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Product Dimensions

5.4 x 5.2 x 5.5 inches

Item Weight

8 ounces

Manufacturer

Cafelat

ASIN

B003KOLRSC

Item model number

SMTUBBIBLK

Customer Reviews

152

4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#2,036,579 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
#1,788 in Espresso Machine Accessories

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

June 7, 2011

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The Tubbi knockbox is the perfect accessory for home baristas to help you dispose of your espresso pucks. It has been over a year in development and gone through many prototypes but finally we got there in the end with a brilliant, yet very simple design. All it is, is a plastic tub and a bar! No nuts or bolts or anything.

The knockbox may be small but it can comfortably hold 10 double pucks of coffee before it needs emptying. To empty just lift the rubber bar out and discard the coffee as you wish. A silicon ring on the bottom prevents it moving about the place and also helps to reduce the noise.

To wash we recommend you just give it a rinse in mild detergent. The plastic tub is dishwasher safe but we are not sure you need to go that far as a mild rinse works every time.

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4.5 out of 5

152 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, size and appearance of the coffee knock box. For example, they mention it's well made, sturdy and looks good. Some appreciate the cleanliness and ease of use.

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74 customers mention73 positive1 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention it's purpose built, well made, and sturdy. Some say that the size is small and good enough for home use. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Cafelat Tubbi on the other hand is brilliantly designed and perfect for our needs, for these reasons:•..." Read more

"This is a very nice size box, not too big, not too small. It is very functional...." Read more

"...It stands up well to a good firm whack with a 58mm brass portafilter, and from my experience with it so far, I have no concerns about breakage or..." Read more

"...Still in great shape and works as it should...." Read more

50 customers mention40 positive10 negative

Customers like the size of the puck box. They say it's small enough to live on the counter next to the espresso machine. Some customers also say it fits right under the portafilter in their espresso maker. The bar fits snugly into the cutouts with just enough friction to keep it firmly in place. It looks unobtrusive, yet holds a lot of pucks.

"This is a very nice size box, not too big, not too small. It is very functional...." Read more

"...The bar fits snugly into the cutouts with just enough friction to keep it firmly in place, but not so tight as to prevent it from being easily..." Read more

"...We don't keep it there, but it fits quite nicely, for those interested. Good purchase, would buy again if it mysteriously went missing." Read more

"...(even having checked the measurements before ordering), but not too big...." Read more

36 customers mention36 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the coffee grounds container. They mention it looks good, is well-made, and has a beautifully simplistic design. Some like the shape of the box and the mouth width is sufficiently wide. Overall, most are happy with the design and functionality of the product.

"...It was a loud and messy task; but the Tubbi's simple, functional design makes it super easy to flip the puck out, and to keep things clean and tidy..." Read more

"...It has that ABS matte plastic look to it that I expect will hold up well..." Read more

"...I think it's great-looking, too." Read more

"...I liked the shape of the box, the mouth width is sufficiently wide that it does not result in spillage of grinds when unloading the puck and the box..." Read more

35 customers mention33 positive2 negative

Customers are happy with the cleanliness of the coffee puck box. They say it's easy to clean and maintain, with a convenient design that looks great. The used pucks are easily emptied from the box and any residual coffee grinds are contained in the container. The bottom is non-slipping and the box is dishwasher safe. Customers also mention that it keeps their mess contained.

"...The bar and base ring are rubber. It is dishwasher safe (according to their website) but they say why bother - it's easy to rinse out with a mild..." Read more

"...One knock and the grounds come out easily and everything goes cleanly in the container...." Read more

"...It never tips over, ever. It's also easy to clean. If you care about looks, this looks fine enough...." Read more

"...For ease of cleaning, remove the bar, rinse, dry, done! That easy. It's a nice compliment to my Rocket Giotto." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers find the coffee maker easy to use and clean. They also appreciate the simple, beautiful, and functional design. Customers say it makes espresso making much easier, and is stable when knocking grounds. The product is durable and can handle the pucks from a large double espresso machine.

