--- product_id: 13324403 title: "Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN" brand: "atago" price: "2456.23 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Atago" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/13324403-pocket-coffee-densitometer-pal-coffee-bx-tds-from-import-jpn store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN **Brand:** atago **Price:** 2456.23 DT **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?** 2456.23 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/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 | #284,400 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #110 in Instant-Read Thermometers & Timers #15,471 in Test, Measure & Inspect | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 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/71kSQU48xML.jpg) ![Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NgyMD1riL.jpg) ![Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PM1kq2V7L.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 ## Frequently Bought Together - Pocket coffee densitometer PAL-COFFEE (BX/TDS) From import JPN - Urnex Espresso Machine Cleaning Powder - 566 grams - Cafiza Professional Espresso Machine Cleaner - Third Wave Water Mineral Enhanced Flavor Optimizing Coffee Brewing Water, Espresso Profile, 0.635 oz --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/13324403-pocket-coffee-densitometer-pal-coffee-bx-tds-from-import-jpn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/13324403-pocket-coffee-densitometer-pal-coffee-bx-tds-from-import-jpn) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*