The Shot Collar Espresso Preparation Funnel & Distribution Tool

A Smarter Workflow for a Cleaner Extraction

In espresso preparation, the two most common frustrations are messy, wasted grounds and inconsistent distribution that leads to channeling. Traditionally, solving these issues required two separate tools - a funnel and a distribution tool. We endorse the Shot Collar from Saint Anthony Industries because it intelligently integrates both solutions into a single, beautifully crafted instrument. It is designed to create a workflow that is not only cleaner and more efficient but also fundamentally more consistent.

Two Essential Tools in One Intelligent Design

The Shot Collar’s genius lies in its dual functionality. First, it acts as a heavyweight dosing funnel. Its substantial weight and precision-machined fit keep it perfectly stable on a 58mm portafilter, capturing every particle of coffee from your grinder for zero mess and zero waste. Second, an integrated steel rod across the base serves as a simple and highly effective distribution tool. After dosing, a few quick spins of the heavy collar agitates the coffee bed, breaking up clumps and evenly distributing the grounds to create uniform density - the key to preventing channeling.

The Satisfaction of a Flawless Prep

Using the Shot Collar transforms your espresso routine into a fluid and satisfying ritual. The feel of the solid, 424-gram stainless steel communicates quality and inspires confidence. Your workflow is simplified to a few elegant motions: place the collar, grind directly into the portafilter, give it a spin, and remove it to reveal a perfectly distributed bed of coffee ready for tamping. It eliminates the frustration of a messy counter and the fuss of separate tools, leaving you with a clean station and the ideal foundation for a delicious, balanced shot.

• Dual-Function Design: Acts as both a heavyweight dosing funnel to eliminate waste and a distribution tool to prevent channeling, streamlining your workflow.
• Integrated Distribution Rod: A simple spin agitates and evenly distributes coffee grounds, effortlessly breaking up clumps for a consistent extraction.
• Heavyweight 304 Stainless Steel: The substantial 424g (14.9oz) weight provides excellent stability on the portafilter and a satisfying, professional feel.
• Precision 58mm Fit: Machined to tight tolerances to sit securely on standard professional-grade portafilter baskets for a clean and reliable process.
• Clean and Efficient Workflow: By combining two critical steps,