Weber Workshops Looking Glass – Shot Mirror
You almost automatically bend down to watch the first drops gather in the bottomless portafilter. The Looking Glass saves you the contortion: You place the mirror under the portafilter and conveniently observe the extraction from above.
Coffee Coaching Club is the exclusive Swiss importer of Weber Workshops.
What makes the Looking Glass special
The base and mirror gimbal are milled from a solid piece of 6061 aluminum and hard black anodized. A magnetic stainless steel ball holds the mirror in any position, and an elastomer foot keeps everything non-slip without scratching the drip tray. The mirror itself is chemically hardened glass with a PVD-coated back and an oleophobic coating applied in a vacuum chamber, similar to what you find on high-quality smartphones – splashes roll off. Fully adjustable, the mirror is removable.
At a glance
| Function |
Mirror for observing extraction with a bottomless portafilter |
| Base and Gimbal |
6061 aluminum, hard black anodized |
| Mounting |
Magnetic stainless steel ball, fully adjustable |
| Mirror |
Chemically hardened glass, PVD back, oleophobic coating, removable |
| Foot |
Elastomer, does not scratch the drip tray |
What goes with it
You only get the full view with a bottomless portafilter – like the BUCK or the Unifilter. You can find both in the Weber Workshops Collection.
Order directly online
Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 business days. Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a bottomless portafilter?
Yes. The Looking Glass shows the bottom of the puck – that's only possible with a bottomless (naked) portafilter.
Will the foot scratch my drip tray?
No. The elastomer foot keeps the mirror non-slip without scratching the surface.
How do I clean the mirror?
The oleophobic coating allows splashes to roll off; a soft cloth is sufficient. The mirror is removable.
Roaster's Tip
The view from below is the most honest feedback on puck preparation: If it only flows in one spot at first, you had channeling – then more care in distribution and tamping is worthwhile. With dense profiles like Cozy Chocolate, you can see the even, dark drop formation particularly beautifully. That's our recommendation, one of many.
