One cup, one lid – and the clumps break up
Freshly ground coffee falls into the cup, you put the lid on, and give it a quick shake. The static clumps in the grounds break up before they move into the portafilter. What goes into the basket evenly extracts more evenly.
The NECCST Dosing Shaker is a 58 mm dosing cup with a tight-sealing lid. Instead of just carrying the grounds from grinder to portafilter, it turns the lid into a tool: a quick shake breaks up static clumps and loosens the distribution of the grounds. Designed by Eckstein Design in Munich – the same studio behind the NECCST Series 1, winner of the 2026 Red Dot Design Award.
What it does for your workflow
Less channeling
Shaking breaks up static clumps and distributes the grounds more evenly in the basket. Water finds fewer gaps to bypass the coffee through – extraction becomes calmer and more predictable. Static clumps form especially with dry beans and a fine espresso grind; breaking them up is one of the simplest ways to a more even shot. That's our observation, one of many.
A clean handoff from the grinder
Compact enough to fit right under the grind chute. The grounds land in the cup instead of on the counter, keeping the path from grinder to basket clean.
At a glance
| Type |
Dosing cup with tight-sealing lid |
| Diameter |
58 mm |
| Function |
Shaking breaks up static clumps, more even distribution |
| Design |
Eckstein Design, Munich |
| Compatibility |
All 58 mm portafilters (La Marzocco, Rocket, ECM, Mahlkönig, Mazzer, Lelit, and others) |
Who it's for
For single-dose workflows on 58 mm setups, where a clean handoff from the grinder and even distribution in the basket matter. You'll find more dosing cups in our Dosing Cups, more tools in our Barista Equipment Collection. The matching NECCST Series 1 hand grinder is in our Hand Grinders, fresh beans to go with it in our Coffee Roastery.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Dosing Shaker fit every 58 mm portafilter?
Yes, it's built for the standard 58 mm diameter used by most home and gastro espresso machines – La Marzocco, Rocket, ECM, Mahlkönig, Mazzer, Lelit, and others.
Does shaking really help against channeling?
Shaking breaks up static clumps in the grounds and makes the distribution in the portafilter more even, which reduces the risk of channeling. That's our observation, one of many.
Do I need it in addition to the NECCST Series 1?
The NECCST Series 1 already has a catch cup. The Dosing Shaker is an additional workflow tool – handy if you work with grinders without an integrated catch, or want a handoff step with a shaking action.
How fast is delivery?
Order directly online, delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 business days. Click & Collect in Bern and Zurich Oerlikon available.
