TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3 Weighing Panel with Flow Rate and Brew Ratio Display

The scale to maintain brew consistency and bar efficiency Inconsistent brew output costs cafes customers. When staff cannot reproduce a recipe reliably, cup quality varies by shift, by barista, and by how busy the bar is. The TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3 removes the primary variable: it displays flow rate live, in 0.1 ml per second, so every barista can see whether their pour matches the recipe as it happens, not after the cup has been handed over. At 300 grams and 2cm thin, the Basic 3 is 25% lighter and 35% smaller than the Black Mirror Basic 2. It fits compact bar setups, travel kits, and pop-up service equally well. You are not buying a different scale for each context. One unit covers the counter, the event, and the road. With up to seven hours of battery life on a USB-C charge, the Basic 3 runs a full service shift without needing a power outlet on the bar. The LED display is readable under commercial lighting conditions. The weight-triggered auto-start timer reduces the steps your staff have to manage mid-pour. Consistency Live flow rate display gives every barista the same reference point. Recipes are reproducible across staff regardless of experience level. Durability Single forged top shell and three-sided silicone wrap protect against daily liquid exposure on a busy bar. Not a scale you handle with care. One you use. Portability 300g and 2cm thin. Fits in a kit bag. Runs 7 hours on one charge. The same unit works on the counter, at an event, and in transit. Staff Ease Weight-triggered auto-start, three timer modes, and a textured touch button reduce the manual steps required mid-pour. Less room for error at volume. Who This Scale Is For Specialty Cafés and Filter Bars The flow rate display directly supports pour over and batch brew consistency. Baristas can match a target recipe in real time without relying on feel alone. The three timer modes, including weight-triggered auto-start, reduce the manual overhead of a busy service. Wholesale and Multi-Site Operators A standardized scale across multiple sites means staff training is consistent, recipes transfer cleanly between locations, and equipment replacement is straightforward. The Basic 3’s compact profile means it can ship and store easily across a portfolio of sites. Cafés Running Events, Markets, or Pop-Ups At 300 grams and 2cm, the Basic 3 packs into any kit without adding meaningful weight. Seven hours of USB-C battery life eliminates the need for a power source at the bar. The non-skid silicone pad keeps the scale stable on any surface. Training Programs and Coffee Schools The live flow rate display gives trainers and students a shared reference point. Technique can be demonstrated and corrected in real time, using data that is visible to both parties simultaneously. The scale becomes a teaching tool, not just a measurement device. Dual-Service Cafés: Espresso and Pour Over The Basic 3 handles both espresso and pour over service from a single unit. For espresso, it weighs dose and yield with 0.1g precision. For pour over, the flow rate display and weight-triggered auto-start take over. Staff switch between all functions using a single textured touch button, with no mode menus or secondary controls required. The 2cm profile fits under a group head or beside a dripper without reconfiguring the bar. For a bar running both formats, this removes the need to stock and train staff on two separate scales. One scale covers both service types, reducing equipment spend, simplifying onboarding, and keeping workflow consistent across stations. Feature Summary ✓ Flow rate display: real-time, 0.1 ml per second ✓ 0.1g precision single-sensor platform with ultra-fast response ✓ Three timer modes: weight-triggered auto-start, auto-weight, manual ✓ 300g weight, 2cm profile: 25% lighter and 35% smaller than Black Mirror Basic 2 ✓ LED display: readable in bright ambient and commercial lighting ✓ USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion battery: up to 7 hours per charge ✓ Auto shutoff: 15 minutes timer inactivity / 3 minutes total inactivity ✓ Single forged top shell and three-sided silicone wrap: liquid protection ✓ Master on/off switch, textured touch button, non-skid silicone pad included ✓ USB-C charging cable included What’s in the Box • TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3 Scale x 1 • Non-skid silicone pad x 1 • USB-C charging cable x 1