needles in a handle, yet it makes a big impact on your espresso.
Why Use a WDT Tool?
Using a WDT tool results in a flavorful espresso with a smoother, consistent extraction. Clumps in your grounds disrupt water flow, causing channeling and a sour or unbalanced taste. The WDT tool solves this by breaking up clumps, helping you achieve an even extraction.
How to Use the WDT Tool
- Use a dosing ring to neatly guide the coffee grounds into your portafilter.
- With the dosing ring still in place, gently stir from bottom to top with the WDT tool.
- Optionally, use a coffee distributor to level the top layer.
- Tamp the coffee with a tamper for a consistent tamp.
- You’re ready to brew your espresso!
Tips & Tricks for the WDT Tool
👉🏻 Use a dosing ring to keep coffee grounds contained in the portafilter while stirring with the WDT tool.
👉🏻 Combine the WDT tool with a coffee distributor and palm tamper to prevent channeling and ensure consistency.
👉🏻 Our WDT tool has 5 needles, each 0.35mm, for optimal clump-breaking action without just moving the grounds around.
Cleaning & Maintenance
The WDT tool only touches ground coffee, so maintenance is easy. Wipe it down with a barista cloth after use, then place it back on your tamper mat or in the WDT stand – ready for the next session!
The needles are replaceable, and our WDT tool includes a free spare set of needles just in case you drop it.
Don’t Have a WDT Tool Yet?
Our WDT tool is designed specifically for home baristas, offering the best quality at an affordable price. Tested and proven in an independent review by the ITC Academy.
With our tool, you’ll get more out of your coffee: test results show an extraction increase from up to 19.3% without WDT to 19.72% with our WDT tool. This means a richer, more balanced espresso, with flavors that truly stand out. The precision 0.35mm needles effectively eliminate clumps, leading to higher, more consistent extractions.
Our WDT tool gives you the perfect foundation for a great espresso.
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