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Acaia Pearl S scale
$80

Starting bid

The Acaia Pearl Model S is a professional-grade smart scale that brings consistency and insight to your coffee brewing. It provides all the help you need to make that perfect cup of coffee. The scale features essential brewing modes, a real-time flow-rate display, sound notifications, and our built-in interactive brewing guide. Retail Value: $220

Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine
$320

Starting bid

Experience hands-on control optimized for a true third-wave specialty coffee experience. The Breville Barista Pro operates on a 4-keys formula to perfect every step from grind to texture. It utilizes an integrated precision conical burr grinder with 30 distinct settings to distribute the exact dose of fresh coffee on demand. Its ThermoJet heating system reaches optimal extraction temperatures in just 3 seconds, feeding a 15-bar Italian pump that starts with low-pressure pre-infusion before ramping up to a steady 9-bar extraction. Finish your drinks with true, silky microfoam using the powerful manual steam wand built specifically for pouring high-end latte art.

Retail Value: $850

Comandante C40 MK4 Lab Series (Tigershark Edition)
$120

Starting bid

Widely trusted by passionate home baristas, coffee producers, and world champions alike, this is the original manual game-changer. The Comandante C40 MK4 features the pioneering Nitro Blade burr set - the world's first heptagonal conical burr developed specifically for specialized coffee extraction. This unique physical and chemical engineering delivers unmatched grind consistency and flavor clarity while reducing dust formation to an absolute minimum. Handcrafted in Germany, the mill includes a smooth dual-ball bearing crank with an oak wood knob and comes complete with two 40g tasting jars: one traditional amber glass and one practically unbreakable clear polymer jar. Retail Value: $330

DiFluid R2 Extract Refractometer
$85

Starting bid

Dial in your flavor profiles and analyze your coffee strength with laboratory precision. Designed to measure the total dissolved solids (TDS%) of brewed coffee, the DiFluid R2 Extract relies on an advanced CMOS sensor and a temperature-stable aluminum sample dish that instantly spreads heat evenly across your sample for highly reliable readings. The device features a crisp color LCD screen, pairs effortlessly via Bluetooth to sync with the CoffeeOS mobile app, and integrates directly with the Brew Control Chart to calculate exact extraction yields. Clean up is completely effortless thanks to an IP67 water-resistant body that requires just a quick rinse under tap water. Retail Value: $230

xBloom Studio Machine (1 of 2!)
$220

Starting bid

Where intelligence meets versatility. The revolutionary xBloom Studio acts as a personal coffee workspace, integrating a pour-over brewer, a variable-RPM burr grinder, and a precise scale that can be used seamlessly together or as entirely independent components. The hardware features a durable stainless steel heater and a flexible kinematic mechanical pour system that mimics hand-pouring movements. Use the companion app to dive into "FreeSolo" mode to manually program flow rates, water temperatures, and pulse intervals, or utilize the machine's built-in RFID sensor to instantly run automated, roaster-crafted recipes. Retail Value: $599

xBloom Studio Machine (2 of 2!)
$220

Starting bid

Where intelligence meets versatility. The revolutionary xBloom Studio acts as a personal coffee workspace, integrating a pour-over brewer, a variable-RPM burr grinder, and a precise scale that can be used seamlessly together or as entirely independent components. The hardware features a durable stainless steel heater and a flexible kinematic mechanical pour system that mimics hand-pouring movements. Use the companion app to dive into "FreeSolo" mode to manually program flow rates, water temperatures, and pulse intervals, or utilize the machine's built-in RFID sensor to instantly run automated, roaster-crafted recipes. Retail Value: $599

Ultimate Timemore Sculptor & Pour-Over Suite
$650

Starting bid

• We're so grateful for this whole selection - it truly includes everything you need to build a state-of-the-art home coffee bar! This massive workspace bundle features Timemore's highly coveted electric grinders alongside their top-tier manual brewing tools. Included in the collection are the innovative Timemore Sculptor 078 / 078S Grinder with its signature vortex turbo burrs and the premium Timemore Sculptor 078SSP Grinder loaded with specialized multi-purpose SSP burrs for maximum flavor clarity. To complete the ultimate routine, you'll also get the lightning-fast Fish Pro X Electric Pour Over Kettle, a glass Coffee Server, the high-purity Crystal Eye Turbo Dripper (PCTG), a custom Hopper Extension for the Sculptor series, a full PUCKS Espresso Accessories Set, a pack of flat-bottom Paper Filters, and two independent precision scales: the Basic 3.0 Espresso Scale and the compact Basic Mini Coffee Scale. Retail Value: $1,750

Whole Latte Love "Prosumer Coffee Bar" Bundle
$360

Starting bid

Everything you need to craft stunning, cafe-quality espresso with a sleek, all-black modern aesthetic! We are incredibly thrilled to feature this beautifully curated, professional-grade home setup. Anchoring the bundle is the legendary, Italian-built Gaggia Classic Pro in Thunder Black, which features a traditional commercial 58mm chrome-plated brass portafilter, a 3-way solenoid valve, and a professional steam wand for exceptional milk texturing. Paired with it is the gorgeous Varia VS3 Electric Grinder in Matte Black, featuring an ultra-low retention sloped geometry and stepless micrometric adjustment. This incredible set is rounded out with the hyper-responsive silver Varia AKU Scale for real-time flow-rate tracking, a Revolution Stainless Steel 12oz Milk Pitcher, and a premium 16oz Whole Latte Love Crema Wave glass. Retail Value: $950

Cupping and Palate Development Class (1 of 2)
$1

Starting bid

Cupping and Palate Development - taught by Counter Culture Coffee at your choice of CCC lab/training center in a major US city! Normally these are classes they teach to their coffee partners, so this is an amazing opportunity to learn (and taste) with the team!

Coffee Value Stream Explorations Class (2 of 2)
$1

Starting bid

Coffee Value Stream Explorations Class - taught by Counter Culture Coffee at your choice of CCC lab/training center in a major US city! Normally these are classes they teach to their coffee partners, so this is an amazing opportunity to learn (and taste) with the team!

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