Varia AKU Mini Coffee Scale – flat espresso scale for the La Marzocco Micra
You slide the scale onto the drip tray, place the cup on top and pull the shot – and even though there's barely any room underneath, it fits. At just 13 mm tall, the AKU Mini almost disappears under the cup. That's exactly what makes it the ideal companion for compact machines and for travel.
Coffee Coaching Club is the importer of Varia. Scales and accessories are in stock with us.
Perfect for the La Marzocco Linea Micra
The drip tray of the La Marzocco Linea Micra leaves little clearance between the tray and the spout. At 13 mm, the AKU Mini is flat enough to fit exactly where thicker scales bump into place – the cup still fits cleanly under the bottomless portafilter. If you have a Micra and want to weigh directly on the machine, this is the right scale.
What makes the AKU Mini special
Despite its compact 100 × 80 × 13 mm footprint, the AKU Mini measures up to 500 g with 0.01 g accuracy. The clear 32-bit OLED display shows all your brew values right where you need them. It offers manual and automatic weighing modes, an espresso mode with live brew ratio, and live flow-rate tracking that you can turn on or off in the menu. The housing is CNC-machined to 0.02 mm tolerance and protected to IPX6 against strong water jets.
The 480 mAh battery delivers up to 10 hours of brew time and charges in around two hours via USB-C. Feature and software updates arrive over Bluetooth. Brightness, volume, and the unit between grams and ounces can all be adjusted.
At a glance
| Dimensions |
100 × 80 × 13 mm, 165 g |
| Capacity |
up to 500 g |
| Accuracy |
0.01 g |
| Display |
32-bit OLED |
| Modes |
manual, automatic, espresso with live brew ratio, flow-rate tracking |
| Battery |
3.7 V / 480 mAh, up to 10 h, charging via USB-C |
| Material |
heat-resistant PFA alloy |
| Water protection |
IPX6 |
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth (updates) |
| Included |
Scale, 100 g calibration weight, USB-C cable, travel pouch |
| Colours |
Black, Silver, White |
What goes with it
The AKU Mini fits any espresso machine, especially the La Marzocco Linea Micra, and to any grinder from the Varia Collection. If you need more capacity and a colour display for pour-over, the AKU PRO is worth a look. For travel, it pairs well with the Flair Espresso for a compact travel setup.
Order directly online
As the importer, we have the AKU Mini in stock. Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days, Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich. For questions, you can reach us by [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the AKU Mini fit the La Marzocco Micra so well?
At 13 mm tall, it's flat enough to fit on the Micra's drip tray without the cup bumping the bottomless portafilter. So you weigh directly on the machine.
How accurate is the AKU Mini?
Accurate to 0.01 g up to 500 g, read on a 32-bit OLED display. For espresso, there's a mode with live brew ratio and flow-rate display.
Is the AKU Mini protected against water?
Yes, rated IPX6 against strong water jets – robust for daily use at the machine.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 10 hours of brew time, charged in around two hours via USB-C.
From the roastery
On the Micra, the AKU Mini is the obvious choice for us, because it fits the tray and lets you weigh both input and output directly. Start with a ratio of 1:2 and adjust from there to taste. That's our recommendation, one of many.
