Walnut Coffee Distributor Needle (WDT Tool)
Freshly ground coffee clumps as it falls into the portafilter, and those clumps cause uneven extraction and channelling - water finds the path of least resistance and rushes through the loose patches, leaving the rest under-extracted. A distribution needle fixes it in seconds: a gentle stir through the grounds breaks up the clumps and spreads the coffee evenly across the basket, giving you an even bed for a cleaner, more consistent shot. It's the first step of good puck prep, and the one that tackles clumping a distributor or tamper alone can't. What's upgraded in this version Removable, replaceable needles. The ten 304 stainless steel needles pull out for easy cleaning, and if one ever bends you simply swap it rather than binning the whole tool. Built to last. Magnetic head. The needle head is held firmly by a magnet, so nothing works loose in use or storage - it clicks together securely and sits neatly on its stand every time. Walnut timber. A richer, darker grain with a premium feel in the hand, matched by its own walnut stand to keep your bench tidy and your tool upright between shots. Fits every machine Because a WDT tool works inside the basket, it isn't tied to a group-head size - it suits 51mm, 54mm and 58mm baskets across Breville, De'Longhi, Sage, Gaggia, La Marzocco, E61 and beyond. How to use it After dosing your grounds into the portafilter, gently rotate and stir the needles through the coffee in small circles to break up clumps and level the bed, then distribute and tamp as normal. It adds about ten seconds to your routine and takes the guesswork out of the cup. What's included 1 × Walnut WDT Distribution Tool with ten 304 stainless steel needles 1 × Matching walnut stand