{"product_id":"the-bench-mat","title":"The Bench Mat: Espresso Station Mat with Built-In Dial-In Reference (45x30cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mat your espresso bench has been improvising without.\u003c\/strong\u003e 45x30cm of espresso-dark silicone that catches the grounds, the drips, and the knock, with the dial-in reference embossed right where you look mid-shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is on it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn embossed reference strip along the front edge: ratio 1:2, 18g in, 36g out, 25 to 30 seconds, 90 to 96C water. The same starting point our free \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/espresso-dial-in-cheat-sheet\"\u003edial-in cheat sheet\u003c\/a\u003e teaches, molded into the mat so it never gets lost under the grinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA molded scale square that marks where your scale sits, so the cup lands in the same spot every shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45x30cm, fits under a machine and grinder side by side on a standard counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-grade silicone: we verify the supplier's material test report before the first batch ships, and we will publish it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipes clean in one pass, machine edges stop sliding, counters stop scarring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e anyone pulling shots at home on a bare counter or a sad towel. \u003cstrong\u003eWho it is not for:\u003c\/strong\u003e pod-machine setups with nothing to dial in; save the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Bench Series, five tools built for the home espresso bench. The whole set is \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-bench-series\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade to order: every Bench Series piece ships in 3 to 4 weeks. Pre-launch ordering: until the shop register opens, order by invoice via the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e with the product name as the subject, and you will receive a PayPal or bank invoice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it is not useful, reply to your receipt and we refund it, no forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-bench-series\"\u003ethe Bench Series\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/espresso-dial-in-cheat-sheet\"\u003ethe free dial-in cheat sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. Related reading: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/barista-station-setup-guide\"\u003ethe Barista Station Setup Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barista Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45136270917832,"sku":"BL-911496-1","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/6435\/files\/110aa0206ea267a5a3122dd0152d9511.png?v=1783895017","url":"https:\/\/baristalife.co\/products\/the-bench-mat","provider":"Barista Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}