"...It was a loud and messy task; but the Tubbi's simple, functional design makes it super easy to flip the puck out, and to keep things clean and tidy..." Read more

"...it doesn't take up too much room in my small kitchen yet it can handle the pucks from our large double portafilter without the grinds going..." Read more

"...Overall, just very pleased with how simple and purpose built this is - not over engineered; blends in well (at least the all black version) with all..." Read more

"...Doesn’t scratch the counter, and takes a beating. It’s also a great value. I love this knock box." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the bar easy to remove for dumping. They also say the functional design makes it super easy to flip the puck out and keep things clean.

"...task; but the Tubbi's simple, functional design makes it super easy to flip the puck out, and to keep things clean and tidy around our espresso..." Read more

"...One knock and the grounds come out easily and everything goes cleanly in the container...." Read more

"...Two key features that I like are the non-skid bottom and the removable bar...." Read more

"...The bar you knock against is easy to remove...." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the slip resistance of the kitchen product. They mention that it has a non-slipping bottom, rubberized feet, and is stable on the countertop. Customers also say that it doesn't bang around like a previous metal knoxbox.

"...in spillage of grinds when unloading the puck and the box is stable on the countertop when unloading the puck. It never tips over, ever...." Read more

"...Two key features that I like are the non-skid bottom and the removable bar...." Read more

"Bigger than I thought. Sticky bottom so it doesn't slide like I want. Good box.Why does no-one post the actual dimensions!!!..." Read more

"...Good and solid. Seems like it's gonna last. Rubberized feet sure make it stable and it is easy to clean...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the color of the kitchen product. They mention that it is a nice red color, dark colored, and inconspicuous on the counter. Some appreciate the design and all the color options.

"...Mine is in red - and I would say it is a pretty true red (not tomato (orangey) or cherry (pinky)." Read more

"...Best features:Small foot printRemovable barFun colorsEasy to clean" Read more

"Nice product in nice red color. Size is small and good enough for home use." Read more

"Well made, puts up with my simian-like abuse. Color is true to picture...." Read more

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Erik Pettee

No more swearing at my knock box.

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2016

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We purchased the Cafelat Tubbi Small to replace the Motta stainless steel knock box which was very difficult to keep clean and the rubber edging came off every time you washed it, making it a huge pain to clean and reassemble. It was also too big, and the stainless steel interior looked messy as the pucks and grounds are very visible (high contrast) against the lighter stainless steel material. I'm sure the neighbors heard me swear at the Motta knock box more than once – a clear sign we needed a replacement.

This Cafelat Tubbi on the other hand is brilliantly designed and perfect for our needs, for these reasons:

• Excellent, three-piece construction: box, bar, footer rubber insert for non-skid stability.
• The rubberized bar is heavy-duty, and fits snug into place; but is easy to remove for cleaning.
• The rubberized footer fits perfectly with a tight seal, but is also easy to remove and reassemble if needed.
• The whole things cleans up in about 15 seconds: remove the bar, dump, rinse, and replace the bar.
• Small size is perfect size for about 6 - 10 pucks, then dump. I pull that number daily; so this is perfect for me.
• The color (black) hides the messiness of the pucks well - they blend in. This is important to me. Keeps the area looking clean.
• The holes on either side of the bar at first looked small, but just smack the center of the bar, and the puck easily flips out of the portafilter, over the bar.

Removing a puck after a shot was my least favorite part of the process. It was a loud and messy task; but the Tubbi's simple, functional design makes it super easy to flip the puck out, and to keep things clean and tidy around our espresso workstation.

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Karen

Well designed!

