Product Description:
The Mahlkonig EK43 coffee grinder is an industry-leading machine that is designed to handle a wide range of coffee applications, from fine espresso to coarse French press. Equipped with massive 98mm burrs, this grinder is capable of grinding coffee quickly and efficiently, with a grinding capacity of up to 2.8 pounds per minute. The stepless grind adjustment allows for easy and precise tuning of the grind, ensuring consistent results every time.
Who Should Buy This Grinder:
Large Restaurants, Cafes, Roasters and Retail Bag Coffee: The Mahlkonig EK43 is a high-performing retail coffee grinder, widely popular among higher-volume coffee shops.
Equipped with enormous 98mm flat burrs, and a 2.8lb hopper this grinder delivers a consistent grind and can grind over three pounds of coffee on an average setting in just one minute, all while staying cool. This allows you to continuously grind beans even during busy periods.
For added convenience, the EK43 features a bag clamp to hold retail bags in place, freeing up your hands for other tasks to enhance customer service. Whether you need to grind for drip or pour-over coffee brewing, the EK43 is an all-in-one shop grinder that can handle it all with its wide fineness range, from a fine Turkish grind to French press and cold brew settings.
More than a coffee Grinder: While the EK43 is primarily a retail grinder, it can do more than just grind coffee. Thanks to its special burrs, it's capable of grinding a variety of products including spices, grains, seeds, and other foods. So, if your restaurant has diverse grinding requirements, the EK43 can be a perfect addition to your kitchen. Its versatility offers lots of options for coffee service and recipes, which can potentially expand your menu.
Key Features and What They Mean:
Large 98mm burrs: The EK43 has large flat burrs that can grind a large amount of coffee with consistent particle size.
Wide grind range: The EK43 has a wide fineness range, from a fine Turkish grind to French press and cold brew settings.
High grinding speed: The EK43 can grind over three pounds of coffee on an average setting in just one minute, making it a great option for high-volume coffee shops.
Can grind other products: The EK43 has special burrs that allow it to grind other products besides coffee, such as spices, grains, and seeds.
Bag clamp: The EK43 has a convenient bag clamp that holds retail bags in place so that you can operate the grinder hands-free while attending to other tasks.
All-in-one shop grinder: The EK43 is an all-in-one shop grinder that can handle both espresso and drip/pour-over coffee brewing.
Multiple language display: The EK43 has a display that can be set to English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
Warranty Information:
All machines come with a standard manufacturer’s 1-year warranty.
Common Questions and Answers
How does stepless grind adjustment work?
A: Stepless grind adjustment like the one featured on the EK43 series means that you have the freedom to choose any fineness setting you want for the coffee.
The alternative, a stepped grinder, gives you certain presets to work within. This can be great for less experienced users as it’s easy to find settings.
That being said, it’s not always ideal if you want coffee ground more precisely. Precision translates to a more refined flavor profile, so if you want to bring out the nuances of the coffee, getting the exact fineness setting you need with stepless grind adjustment is part of the process.
How does burr size affect the coffee?
The EK43’s 98 mm burr size can have quite a significant impact on the coffee. A larger burr can actually help to maintain cooler grinding, which ends up preserving the flavor of the final product.
Here’s how it works. Larger burrs have larger surfaces with more “teeth,” so they need to rotate fewer times to grind the coffee. Because of this, less friction is created and the motor runs for a shorter period of time, so less internal heat is produced.
The reason this is important is that heat can actually damage the coffee flavor and quality. You might notice that coffee that was overheated as it was ground tastes a little on the burned side.
The EK43’s 98 mm burrs are considered to be fairly massive even by large burr grinder standards, contributing to this model’s ultra cool grinding. It’s why you’re able to grind all day long without worrying about heat issues.
TLDR: The Mahlkonig EK43 coffee grinder is an industry-leading machine that is designed to handle a wide range of coffee applications, from fine espresso to coarse French press. Equipped with massive 98mm burrs, this grinder is capable of grinding coffee quickly and efficiently, with a grinding capacity of up to 2.8 pounds per minute. The stepless grind adjustment allows for easy and precise tuning of the grind, ensuring consistent results every time.