{"product_id":"espresso-distribution-tool-leveler-black-58mm","title":"58mm Espresso Distribution Tool \u0026 Leveler, Adjustable Depth, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 58mm espresso distribution tool, sometimes called a leveler, evens out the coffee in your portafilter basket before you tamp. You set it on the basket, give it a few turns, and it spreads the grounds into a flat, even bed. That matters because uneven coffee lets water find the easy path through the puck, which is called channeling, and channeling gives you a shot that is sour and bitter at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFirst, check your size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one is \u003cstrong\u003e58mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the standard size for most prosumer and commercial-style machines. It will not fit 51mm or 54mm baskets. If you are not sure what you have, measure the inside diameter of your portafilter basket across the top. I carry distribution tools for the other common sizes too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHome baristas whose shots taste different every morning even though they think they are doing the same thing. A leveler takes one variable out of the equation, which makes dialing in your grinder a lot less frustrating. It is not magic, and it will not fix stale beans or a bad grind, but it makes good coffee repeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable, so you can match it to your dose and basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild:\u003c\/strong\u003e all-metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e black, with the Espresso Parts Jolly Roger logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espresso Parts, from their Barista Basics line of professional bar tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to set the depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoosen the top.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the middle section and turn the top counterclockwise one or two full turns. Do not take it off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust the fins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn the bottom silver section clockwise to push the fins deeper into the basket, or counterclockwise for a shallower setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLock it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn the top clockwise to tighten once the height is right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rest it on the basket, spin a few times, then tamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good starting point: set it so the fins just touch the coffee and leave a light pattern, not so deep that they are compressing it. If it is packing the coffee down, back it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHonest notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distribution tool is a finishing step, not a replacement for a tamper; you still need to tamp after. Some people pair it with a needle-style WDT tool for clumpy grinders. Start with this one alone and see how your shots change. Backed by my 30-day satisfaction guarantee, and I answer my own email if you want help picking the right size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Espresso Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53531765997857,"sku":"EPBBLEVELER-BLK","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/6651\/1649\/files\/ep-leveler_blade.png?v=1789841905","url":"https:\/\/shopcoffeehobby.com\/products\/espresso-distribution-tool-leveler-black-58mm","provider":"Shop Coffee Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}