Acaia, the renowned coffee scale maker, has just launched a game-changer—the Pyxis Black. This compact scale promises unparalleled precision, claiming to read accurately up to the thousandth of a gram. Weighing in at 2.55 by 2.55 inches and 0.5 inches thick, it’s as sleek as it is powerful.
The Pyxis Black boasts an OLED display and a body made of aluminum and acrylic with a water-resistant coating. Debuted at the SCAJ World Specialty Coffee Conference and Exhibition in September, it was showcased by the legendary barista Yasuo Ishii during his Japanese Brewers Cup routine.
“Acaia’s origins stem from both professional barista experience and ultra-precision laboratory scales,” Susan Kealy, Acaia’s Digital Marketing Manager, told Daily Coffee News. “The coffee community is always seeking to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the cup. We vied to create a product that could be the companion to the most scientifically minded coffee brewer, whether on or off the stage.”
The Pyxis Black is equipped with Acaia’s next-generation user interface, allowing users to customize and store three modes with parameters for time, weight, flow rate, auto-start, and auto-tare. Data can be displayed on the scale itself or through the companion app. “Pyxis Black owners can customize these to their own workflow and focus,” said Kealy. “Or you can have it just show weight if it works best for you, without rotating through the menus seven or eight times.”
The Pyxis Black system comes with Acaia’s new Magic Relay connectivity, allowing it to also display data from a nearby screenless Acaia Umbra scale, which launched earlier this year.
The launch follows Acaia’s largest scales to date—the Acaia Cosmo 100 and Acaia Cosmo 10 high-capacity scales for roasters—which debuted in June at World of Coffee in Geneva. The Pyxis Black system comes with Acaia’s new Magic Relay connectivity, allowing it to also display data from a nearby screenless Acaia Umbra scale, which launched earlier this year.
Acaia’s latest innovation, Brew History, allows Pyxis Black users to save information locally to track total brews, total coffee consumption, and average flow rate. Users can choose to store or skip each session after extraction. The Pyxis Black is available for $325 in limited production rounds. Future “drops” will be announced via Acaia’s newsletter and social media, and alongside upcoming collaborations with competitive baristas.
So, what does this mean for the future of coffee brewing? Precision has never been more accessible. With the Pyxis Black, even the most scientifically minded brewers can push their craft to new heights. So, are you ready to level up your coffee game? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Tags: Acaia, Acaia Cosmo 10, Acaia Cosmo 100, Acaia Pyxis Black, Acaia Umbra, Brew History, brewing equipment, espresso, home equipment, OLED display, scales, Susan Kealy, Yasuo Ishii
Questions & Answers
What is the resolution of Acaia’s Pyxis Black Scale?
The Acaia Pyxis Black Scale has a high precision of 0.001 gram.
Is Acaia Pyxis Black Scale suitable for professional use?
Yes, the Acaia Pyxis Black Scale’s high precision and durability make it ideal for professional use in weighing coffee beans or other small items.
Information sourced from industry reports and news outlets.
