Brew Like a Scientist. Taste Like an Artist.

SmartRef by Anton Paar brings lab-grade precision into the hands of coffee professionals. Designed to measure Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and extraction yield with unmatched accuracy, SmartRef takes the guesswork out of dialing in your perfect brew.
 
Whether you’re fine-tuning an espresso shot, optimizing pour-over recipes, or maintaining quality control in a high-volume café, SmartRef delivers fast, reliable measurements to keep your coffee consistently exceptional.
 

What SmartRef Does for Coffee

  • Measure TDS with Precision
    Instantly measure Total Dissolved Solids to understand extraction strength and dial in brew parameters with scientific accuracy.
  • Optimize Extraction Yield
    With TDS data, calculate brew yield and fine-tune your grind size, brew ratio, and contact time for optimal flavor clarity and balance.
  • Ensure Consistency Across Batches
    Eliminate subjectivity in taste-testing. Create reproducible brewing profiles for espresso, batch brew, cold brew, or manual methods.
  • Perfect for Cafés, Roasters & Coffee Labs
    Lightweight, portable, and Bluetooth-enabled, SmartRef fits into any workflow—from behind the bar to quality control labs.
  • Fast Results, Intuitive Interface
    Digital readings appear in seconds on your mobile device. No manual calculations, no reading errors—just clean, clear data.

Why It Matters

Consistency is the hallmark of great coffee. The SmartRef empowers baristas and brewers to move beyond "feel" and into data-driven brewing, enhancing quality, improving training, and impressing customers with every cup.
 
Specifications
  • Measuring range from 0 to 20 TDS
  • Resolution of 0.01 TDS
  • High precision of 0.03 TDS
  • Auto. temperature compensation
  • Free app for iOS & Android