Equipment
The Equipment feature lets you track your brewing equipment and associate it with brews and methods.
Equipment Categories
Equipment is organized into categories:
Brewing Equipment
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Coffee grinders |
| Brewer | Pour over drippers, French presses, etc. |
| Kettle | Gooseneck and standard kettles |
| Scale | Coffee scales (separate from Bluetooth integration) |
| Server/Carafe | Decanters and serving vessels |
Filters
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Filter Paper | Disposable paper filters |
| Metal Filter | Reusable metal mesh filters |
| Cloth Filter | Reusable cloth filters |
Espresso Tools
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Espresso Machine | Espresso machines |
| Portafilter | Portafilters and baskets |
| Tamper | Tamping tools |
| Distribution Tool | Leveling and distribution tools |
| WDT | Weiss Distribution Technique tools |
| Dosing Cup | Dosing cups and funnels |
| Milk Pitcher | Steam pitchers for milk |
Adding Equipment
- Navigate to Equipment
- Tap the + button
- Fill in the details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Photo | Image of your equipment |
| Name | Equipment name (required) |
| Type | Category and type |
| Brand | Manufacturer |
| Model | Model name or number |
| Notes | Additional notes |
| Weight | Weight in grams (for tare calculations) |
Equipment Weight
Some equipment types support storing a weight for tare calculations:
- Server/Carafe: Subtract server weight to get actual brew weight
- Dosing Cup: Subtract cup weight for exact coffee dose
- Milk Pitcher: Track pitcher weight for milk steaming
- Portafilter: Subtract portafilter weight for accurate dosing
Using Equipment
In Brews
When logging a home brew, you can select equipment used:
- Equipment is stored with the brew record
- Helps track which equipment produces the best results
In Brew Methods
When creating a brew method template, associate default equipment:
- Equipment is pre-selected when using the method
- Helps maintain consistency across brews
Equipment List
The equipment list shows:
- Equipment grouped by category
- Search functionality
- Each item shows type icon, name, and brand
Swipe Actions
Swipe left on any equipment item to:
- Delete: Permanently remove the equipment
Equipment Details
Tap any equipment to view:
- Photo
- Type and category
- Brand and model information
- Notes
- Creation and modification dates
Tap Edit to modify the equipment details.