Overview of the Mahlkonig Espresso Grinder Line
If you’re a cafe owner in the research phase for the best commercial espresso grinders money can buy, you’ve come to the right page! Mahlkonig’s espresso lineup is outfitted with state of the art technology like precision Grind By Weight, Disk Distance Detection, ultra-fast grinding, low noise, and a beautiful, streamlined user interface for instant adjustments and vastly improved efficiency. The busiest cafes all over the world depend on Mahlkonig espresso grinders for their efficiency, accuracy and reliability, but also because these grinders create an incredible flavor profile. Every Mahlkonig burr set is precision cut and razor sharp, ensuring high grind consistency and the potential for higher extraction yields compared to other flat and conical burr grinders on the market.
Mahlkonig espresso grinders are available in two main platforms: The E65S and the E80 Supreme, and each platform is available in either a timed-grinding or Grind by Weight (GbW) configuration. In this article we’ll cover the main features of Mahlkonig’s four commercial espresso grinders and also highlight how each model may resolve specific pain points in your existing workflow. For deeper information on each model, be sure to visit our individual product listings!
Mahlkonig E65S
At heart, the E65S is a 65mm flat burred espresso grinder with timed grinding functionality capable of producing an output of around 4-5 grams per second, finishing an 18 gram dose in only around 4-5 seconds. Its powerful motor and internal cooling fan system allow the grinder to handle a duty cycle of about 2 grind cycles per minute, or 120 shots per hour, without building excess heat. Its user interface offers adjustability in increments of 0.1 seconds grind time, allowing the user to dial in a precise dose weight +/- 0.2g. Overall, the E65S is well suited for low to mid volume cafes, or as a backup or secondary grinder for busier operations.
- Grind by time
- 65mm steel burrs
- Quiet grinding
- 1200g hopper
- High resolution digital display
- Stepless grind adjustment
- 4-5g per second grind time
- 2 shot cycles per minute duty cycle
- Active internal cooling fan
- Illuminated grind chute
If you grind for 120 shots per hour or less and your current grinder is too slow, the E65S will speed up puck prep by up to several seconds, adding up to a major time savings for you and your customers over the course of the day.
Mahlkonig E65S GbW
Building on the E65S platform Mahlkonig introduced the world’s first commercially available espresso grinder with real Grind by Weight technology. Instead of programming grind time by tenths of a second, the E65S GbW allows the user to program by output weight, thanks to the integration of a load cell in the portafilter fork. Each time a portafilter is placed on the fork, the GbW will tare its weight and almost instantly begin dosing grounds and weighing the output in real time. Its advanced algorithm learns over the course of a few shots, allowing it to maximize dosing accuracy to 0.1g.
In addition to Grind by Weight, the GbW includes Disc Distance Detection, allowing the user to save a grind setting and be redirected back to it with arrows any time the adjustment is moved. This allows quick replication of grind settings between grinders at different locations, and takes the stress out of cleaning and reassembly.
GbW grinders also include a handy Portafilter Detection Mode which recognizes any portafilter by its weight, then automatically begins a programmed dosing cycle. If, for example, you prefer to up-dose for a particular recipe, simply designate a portafilter for the job and allow the grinder to adjust dose output on its own without any intervention.
- Grind by Weight
- 65mm steel burrs
- Quiet grinding
- Large, 3.5” high resolution display
- 1200g hopper
- Stepless grind adjustment
- Active internal cooling fan
- 4-5g per second grind time
- 2 shot cycles per minute duty cycle
- Disc Distance Detection
- Portafilter Detection Mode
- Illuminated grind chute
Not only does the E65S GbW offer increased grind speed and accuracy compared to most other commercial espresso grinders, but GbW technology also ensures that the dose output remains the same no matter how the grind setting is adjusted. If you’re frustrated by wasting coffee and precious time when resetting the timed-grinding program each time you adjust finer or coarser throughout the day, the GbW is a great solution.
Mahlkonig E80 Supreme
- Grind by time
- 80mm steel burrs, upgradable to cast burrs
- Quiet grinding
- Large 3.5” high resolution display
- 1800g hopper
- Stepless grind adjustment
- Active internal cooling fans
- 7-8g per second for a double shot in less than 3 seconds
- Non-stop duty cycle
- Portafilter Detection Mode
- Disc Distance Detection
- Illuminated grind chute
Cut grind times in half, or even a third, and get drinks past the bar faster. If your current grinder is being pushed too hard and overheating, or causing the grind size to fluctuate due to dramatic internal temperature changes, the E80 Supreme solves this problem with rock-solid stable temperatures all day.
Mahlkonig E80S GbW
Combining all the best features of the Mahlkonig espresso grinder lineup, the E80S GbW is a force to be reckoned with. This grinder builds on all the same features as the E80 Supreme, but with GbW technology instead of timed grinding for the most efficient dial-in process and repeatable precision imaginable in commercial espresso grinder. Dosing double shots in under 3 seconds, maintaining precise and consistent dose weight throughout the day no matter how your grind setting changes, mitigating temperature fluctuation, and improving the flavor of espresso are all the best reasons to invest in the E80S Gbw.
- Grind by Weight
- 80mm steel burrs, upgradable to cast burrs
- Quiet grinding
- 3.5” high resolution display
- 1800g hopper
- Stepless grind adjustment
- Active internal cooling fans
- 7-8g per second for a double shot in less than 3 seconds
- Non-stop duty cycle
- Portafilter Detection Mode
- Disc Distance Detection
- Illuminated grind chute
The E80S GbW offers dramatically faster grind time, greater dosing accuracy, faster dial-ins, more stable internal temperatures, and better tasting espresso than any other grinder available. No more juggling the balance between grind size and grind time in order to meet a desired dose weight — the E80S GbW does the tedious work for you.
For more information on the entire Mahlkonig lineup and to inquire with our sales team, head on over to our Mahlkonig page. Be sure to check out the Prima Coffee Community Industry Pro Space to access our full resource library and to connect with other coffee industry professionals!
