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One box. Six essential tools. A cleaner, more consistent espresso workflow.
The Meraki Espresso Upgrader Kit brings together six barista accessories designed to support the hands-on stages of espresso preparation, from distributing and tamping your coffee to steaming and pouring milk.
The complete set includes a calibrated tamper, 400 ml milk pitcher, WDT tool with stand, dosing funnel, espresso shot cup and espresso puck screen, giving home baristas a coordinated set of tools for puck preparation and milk drinks.
With a combined manufacturer-stated value of $290 CAD, the Espresso Upgrader Kit is an easy way to complete a Meraki setup or upgrade a compatible 58 mm home espresso station in one package.
6 Barista Tools in One Kit
Instead of assembling your puck-preparation and milk tools individually, the Meraki Espresso Upgrader Kit combines six frequently used accessories into one coordinated set.
What's Included
- 1 Calibrated Espresso Tamper
- 1 400 ml Milk Frothing Pitcher
- 1 WDT Tool with Stand
- 1 Dosing Funnel
- 1 Espresso Shot Cup
- 1 Espresso Puck Screen
Calibrated Espresso Tamper
The calibrated tamper is designed to make the final puck-compression step more repeatable. After distributing the coffee evenly, use the tamper to create a level, stable coffee bed before brewing.
WDT Tool with Stand
The WDT tool uses fine needles to break apart clumps and redistribute freshly ground coffee throughout the basket before tamping.
Its dedicated stand keeps the tool upright, organized and easily accessible as part of your daily espresso workflow.
Dosing Funnel
The dosing funnel sits on top of the portafilter basket while coffee is being ground, transferred or distributed, helping keep loose grounds inside the basket and off your counter.
It is particularly useful when using the WDT tool because it creates extra working height around the basket during distribution.
Espresso Puck Screen
Placed on top of the prepared coffee puck before brewing, the puck screen helps distribute incoming water across the surface while reducing the amount of coffee residue that reaches the machine's shower screen.
Espresso Shot Cup
The dedicated espresso cup provides a convenient vessel for receiving, inspecting and transferring freshly brewed espresso.
Its compact pouring design is useful when building milk drinks, iced drinks or recipes where the espresso needs to be transferred into another glass.
400 ml Milk Frothing Pitcher
The 400 ml milk pitcher provides the working space needed to stretch, texture and pour milk for cappuccino, flat white, cortado and latte preparation.
Its size is particularly practical for preparing one home-sized milk drink while maintaining control over the milk vortex and final pour.
Designed Around a 58 mm Espresso Workflow
The Meraki Gen 2 espresso platform uses a standard 58 mm E61-style portafilter format, and the dosing funnel and puck screen in the Meraki accessory ecosystem are designed for this 58 mm workflow.
Compatibility with third-party machines should still be checked against the specific basket dimensions and available headspace before use.
From Grinding to the Final Pour
The kit supports the manual stages that happen around espresso extraction: keeping the dose inside the basket, distributing the coffee, tamping, placing the puck screen, collecting the espresso and texturing milk.
Recommended Espresso Workflow
- Place the dosing funnel on the portafilter basket.
- Grind or transfer the desired dose of coffee into the basket.
- Use the WDT tool with gentle movements to break apart clumps and distribute the grounds evenly.
- Remove the dosing funnel.
- Tamp the coffee level using the calibrated tamper.
- Place the puck screen on top of the prepared coffee bed if desired.
- Lock the portafilter into the espresso machine and begin extraction.
- Collect the espresso in the supplied shot cup or brew directly into your serving cup.
- For milk drinks, texture cold milk using the 400 ml frothing pitcher.
- Pour and serve immediately.
