{"product_id":"meraki-espresso-upgrader-kit-6-piece-barista-accessory-set-11150135","title":"Meraki Espresso Upgrader Kit (6-Piece Barista Accessory Set) - 11150135","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meraki Espresso Upgrader Kit brings together the six accessories that make the biggest difference to shot consistency at home. Rather than buying a tamper here and a WDT tool there, this set covers the whole workflow — dosing, distribution, tamping, extraction and milk texturing — in one matched package built around the 58mm standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is stainless steel where it matters, sized for standard portafilters, and chosen for daily use rather than display. If you have just moved onto a semi-automatic machine, this is the fastest way to close the gap between the espresso you are pulling and the espresso the machine is capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrated 58mm Tamper:\u003c\/strong\u003e A spring-loaded mechanism releases at a consistent pressure, so every puck is compressed the same way regardless of who is making the shot. Removes one of the biggest sources of shot-to-shot variability for newer baristas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWDT Tool with Magnetic Stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine needles break up clumps and redistribute grounds before tamping, eliminating the channelling behind flat-tasting, fast-running shots. The magnetic stand keeps it upright and off the counter between shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosing Funnel (58mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnetically seats on the rim of the basket so grounds land in the basket instead of across the bench. Also gives the WDT tool room to work without spilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400ml Milk Pitcher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel with a tapered spout for controlled pouring — the right capacity for one or two cappuccinos, which is where most home setups live. The narrow spout makes latte art achievable rather than aspirational.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso Shot Cup (120ml):\u003c\/strong\u003e Graduated markings let you measure yield by volume while you dial in, and the shot glass doubles as a pour vessel once you have your recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable Puck Screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fine mesh disc sits on top of the coffee bed to distribute water more evenly across the puck and keep the shower screen clean. Less backflush maintenance, more even extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a starter accessory set for a new espresso machine, or as an upgrade path for anyone still tamping by feel and dosing straight from the grinder. Fits any machine using a standard 58mm portafilter basket, including the Meraki Dual Boiler and most prosumer E61 machines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meraki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67538468798764,"sku":"11150135","price":289.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/2673\/0284\/files\/meraki-espresso-upgrader-kit-1-the-kitchen-barista.jpg?v=1791297680","url":"https:\/\/thekitchenbarista.com\/products\/meraki-espresso-upgrader-kit-6-piece-barista-accessory-set-11150135","provider":"The Kitchen Barista \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}