Coffee grinders

Professional coffee grinders for hospitality

Good coffee starts with a good grind. The professional coffee grinder is the essential companion to any espresso machine: it releases the aromas of the bean at the precise moment of extraction and determines, as much as the machine, the quality of the cup. Our range covers doser grinders for bar service, bag-holder grinders for packaging ground coffee and versatile coffee-and-spice grinders. Robust and built for intensive use, they suit a café as well as a retailer's roasting operation.

Why grind coffee on demand

Ground coffee loses its aromas very quickly on contact with air: a few minutes are enough for some of the volatile compounds to evaporate. Grinding on demand, just before extraction, ensures maximum freshness and a more expressive cup. This is why no quality espresso machine is complete without a dedicated grinder nearby. Grind consistency also plays a key role: particles of uniform size ensure a balanced extraction, without excessive bitterness or acidity.

Doser grinder or grind on demand

The doser grinder stores freshly ground coffee in a chambered compartment and delivers a calibrated dose at each pull: the classic bar solution, fast and practical during the rush, like the Diamond doser coffee grinder or the high-capacity automatic Diamond grinder. The automatic grinder with auto-stop adds a cut-out as soon as the doser is full, avoiding waste. The bag-holder grinder, like the Santos bag-holder grinder, grinds straight into a bag held by a clamp, ideal for packaging and selling ground coffee in a shop or roastery. The versatile Buffalo coffee-and-spice grinder grinds in batches in a removable bowl and is useful beyond coffee alone.

Burrs and grind adjustment

A grinder's quality lies in its burrs and the precision of its adjustment. Well-sized burrs ensure a consistent grind without overheating the coffee, which would harm its aromas. Fine adjustment lets you match the grind to the method: very fine for espresso, coarser for filter or French press. Consider motor power and capacity if your throughput is high: an undersized grinder heats up and wears out, while a suitable unit keeps pace without weakening. Regular cleaning of the burrs and doser preserves freshness and prevents residue going rancid.

Flat or conical burrs?

Two main burr families equip professional grinders. Flat burrs deliver a very uniform grind, favoured for espresso, and excellent value; they do heat up a little more under very intensive use. Conical burrs, slower turning, heat up less and suit large continuous volumes. In both cases, quality hardened-steel burrs guarantee a clean cut and long life. The right choice depends on your main drink, your throughput and the available space.

Sizing your grinder

The grinder must match the machine and the throughput. For a counter serving a few dozen coffees a day, a compact doser grinder is enough; for a high-volume brasserie, favour large burrs and a powerful motor that handles cycles without overheating. Hopper capacity also matters: a large hopper avoids frequent refills, but coffee sits in it longer, which argues against overfilling so as to keep the beans fresh.

Our selection and related categories

Pair your grinder with one of our coffee machines for freshly ground espresso, and explore the other categories in the Coffee bar - Tea room family: coffee percolators for large volumes and water softeners to protect your equipment from limescale.