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product_id: 13324403
title: "Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN"
brand: "atago"
price: "€ 521.06"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Atago"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/13324403-pocket-coffee-densitometer-pal-coffee-bx-tds-from-import-jpn
store_origin: PT
region: Portugal
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# Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN

**Brand:** atago
**Price:** € 521.06
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN by atago
- **How much does it cost?** € 521.06 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/13324403-pocket-coffee-densitometer-pal-coffee-bx-tds-from-import-jpn)

## Best For

- atago enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted atago brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

● Ideal for easily managing the concentration of your coffee ● Recommended for users who want to manage and quantify the concentration of their coffee, or for users who want to study coffee flavor profiles, coffee beans, or coffee brew methods! ● A high measurement resolution (to the 2nd decimal--0.01%) allows for control of even the slightest differences in the concentration of coffee. ● Stable and reliable measurements even from freshly brewed, hot coffee. ● Single measurement: After measuring Brix, press and hold the START button to display TDS. ● There are 2 models of the PAL-COFFEE. Please select the model with the scale most suitable and appropriate for your coffee concentration management needs. PAL-COFFEE (TDS): TDS scale PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS): BX and TDS scales (dual scales) ● 1 year manufacturer's warranty included

Review: Great Product - This is a great product and a great way to measure coffee strength. I used an Atago Brix meter for years, but this one has another digit of resolution and is calibrated for both Brix and coffee TDS. When using Brix, I used to calculate TDS equals approximately 0.85 x Brix.
Review: Compact and easy to use - The unit is very portable - it is small and comes with a compact carrying case. I found the unit easy to use - once I figured it out how the display works (more on that later). I cannot attest to the accuracy of the unit (as I have no way to test this) - but I can say that the readings are very consistent (which bodes well). Note: Socratic Coffee did a test against the VST III and found both units to be equally accurate (google for more info). There is one important thing to be aware of when using the unit - after placing a sample in the well (of the unit) it needs time for the temperature to stabilize to get an accurate reading - so simply do multiple reading until you get 2 or 3 in a row that are consistent (within 0.01 or 0.02) and use this as your reading. Don’t make my silly mistake - a bit of humour (but also unfortunately at the time very frustrating for me :) How the display works... it took me 4 days to figure out how the display works - because it gives 5 different readings and I could not figure out which one was the TDS - and the instructions were only in Japanese so that did not help. I spent many hours searching the internet - but everyone else was just “reading the TDS from the display” it seems that I was the only person in the whole world that has this problem. I was at my wits end - why was something so basic not documented - I started looking for a Japanese translator... I watched dozens of videos hoping to see a photo of the dipslay and the corresponding reading written down - to no avail - further confirmation that nobody else had any difficulty with the basic issue of reading the display. The solution when I eventually figured out was simple - there is only one reading and it scrolls across the display (this is because the display is small and only shows 3 digits and decimal point). To be fair this is documented in the Japanese instructions that come with the unit (but apparently nowhere else in the world that I could find :)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00LTH2PUG |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #558,267 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #194 in Instant-Read Thermometers & Timers #28,354 in Test, Measure & Inspect |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (80) |
| Date First Available | August 4, 2014 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.3 ounces |
| Item model number | PAL-COFFEE(BX/TDS) |
| Product Dimensions | 2.36 x 1.57 x 4.33 inches |

## Images

![Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518QIUx73yL.jpg)
![Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iQLzrPXwL.jpg)
![Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pkIEJVCuL.jpg)
![Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kSQU48xML.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how can I obtain user's manual in english?**
A: I found it online.  https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-ab&ei=juhQWu7iJ6mt0gKmorbIAQ&q=atago+pocket+refractometer+pal-1+manual&oq=refractometer+pal+1+atago&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i71k1l4.0.0.0.28883.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0.ernk_dmh...0...1..64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.8dkcpY3rHxk

**Q: What is this, I can't find anything that explains what a coffee densitometer is And what it is used for?**
A: You can measure the density of coffee you brew. I use it for my pour coffee and cold brew coffee. The ideal TDS for coffee is 1.25. You can check if your coffee is over-extracted or under-extracted.

**Q: Can it measure caffeine content inside coffee with milk? Will the milk inside the coffee affect the result?**
A: This device is useful for measuring TDS of brewed coffee to calculate extraction.  As far as I know it is not useful for determining caffeine content and is not intended to measure coffee that is mixed with milk.

**Q: Does anyone have a procedure that has helped them get more precise readings with this? Im using distilled water.**
A: Sorry, it is not sure.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product
*by S***T on July 3, 2019*

This is a great product and a great way to measure coffee strength. I used an Atago Brix meter for years, but this one has another digit of resolution and is calibrated for both Brix and coffee TDS. When using Brix, I used to calculate TDS equals approximately 0.85 x Brix.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact and easy to use
*by J***R on January 8, 2018*

The unit is very portable - it is small and comes with a compact carrying case. I found the unit easy to use - once I figured it out how the display works (more on that later). I cannot attest to the accuracy of the unit (as I have no way to test this) - but I can say that the readings are very consistent (which bodes well). Note: Socratic Coffee did a test against the VST III and found both units to be equally accurate (google for more info). There is one important thing to be aware of when using the unit - after placing a sample in the well (of the unit) it needs time for the temperature to stabilize to get an accurate reading - so simply do multiple reading until you get 2 or 3 in a row that are consistent (within 0.01 or 0.02) and use this as your reading. Don’t make my silly mistake - a bit of humour (but also unfortunately at the time very frustrating for me :) How the display works... it took me 4 days to figure out how the display works - because it gives 5 different readings and I could not figure out which one was the TDS - and the instructions were only in Japanese so that did not help. I spent many hours searching the internet - but everyone else was just “reading the TDS from the display” it seems that I was the only person in the whole world that has this problem. I was at my wits end - why was something so basic not documented - I started looking for a Japanese translator... I watched dozens of videos hoping to see a photo of the dipslay and the corresponding reading written down - to no avail - further confirmation that nobody else had any difficulty with the basic issue of reading the display. The solution when I eventually figured out was simple - there is only one reading and it scrolls across the display (this is because the display is small and only shows 3 digits and decimal point). To be fair this is documented in the Japanese instructions that come with the unit (but apparently nowhere else in the world that I could find :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing service
*by B***I on December 28, 2019*

Great product I love it easy to use

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