Product highlights
- The Varia AKU Scale delivers precision and speed, with 0.1g accuracy and a snappy response time, making it perfect for both baristas and home brewers.
- Built with a heat-resistant PFA alloy body and IPX5 water resistance, it’s durable enough for daily use under an espresso machine or brewer.
- Featuring auto-tare, an auto-timer, a hidden LCD display, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery, it ensures effortless and reliable brewing every time.
Incredibly accurate and fast, the Varia AKU scales is a hardworking scale that both busy baristas and discerning home brewers will love. The Varia AKU’s .1g sensitivity and snappy responsiveness let you follow your favourite recipes to a T, so you always end up with a cup of coffee that you love.
Plus it comes with an auto-tare function and auto-timer so you never mess up your ratios or timing even when you forget to hit that button. Don’t let its sleek design fool you, this scale is tough.
Thanks to its heat-resistant PFA alloy body and waterproofing, it can sit under the espresso machine or your favourite brewer with no fear of hot water splashes. The Varia AKU is also precision machined so it remains stable even as it goes through the rigours of daily use.
Varia AKU Scale Features
Accurate and fast - Quick response time at 0.1g accuracy so you’re never off your technique or recipe.
Auto tare and timer - Automatically tares so it goes back to zero after you weigh, without you ever having to hit the tare button. The timer can be set to start automatically when it detects water flow.
Water & Heat-resistant - IPX5 water resistance protects the scale from low-pressure water from all angles. Made with heat-resistant PFA alloy you can safely brew on top of the scale without damaging the unit.
Hidden LCD - Crystal-clear 9-digit LED display that goes completely black when not in use, lending to the scale’s gorgeous minimalist look.
Rechargeable battery - Equipped with a Li-Poly battery cell (USB-C) that charges to full capacity in 2 hours.
Impressive battery life - One full charge can take you through brewing around 300 cups of coffee.
This Product Includes
- 1 x Varia AKU Scale
- 1 x USB-C Charging Cable
- 100g Calibration Weight
- EVA Carry case
Specifications
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Materials |
Aluminium case, silica gel |
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Weighing Capacity |
3.1kg |
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Resolution |
0.1g accuracy over 0.3g-19999.9g. 1g; 2000-3100g. |
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Battery |
3.7V/1200mAh Li-Ion, rechargeable - Upto 35 hours. |
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Dimensions |
(D)125mm x (W)135mm x (H)19mm |
Recommended Additions
Available Colours
- Black
- Silver
- White
- Crimson
Incredibly accurate and fast, the Varia AKU scales is a hardworking scale that both busy baristas and discerning home brewers will love. The Varia AKU’s .1g sensitivity and snappy responsiveness let you follow your favourite recipes to a T, so you always end up with a cup of coffee that you love.
Plus it comes with an auto-tare function and auto-timer so you never mess up your ratios or timing even when you forget to hit that button. Don’t let its sleek design fool you, this scale is tough.
Thanks to its heat-resistant PFA alloy body and waterproofing, it can sit under the espresso machine or your favourite brewer with no fear of hot water splashes. The Varia AKU is also precision machined so it remains stable even as it goes through the rigours of daily use.
Varia AKU Scale Features
Accurate and fast - Quick response time at 0.1g accuracy so you’re never off your technique or recipe.
Auto tare and timer - Automatically tares so it goes back to zero after you weigh, without you ever having to hit the tare button. The timer can be set to start automatically when it detects water flow.
Water & Heat-resistant - IPX5 water resistance protects the scale from low-pressure water from all angles. Made with heat-resistant PFA alloy you can safely brew on top of the scale without damaging the unit.
Hidden LCD - Crystal-clear 9-digit LED display that goes completely black when not in use, lending to the scale’s gorgeous minimalist look.
Rechargeable battery - Equipped with a Li-Poly battery cell (USB-C) that charges to full capacity in 2 hours.
Impressive battery life - One full charge can take you through brewing around 300 cups of coffee.
This Product Includes
- 1 x Varia AKU Scale
- 1 x USB-C Charging Cable
- 100g Calibration Weight
- EVA Carry case
Specifications
|
Materials |
Aluminium case, silica gel |
|
Weighing Capacity |
3.1kg |
|
Resolution |
0.1g accuracy over 0.3g-19999.9g. 1g; 2000-3100g. |
|
Battery |
3.7V/1200mAh Li-Ion, rechargeable - Upto 35 hours. |
|
Dimensions |
(D)125mm x (W)135mm x (H)19mm |
Recommended Additions
Available Colours
- Black
- Silver
- White
- Crimson
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By selecting Alternative Brewing's Freight Protection you will receive a priority customer support and priority replacement of your product if it arrives damaged. You will be able to add this option to your order in checkout.
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TT
Australia
27/04/2025
Perfect expresso scales
Great scales for gaining consistency in your shots. Love that the scale is waterproof as it is going to get a bit messy at times. I use the auto tare and timer quite a bit which makes things simple. Good size as well allowing me to fit all sorts of of size cups
MW
Norway
01/04/2025
Worth waiting for
It took 1month to receive the parts. But when I received them they were in one piece 😅 and good quality. I ordered a scale and a WDT tool The scale looks great and works well. I think it might be a little sensitive to movements while brewing. It has all the features that I need and I look forward to getting to know it better.
NH
Australia
20/11/2024
Absolutely Fantastic
I can’t believe how sturdy this Scale feels and beautiful it looks! I’ve been using Amazon $10 jewellery scales for 4 years and this is my first proper scale. And wow! Do yourself a favour and grab one!
JS
Australia
01/09/2024
Best Coffee Scales I've bought so far!
Love these scales!!! They're beautiful, the perfect size and quiet robust especially for any busy cafe - it'sconstantly being moved around depending on the preferance of the barista. It has an amazing battery life! And Super fast. We love the automatic tare feature is a big win 🙌 Excellent price point! And even comes with a beautiful hard case.
PD
Australia
24/06/2024
Excellent service
I upgraded to a Varia AKU smart scale. It’s an excellent scale but the one I received had a calibration issue. After I emailed the manufacturer Alternative Brewing replaced the scale. The new one came by return mail and it is now fine. The service was very prompt and helpful and my coffee making has moved up a step!
ZP
Australia
20/04/2024
Great performance with great materials
I love the built quality and bright display. The travel case and calibration weight are a really nice touch. The only thing I would change for my espresso making preference would be to add a mode that self tares and starts the timer when it detects flow. My previous scales were the Brewista II. I found the functionally of those slightly better but the built quality was not as good. I’ve had the brewista scales twice before. Both times they did not last more than 2 years. I’m hoping the Varia scales will.
FAQ
Yes, it can switch between grams and ounces.
Yes, the scale’s precision and size make it well-suited for espresso brewing.
AKU is IPX5 water resistant and is protected against low pressure water stream from any angle.
They will weigh up to 3.1kg.
Ask a Question
D
Hi,
I'm wondering does this scale work well on a Breville bambino give it's small drip tray foot print. Does it matter if the scale hangs off of it?
Thanks,
Declan.
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