Acaia Lunar 2021 Black

The Acaia Lunar Black is the best-known scale in the espresso world, and the 2021 version takes precision to a new level. This compact black scale is designed especially for the drip tray of an espresso machine. The Acaia Lunar Black suits the home barista just as well as a professional café.

The scale’s body is made from anodised aluminium that stands up to the moisture of a café and daily use. It measures 105 x 105 x 15,5 mm, so the Acaia Lunar Black fits neatly on the drip tray of most espresso machines. It weighs only 270 grams and does not get in the way at the counter.

Precision is one of this scale’s most important features. It measures to 0,1 grams with a maximum load of two kilograms. The Acaia Lunar Black also shows the real-time flow rate, which tells you how quickly the coffee is running into your cup. This lets you fine-tune the extraction far more precisely than with a timer alone.

There are six modes, covering different ways of working. The automatic modes start the timer when they detect flow and tare automatically. When you lift the cup off the scale, the display flashes to show the final weight of the extraction and the average flow rate. This information helps you make your next shot even better.

The Tare Save feature is especially useful if you always use the same cup or jug. Save the vessel’s weight once, and the scale will subtract it automatically from then on. That keeps your workflow smooth even at the busiest moments. A stable surface indicator tells you whether your worktop is level enough for a reliable reading.

It is powered by USB-C charging, and the battery lasts up to 40 hours on a single charge. The package includes a USB-C cable, a 100 gram calibration weight and the Lunar’s own heat-resistant pad. The display is a bright LED, and readability in sunlight has been improved over the previous model. Two buttons give you access to every function without complicated menus.

The Acaia Lunar Black shows directly in the cup: your shots become more even, the ratio hits the mark and the espresso tastes just as it should. You will find more quality coffee brewing equipment in the equipment category. Take a look at the other scales in our range too. You can find more about the manufacturer's features on Acaia's own website.