57mm VD Standard Pro Coffee Leveler: Description and Benefits
The VD Standard Pro leveler is a tool for evenly distributing coffee in the filter, ensuring optimal espresso extraction and consistent results.
Main characteristics:
- Diameter: 57 mm
- Material: Stainless steel, polyamide
- Depth adjustment: Yes
- Country of manufacture: Ukraine
- Color: Black
Benefits of use:
The leveler helps to avoid uneven extraction problems such as channeling. The three angled grooves effectively level the coffee, creating a dense tablet that guarantees even extraction.
Why is a leveler important:
Uneven distribution of coffee can lead to channeling, a process where water flows through the coffee in paths of reduced density, causing under- or over-extraction. This affects the taste – the coffee drink can be bitter or sour. The leveler allows you to create a uniform coffee tablet, preventing these problems.
How it works:
Adjust the depth of the leveler, pour the coffee into the holder and rotate to distribute evenly. This will help avoid lumps and “channels” in the coffee tablet, ensuring consistent extraction.
Benefits for the barista:
For beginners, the leveler simplifies the process of making espresso, guarantees a stable result. For experienced baristas, it is a convenient tool for improving the accuracy and quality of the drink. In especially large coffee shops, where repeatability of taste is important, it becomes indispensable.
How to recognize channeling:
- Quick lightening cream
- Absence or pale color of cream
- Flat taste with unbalanced bitterness or acidity
The VD Standard Pro leveler is an essential tool for consistent extraction and delicious espresso.
