WDT Espresso Distribution Tool Espresso Stirrer Tools for Barista, 0.35mm 7 Needles Espresso Coffee Stirrer with Extra 7 Replaceable Needles, Aluminum Alloy Handle with Stand (Black)

Love this little addition to my espresso routine. Makes it easier to distribute my freshly-ground beans and prepare for tamping without too much of a mess. This item looks very stylish and I like that it comes with a stand. I've used it for every single shot since I bought and have had no issues - only good shots. I know it's not a necessity when making espresso but it makes it so much more enjoyable and elevates the taste.

Perfect, just started my espresso coffee journey and this is just what I needed!

The wisk things are stainless steel and are well made. Kind of thick but it works. It's very sturdy and heavy. The only con that I have with this item is that when you put it back into the base it's very loose. Bonus: comes with extra wisk thingys.

I am just starting to get into all the intricacies of making good espresso, so had read that the WDT tool was needed for eliminating air pockets and clumps in coffee grinds for a better brew. As a somewhat novice, it is a fun ritual every morning to hand grind my beans, use the WDT tool and make espresso in my Gaggia Classic. I think it tastes better with the WDT tool, but could just be in my mind.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Love this espresso WDT.

Very easy to use. This tool is a must if you have an espresso machine as it helps with the process of finalizing your coffee.

I recently began to learn about the benefits of using an espresso distribution tool, never knowing that I needed one, LOL. After reading the reviews I went with this WDT tool from MEION. The reviews make it seem easier to assemble than it is! First the good news, it comes with extra needles, and you can use however many needles that you want.The bad news... the instructions are not very clear and they refer to different parts by name, but no description of what that part is. The critical piece needed to install the needles, a small black disc, was loose in the package so it took some trial and error and re-reading reviews to find out what the black disc was exactly for. Then the actual process of trying to push the needle into and through the disc in EXACTLY the right spot to go into the hole on the other side... GOOD LUCK! The process of trying to push the needle through and then exactly at the right spot without bending the needle was, well frustrating! I ended up bending one or two of the needles trying to find that exact spot! Once you finally get it into and through the disc, you hope you have hit the tiny hole on the other side!Also the tool sits on a base, but as others have mentioned, it's not very stable. It more or less just rests on top of the base, easy to knock off and damage those delicate and hard to place needles.I have used it a few times, and one thing that I did not read from other reviews is after using the distribution tool, I am using less grounds than I was using before, with about 1 or 2 grams of espresso being shaved off to form the puck.

Good quality.Good size.Easy to clean/wash.