Mahlkonig EK Omnia

State Of The Art Filter Grinding

Represented in the Mahlkonig EK Omnia is the state of the art of commercial batch and single dose filter coffee grinding. Used in virtually every specialty coffee bar in the world, the classic EK43 has set the standard for grind quality and flavor for over 10 years, offering an incredibly unimodal particle size distribution and a clean flavor profile that highlights the most delicate characteristics and provides the most transparency possible from a coffee grinder. In 2023, Mahlkonig has refreshed the EK43 with modern features including a high resolution HMI display and touchscreen, allowing for precision burr distance programmability, instantly recallable grind recipes, timed grinding and volumetric dosing, as well as a nearly silent brushless DC motor capable of grinding up to 13.5 grams per second.

3 Grinding Modes

Familiar to anyone who has used an EK43 is the EK Omnia’s prominent stepless adjustment, bag clamp and knocker and a large on/off button, allowing for classic manual operation. To set micron size, the user still has the option of turning the dial by hand, or it can be input via a +/- selection on the touch screen. Further enhancing the grinder’s single dose capabilities are two more modes called ‘Library’ and ‘Timed’, which each allow the user to store presets by coffee name and micron size. In Library mode, up to 10 grind recipes can be saved and instantly recalled, automatically resetting the burr distance based on the programmed setting. In ‘Timed’ mode, the user also gains the ability to program total grind time in 1/100 sec. increments, allowing for repeated grind cycles with a full hopper and streamlining its use for single-dose espresso or pour over.

In the near future, Mahlkonig will also make available an optional volumetric hopper (also called the ‘Pre-Dosing Unit’ or PDU) that’s capable of dosing whole beans volumetrically for each grind cycle, further optimizing single-dose workflow and precision. An optional magnetic portafilter fork will also be available, allowing for direct grinding into espresso portafilters. Both the PDU and fork are not included with the Omnia and must be purchased separately at a later date.

More New Features

Other new features introduced in the Omnia include a brushless DC motor for ultra-quiet and low heat operation, a hinged grinding head that simplifies internal access for cleaning, a removable steel tube within the chute for easier cleaning, static and spraying mitigation, an LED downlight on the underside of the chute for a nice illuminated view, a magnetic grounds tray, a WiFi module for future software updates, and a new, large on/off button with an LED indicator light that flashes when the grinder is turned on, helping to prevent the grinder from being left running for long periods undetected due to its quiet operation.