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014

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This is a very nice size box, not too big, not too small. It is very functional. I was worried this was going to be a purchase I would regret and not use - that was wrong. It is lovely to have something to knock your ground out onto that is clean, won't break, and is inclined to not make a mess (literally and figuratively). The dimensions are 4" diameter bottom, 5" diameter top with height varying from 3.5 to nearly 5" (inclined, see?). It has that ABS matte plastic look to it that I expect will hold up well (although, personally, I think the color can look nicer in other types of plastic). The bar and base ring are rubber. It is dishwasher safe (according to their website) but they say why bother - it's easy to rinse out with a mild soap. Mine is in red - and I would say it is a pretty true red (not tomato (orangey) or cherry (pinky).

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C

Great, sturdy knockbox. No complaints.

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013

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I use the Cafelat Tubbi virtually every day, and sometimes more often than that, as I make latte's every morning for my wife and myself. It's a well made, sturdy little knockbox that doesn't take up that much counter space.

One aspect of the Tubbi that I really like is how the entire thing is made of sturdy plastic, and the bar has some kind of rubbery coating. It also has a rubbery pad on the base to keep it stable and preventing it from slipping around on the counter. The bar fits snugly into the cutouts with just enough friction to keep it firmly in place, but not so tight as to prevent it from being easily removed for cleaning. The Tubbi holds about a week's worth of grounds, and most of the time all I need to do is give it a quick rinse under the tap to clean it out. It stands up well to a good firm whack with a 58mm brass portafilter, and from my experience with it so far, I have no concerns about breakage or it standing up over time. It's also _relatively_ quiet to use since it's basically the rubbery bar against plastic.

Unlike the Standard Size Stainless Steel Espresso Knock Box , I don't have any concerns of the rubber grommets eventually breaking down and having metal-on-metal contact. I would recommend the Tubbi without reservations as long as you're looking for a small knockbox for home or other lightweight use (due to the modest size, not because I think it wouldn't hold up to more vigorous use).

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K. Seaman

4 years in and still great

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023

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Almost four years and thousands of knocks. Still in great shape and works as it should. When new, the non-skid gasket on the bottom unseated a few times but has remained in place since very early on. I'd def recommend it.

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014

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Excellent product. It works well and is just the right size. Pucks plop easily into the Tubbi with a gentle tap on the bar.

The Grindenstein is too small for our household of 2 frequent espresso drinkers. This knock-box (-bucket?) is just the right size for our daily volume of triple-shot pucks. I like that the bar fits snugly and doesn't bounce around, requiring the user to apply slight pressure to pop it out of its slot. I remove the bar and rinse it off, then easily dump the bucket contents into the compost. I have plenty of colorful items at my espresso station in the kitchen so opted for a black Tubbi, and I'm glad I did. It's a forgiving color (so is the brown) for the messy job it does. The black Tubbi also cost less than the other colors, which worked particularly well for me, because my only complaint about the product is that it's too pricy for what it is.

Incidentally, the Tubbi fits on the deck of our Rancilio Silvia on the right side near the steam wand. We don't keep it there, but it fits quite nicely, for those interested. Good purchase, would buy again if it mysteriously went missing.

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J. Graham

It works and is a good knock box, but the back side could be taller to prevent splashing the walls

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2016

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It works and is a good knock box. I think I should have bought the larger size after having friends over it filled quickly.

Only other comment is the back could be higher as if the grounds are wet you can if you are not careful splash old coffee on to the wall behind. It is worth noting that most do not have a raised back at all though.

Cleans up easily and the bar removing is a really good feature.

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Ben Mcleod

Best price online once postage factored in

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2014

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Best price online once postage factored in. Simple design, like that knock bar is removable for ease of washing. Simple and effective, no fuss design. Only had a few days, but so far, so good.

Fifi

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2014

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like it although i thought it was grey from the picture but the description says black

James

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2013

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Excellent knockbox. It is really well made and feels very sturdy.

The rubber on the bottom does a great job of reducing noise and it rinses clean with ease.

RICHARD M.

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2018

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Great Item and fast delivery

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