Acaia
31 products
31 products
Buy Acaia in Switzerland – Premium Specialty Coffee Scales
Acaia is the premium standard in specialty coffee for scales, bean dosers, and workflow tools. Pearl, Lunar, and Pyxis are standard in thousands of specialty cafés, roasteries, and competitions. Coffee Coaching Club is the exclusive Swiss importer for Acaia and stocks the full range directly from its warehouse.
What makes Acaia unique
Three characteristics define the brand. Firstly, the response time: Acaia scales react in sub-seconds – crucial for espresso workflows where you observe the brew weight in real-time and potentially stop the shot. Secondly, app integration: Acaia app for shot logging, recipe tracking, Bluetooth connection, connected scale setups. Thirdly, specialty specialization: Acaia develops scales exclusively for specialty coffee – not as a generic kitchen scale manufacturer, but as a workflow tool specialist with a deep understanding of espresso, filter, pour-over, single-dose.
The Acaia Families
Acaia Lunar 2021 – Espresso Specialist
Compact, heat-resistant, sub-second response. For espresso machines with drip trays: fits directly onto the drip tray. 0.1 g resolution. Waterproof specification for café workflow. Available in USB-C variant (AL008+) for Connected Scale with La Marzocco Linea Mini R.
Acaia Pearl 2021 – Filter and Pour-Over Standard
Large, flat surface for pour-over drips (V60, Chemex), battery backup, auto-tare, Bluetooth. 0.1 g resolution. Standard for filter cafés and home pour-over setups.
Acaia Pearl S – the compact Pearl
Pearl S more compact than Pearl 2021, ideal for single-dose hopper setups, small espresso machines or travel.
Acaia Pyxis Black – Competition Scale
Competition-specified scale with increased accuracy and fastest response. For SCA Barista Championships and maximum reproducibility.
Acaia Orion – Bean Doser Family
Automatic bean doser that weighs out the exact amount of beans into the single-dose hopper. For cafés with single-dose workflow or precise home setups that want to automate the weighed single-dose concept as much as possible.
Acaia Umbra Lunar and Umbra Duo – New in 2025
The latest Acaia innovations with extended workflow features.
Connected Scale for La Marzocco Linea Mini R
Available since March 2026: a compatible Acaia Lunar (USB-C, from serial number AL008) is paired with the La Marzocco Linea Mini R via a Connected Scale license – the Mini R then automatically stops at the programmed target weight. Brew-by-Weight as a professional setup. Personal consultation for activation: office@coffeecoachingclub.info.
Which Acaia is right for you?
| Workflow | Recommendation | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Precise Espresso | Lunar 2021 | Sub-second, heat-resistant, compact |
| Brew-by-Weight LM Linea Mini R | Lunar USB-C (AL008+) Connected Scale | Auto-stop at target weight |
| Pour-Over, V60, Chemex | Pearl 2021 | Battery, large, timer, auto-tare |
| Single-Dose Hopper, Travel | Pearl S | Compact, suitable for single-dose |
| Competition, highest accuracy | Pyxis Black | Competition-spec |
| Automatic Bean Doser | Orion Family | Exact bean quantity in single-dose hopper |
Accessories and Care
Acaia-specific accessories in the collection: heat-resistant mats, multi-functional protective mats, Pearl protective films, calibration weights (100 g standard, 500 g for grinder setups), travel cases. Care: wipe dry after each use, never hold directly under water, calibrate every few months via Acaia app.
What goes with it
For espresso machines: La Marzocco, Rocket Espresso, ECM, Bezzera, Profitec. For single-dose grinders: Varia VS3/VS6, Option-O Lagom, Weber Workshops EG-1. For hand grinders for filter: Comandante, 1Zpresso. For pour-over: HARIO V60, Chemex. For dosing cups: Dosing Cup Collection. For beans from our own roastery: CCC Own Roasts with Cozy Chocolate, Nutty Delight, Wild Peach, Bright Cassis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lunar or Pearl?
Lunar: Espresso, heat-resistant, compact, fits on drip tray. Pearl: Pour-over, filter, large surface, battery backup, ideal for V60 and Chemex. For setups with both methods: ideally both.
Pearl S vs Pearl 2021?
Pearl S: more compact, for single-dose setups or travel. Pearl 2021: large standard filter scale. Both have 0.1 g precision and Acaia app integration.
Lunar USB-C – what to look for with Connected Scale?
Connected Scale for La Marzocco Linea Mini R requires Lunar USB-C from serial number AL008. For older Lunar models (Micro-USB): Connected Scale function not possible. Personal consultation when ordering.
Which mat and protective film for my Acaia?
Lunar: heat-resistant mat for direct drip tray contact. Pearl: multifunctional protective mat or Pearl protective film. Write to us with your model.
Do I need Bluetooth?
Acaia scales also work offline. Bluetooth/app integration is useful for: shot logging, recipe tracking, Connected Scale Setups (La Marzocco Linea Mini R), calibration.
How do I calibrate?
Via Acaia app: start calibration mode, place calibration weight (100 g standard for Pearl/Lunar, 500 g for Orion grinder setups), confirm. Recommended once a quarter or if drift is suspected.
Can I see Acaia live before buying?
Yes. We stock the full Acaia range in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b).
Personal consultation: +41 76 789 15 79 · office@coffeecoachingclub.info
Showrooms: Bern, Gerberngasse 44 | Zurich Oerlikon, Hagenholzstrasse 50b
Delivery: 2–4 working days · Click and Collect · Free shipping from CHF 60
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