Key Features
- Complete 6-piece espresso accessory set
- Manufacturer-stated combined value of $290 CAD
- Calibrated espresso tamper
- 400 ml milk frothing pitcher
- WDT distribution tool
- Dedicated WDT stand
- Dosing funnel
- Espresso shot cup
- Espresso puck screen
- Supports puck preparation and milk texturing
- Designed to complement the Meraki espresso workflow
- 58 mm dosing and puck-preparation ecosystem
- Suitable for home espresso enthusiasts
- Gift-ready boxed presentation
Individual Accessory Value
| Accessory | Manufacturer-Stated Value |
|---|---|
| Calibrated Tamper | $115 CAD |
| 400 ml Milk Pitcher | $50 CAD |
| WDT Tool | $50 CAD |
| Dosing Funnel | $40 CAD |
| Espresso Shot Cup | $20 CAD |
| Espresso Puck Screen | $15 CAD |
| Total Value | $290 CAD |
Ideal For
- Meraki Espresso Machine owners
- Home espresso enthusiasts
- Customers building a 58 mm espresso setup
- Users upgrading their puck-preparation workflow
- Customers learning WDT distribution
- Milk-drink and latte-art enthusiasts
- New espresso-machine owners who need a complete accessory set
- Coffee lovers looking for a practical espresso gift
Care & Maintenance
- Remove loose coffee from the WDT needles after each use
- Store the WDT tool securely on its stand
- Rinse the puck screen after each espresso session
- Clean the puck screen regularly to remove trapped coffee oils and fine particles
- Rinse and dry the espresso shot cup after use
- Clean the milk pitcher immediately after steaming milk
- Keep all puck-preparation surfaces clean and dry between uses
- Follow Meraki's care instructions for deeper cleaning
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is included in the Meraki Espresso Upgrader Kit?
The kit contains six accessories: a calibrated tamper, 400 ml milk pitcher, WDT tool with stand, dosing funnel, espresso shot cup and espresso puck screen.
2. What is the total value of the kit?
Meraki states a combined Canadian value of $290 CAD for the six included accessories.
3. Is the espresso machine included?
No. The Espresso Upgrader Kit contains accessories only. The Meraki Espresso Machine is sold separately.
4. Is a grinder included?
No. A coffee grinder is not included in the kit.
5. Is an espresso scale included?
No. The kit does not include a separate scale.
6. What is a WDT tool?
WDT stands for Weiss Distribution Technique. The tool uses fine needles to break apart coffee clumps and redistribute grounds more evenly before tamping.
7. Do I still tamp after using the WDT tool?
Yes. WDT distributes the grounds, while tamping compresses the prepared coffee bed before brewing.
8. What does the dosing funnel do?
The dosing funnel helps keep ground coffee inside the basket while grinding, transferring or distributing coffee.
9. What does the puck screen do?
A puck screen sits on top of the prepared coffee bed and can help spread incoming water across the surface while helping keep coffee residue away from the machine's shower screen.
10. Do I need to use the puck screen for every shot?
No. Espresso can be prepared without a puck screen. It is an optional step in the puck-preparation workflow.
11. What size is the milk pitcher?
The included milk frothing pitcher has a 400 ml capacity.
12. What drinks can I prepare with the pitcher?
The pitcher can be used to texture milk for drinks such as cappuccino, flat white, cortado, macchiato and latte.
13. What is the espresso shot cup used for?
It provides a dedicated vessel for collecting and transferring espresso and can be useful when preparing iced, layered or milk-based drinks.
14. Is the kit designed for the Meraki Espresso Machine?
Yes. The accessory set is designed to complement the Meraki espresso workflow.
15. Is the kit compatible with Meraki Gen 2?
Yes. Meraki specifically promotes the Espresso Upgrader Kit alongside its current Gen 2 espresso machine.
16. Can I use the accessories with another espresso machine?
Some accessories can be used with other espresso machines, but dimensional compatibility should be confirmed. In particular, the dosing funnel and puck screen are intended for a 58 mm espresso workflow.
17. Does 58 mm compatibility mean every 58 mm basket is identical?
No. Basket dimensions, internal depth and available headspace can vary between manufacturers, so compatibility should always be confirmed for the specific setup.
18. How should I clean the puck screen?
Rinse it after use and clean the mesh regularly to remove coffee oils and fine particles that can collect inside it.
19. How should I clean the WDT tool?
Remove loose coffee particles from the needles after use and store the tool on its stand once it is clean and dry.
20. Is this a good gift for an espresso enthusiast?
Yes. The boxed six-piece set covers several of the most common puck-preparation and milk-texturing tools used in a home espresso workflow.
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