{"product_id":"ncd-nucleus-coffee-distributor-10-year-edition","title":"NCD - Nucleus Coffee Distributor 10 Year Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eNucleus Coffee Tools is recognised worldwide for using science-based principles to design equipment that pushes the boundaries of specialty \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/newest-coffee-beans\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Select from our freshest offerings\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecoffee\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/nucleus-coffee-tools\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse our Nucleus range\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNucleus\u003c\/a\u003e story began in 2011 when Bosnian-Australian barista Saša Šestić set out to solve a fundamental challenge in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/espresso-equipment-accessories\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Explore our espresso equipment\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eespresso\u003c\/a\u003e extraction: channeling. To find a repeatable way to distribute coffee grounds before \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/tampers-tamping-mats\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy a tamper for espresso\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etamping\u003c\/a\u003e, Saša engineered the original wedge-style tool - initially launched as the ONA Coffee Distributor and now known as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/ncd-nucleus-coffee-distributor\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy the original NCD\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNucleus Coffee Distributor\u003c\/a\u003e (NCD). He famously debuted an early prototype during his winning 2015 World Barista Championship routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat began as a competitive edge soon captured the focus of the global specialty coffee industry. Today, the NCD is a staple on busy café counters and home brewing setups across the globe, having set the benchmark for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/puck-prep-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dial in your puck prep\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epuck preparation\u003c\/a\u003e. To mark ten years of redefining espresso, Nucleus has released a special 10-Year Anniversary Edition of the Nucleus Coffee Distributor. With only 1,500 units available worldwide, we are thrilled to be able to offer an exclusive run of the NCD10 to South Africa's espresso enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the NCD 10-Year Anniversary Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the original Nucleus Coffee Distributor, the NCD10 is designed to quickly and effectively distribute ground coffee inside an espresso \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/portafilters-filter-baskets\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Find our espresso portafilters here\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eportafilter\u003c\/a\u003e, ensuring even puck density before you tamp. Without even distribution, clumps and pockets of uneven density remain inside the puck, forcing brew water along pathways of least resistance. This leads to channeling and results in both over- and under-extraction in the same shot. Conversely, a uniform distribution eliminates these variations in density, allowing water to saturate the coffee bed evenly for a more balanced extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis latest generation of the NCD maintains the core strengths of the original OCD, such as its solid hand-feel and signature four-fin design, and builds on them with advanced anti-friction and anti-static coatings. The NCD10 also features an easy depth adjustment to suit any 58mm basket and espresso dose size. To celebrate the now iconic implement, every 10-Year Anniversary Edition features exclusive styling with a dark-toned anodised finish and its own individual unit number (from 1 to 1,500) laser-etched onto the outer rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNucleus Coffee Distributor features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive run, limited to 1,500 units worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces inconsistencies: evens out your coffee distribution in the puck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision 58.5mm fit eliminates edge channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-slip grip: easy handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-friction, low static coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour blades for faster, even distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable height for different portafilters \u0026amp; doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNucleus Coffee Distributor specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58.5mm (fits both IMS and VST Basket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~290g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centre part (stainless steel); adjuster (anodised aluminium); locker (anodised aluminium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e W 90 x L 90 x H 58 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nucleus Coffee Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44385743011974,"sku":"NUC-NCD-BL-10","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5548\/files\/ncd10_hero_01.jpg?v=1789549865","url":"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/ncd-nucleus-coffee-distributor-10-year-edition","provider":"Cape Coffee Beans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}