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Accessory · Dosing cup

Blind Shaker (Dosing Cup)

Weber Workshops / Generic · $

A dosing cup you grind into, shake to de-clump, then invert into the portafilter.

Price range

$25 – $70

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At a glance

Best for

  • Single dosing
  • Espresso workflow

The 'blind shaker' workflow — popularised by Weber Workshops and widely copied — has the user grind into a metal dosing cup, shake it to break up clumps and dissipate static, then invert it into the portafilter. Simple and effective at reducing clumping and mess in single-dose espresso, it became a fashionable, low-cost part of many home routines, though results still benefit from pairing with WDT.

Pros

  • Reduces static and clumping
  • Tidy single-dose transfer
  • Popularised an efficient workflow

Cons

  • Technique-dependent results
  • Adds a vessel to wash

Frequently asked questions

What type of equipment is the Blind Shaker (Dosing Cup)?

The Blind Shaker (Dosing Cup) is a Dosing cup Accessory made by Weber Workshops / Generic.

What are the key specs of the Blind Shaker (Dosing Cup)?

fit: 54/58mm options; use: Catch grinds, shake to declump, invert into basket; type: Single-dose grinding cup.

What is the Blind Shaker (Dosing Cup) best for?

It is well suited to Single dosing and Espresso workflow.

What are the pros and cons of the Blind Shaker (Dosing Cup)?

Strengths include Reduces static and clumping, Tidy single-dose transfer, and Popularised an efficient workflow. Trade-offs include Technique-dependent results and Adds a vessel to wash.

Is the Blind Shaker (Dosing Cup) expensive?

The Blind Shaker (Dosing Cup) sits in the budget-friendly ($) price tier within its category.

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Last updated: June 13, 2026