Received an email about this today - purchase anything from the Barista Hustle store and receive a free comb. Effectively makes it 2-for-1, with free shipping. You will have to add the comb to your basket twice to get the free one.
Puck prep is probably the most important upgrade to your coffee if you're not currently doing it.
I tend to use a toothpick…
Guitar strings and a cork will change your world
LOL, a fool and their money are easily parted
I mean…it's more than I would spend on a WDT tool (I've made three of my own, costing less than $5 with multiple sized needles!).
But at $21 each, it's not the most egregious rip off for a WDT tool. You can certainly spend far more than that on a WDT tool. And decent ones from Aliexpress are around $10 each, maybe a little bit less. So $21 for a well made branded one with lots of flexibility in needle placement is not really that bad a deal, honestly.
Plus, you get 30 needles with it…which if you've bent a needle on a WDT tool before, will be a nice piece of mind to have plenty of backups! (There's $5 of the asking price, just in needles.)
Of course, if you are happy to make your own, or have a 3D printer (or access to one), buying any WDT will be a rip off in comparison!
Not saying it's the greastest deal or anything, but it's not horrible. And certainly better than using a toothpick.
Personally, I'm waiting to hear more details/pricing on their Autocomb (used by the winner of the World Barista Championships, from Axil). Not that I think it will provide better results - just for the fun of using it, really.
Just to be clear: I'd rather buy this for $21 than a cheaper one on Aliexpress - but ultimately my recommendation is to buy accupuncture needles / 3D printer nozzle cleaning needles and make your own WDT tool.
Is this still suitable, even when preparing quality coffees (i.e. like Blend 43, and International Roast)?
Definitley suitable for poking yourself, to test if you still feel.
Jokes on you. he has no tongue to poke
The one https://www.amazon.com.au/Dolity-Distributor-Espresso-Stirri… is the best and cheap $13, you want something with thin acupuncture needles.
The curved hook ones and thick needles aren't reccomended.
True ozbargain strategy is using a cork, put some holes in it and stick acupuncture needles in!
(Copy and paste from last overpriced WDT tool)
Plenty of WDT on aliexpress for less than 10 bucks