A Premium Spirographic Espresso Distribution Tool (WDT Tool) by Papel Espresso®
We’ve optimized every aspect of this tool, from perfectly engineered gear ratios to the placement of the needles. Elevate your espresso experience with unparalleled consistency just a few spins away. Perfectly fluffy espresso pucks are now within reach.
Quick geometry lesson: Hypotrochoids and epitrochoids are curves defined by tracing a point attached to a circle that’s rolling along the inside or outside of a fixed circle, respectively. Spirographs use this concept to create mesmerizing geometric patterns.
The Papel WDT™ employs 14 needles, each with a 0.30mm diameter, to trace dozens of hypotrochoids and epitrochoids through the mounded coffee grounds in your Cafelat Espresso basket. This mechanical motion distributes and fluffs the grounds in seconds, ensuring consistency no matter how early in the morning it is. The increased needle count, compared to competitors, enhances distribution performance, elevating your espresso enjoyment.
The Papel WDT™ features a perfect gear design that mixes, distributes, and aerates the coffee grounds in your portafilter in just three spins. Four separate gears come together in an optimized fashion.
🖊️ Design:
- Design ergonomics and flexibility: The design is optimized for needle placement and ergonomic use.
- Use of 14 needles: More needles compared to others enhance distribution performance and improve the espresso experience.
- Identical product as advertised: The product you receive will be identical to the one shown in the shared images.
- Detailed prints: The product is meticulously designed to capture even the finest details.
How to use the tool:
- The tool comes with 14 needles pre-inserted into the gear holes.
- Fill your portafilter with espresso grounds, place the tool on top, and give it 3 spins.
- Remove the tool from the basket, place it in its stand, tamp your grounds, and brew some espresso.
With this product, you’ll receive:
- The Papel WDT™
- 20x needles, each with a 0.30mm diameter
✔️ Compatibility:
Currently, the base is designed to fit 58mm portafilters with two flanges. If you have a different type or size of portafilter, please contact us. We plan to offer additional options to increase compatibility in the future, so let us know what you’re using.
We designed and manufactured this product to be fully compatible with your Cafelat Robot. During the ordering process, we offer two options: you can purchase just the WDT tool or the WDT tool along with the Cafelat Robot Tamping Station. If you choose to buy it with the tamping station, the use of the WDT tool with your portafilter will be easier.
The Papel WDT™ is a brand by Espresso Papel®. We are currently in the process of rebranding our high-end espresso accessories and barista tools from Espresso Papel® to better align with our vision for our small business.
Note: These product photos are not renders; they are photos captured and produced by Papel Espresso. No edits have been made to the images. All rights reserved.
ℹ️ Please note: The product listing includes only the WDT Tool itself; any other items shown in product imagery are for illustrative purposes only. For additional accessories, please explore the range of products available under the Cafelat Robot category.
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Felix Schneider (verified owner) –
The tool is working great. Onur took his time and created an individualised product for me, and everything is working great. G
reat communication, great customer service and a great product. I can recommend buying here.
David (verified owner) –
I own a Robot and already had the normal version with the adapted needle length. However, while great product in itself, for the deep basket of the robot it came with some problems. Needles would bend if not placed correctly and the Robot basked is not exactly 58mm. All those issues were addessed with this iteration. It just works perfectly now and is to my knowledge the only spirograph tool that is specifically made for the Robot. I highly recommend it, as it gets rid of one of the only downsides of the Robot: getting a level bed of grounds with a normal WDT tool or just by knocking, is annoying and difficult. With this tool it’s as simple as you like. Kind of a 2 in 1 solution. Also, the measured are now perfect for the Robot basket, which makes the process a lot more enjoyable. Customer support is outstanding btw!
Kenneth Franke (verified owner) –
Thank you, good as promised!
Simon (verified owner) –
Excellent product. Previously I was using a manual WDT tool, but due to the depth of the Robot basket, it was quite difficult to do effectively. As such I used to get a lot of rogue sprays when pulling shots. Now using this tool I don’t get any sprays, and it leaves a level bed surface, which is better for tamping. As 3D printed gadgets go, it’s well made. It turns easily, and sits well on the basket.
hope selinger (verified owner) –
Great distributer. Well made. Excellent,
Jimmy Sawyer (verified owner) –
Pavel Espresso just pimp to the sky my Cafelat Robot! Onur was the best! He really took care of everything, shipping wise, so that my experience was 100% satisfying! I strongly recommend his shop and would without any doubts deal with him again! Thank you a thousand times!
Patrick Stelling (verified owner) –
This WDT is really nice, it makes distributing much faster and more consistent than with a manual tool.
I bought it with the additional basket, which i do not need because i’m not using the spouts and this wdt tool works flawless on the cafelat basket.
Stefanie (verified owner) –
Great product and very fast shipping. Thank you Onur/Papel Espresso for your small business.
Neil Potter (verified owner) –
Great product and very fast shipping. Thank you Onur
Christopher James (verified owner) –
Makes a big difference on quality of the shot!
Selim Cam (verified owner) –
This took my cafelat game to the next level.
Already had a manual wdt tool, so wasn’t sure the spirograph would make a big difference. But after using it for a week, I’m kicking myself for not trying it sooner.
Super easy to use, results in zero channeling, more balanced shots, and naturally, less wasted beans.
I got mine with the tamping station, which is a nice touch. It’s sturdy and collects the fine coffee grounds that might go through the basket which makes clean up even easier.
My second time buying through papel espresso, and cant recommend them enough. Fantastic small business, that clearly cares about the quality of their work and their customers.
Nabeel (verified owner) –
Too early to tell about longevity etc but seems quite well built..really helping with pulling shots and delivered quicker than expected
Nabeel (verified owner) –
Too early to tell about longevity etc but seems quite well built..really helping with pulling shots and delivered quicker than expected
Ting Zhou (verified owner) –
Works well as a WDT!
Nick Fogler (verified owner) –
Took a little while to arrive (because Turkey), but item is great, and seller is lovely to communicate with.
Robert Spektor (verified owner) –
Works perfectly to eliminate channeling! Great quality. excellent seller interaction. Highly recommend!