The Mahlkonig EK43 is known for its robust build, strong motor, fast grinding speeds, 98mm burrs, stepless adjustment, and full grinding range from French press to espresso. For all the hype about this machine, it’s still a very simple product with only one function, so anyone can figure out how to use it. Used on the word stage in coffee competition circuits, its excellent particle consistency has made it the darling of baristas everywhere.

Features and Benefits

The Mahlkonig EK43 features huge 98 mm cast steel burrs spinning at an idle rate of 1760 RPM. Its impressive grinding speed of about 21 grams per second means that you can grind through a 12 oz retail bag of coffee in about 16 seconds. Thanks to the large hopper, this grinder is capable of grinding larger quantities too. In fact, the clearance from counter to spout is generous enough to fit an entire 5 lb bag of coffee beneath it, and you’ll grind through all 5 lbs in less than 2 minutes.

But what makes baristas all over the world choose this grinder is the particle consistency afforded by the Mahlkonig EK43. Fines are a byproduct of grinding coffee that are both the enemy and friend of baristas, but on the EK43, even the fines are pretty similar to the rest of the grinds. This allows more focused flavors and more sweetness, unlocked by more control.

Using the EK43 is simple. Just attach a receptacle like a shaker or coffee bag onto the clip, add beans to the hopper, press start, and open the hopper gate. Once there’s no more coffee to be ground, press the stop button and flick the knocker to get any remaining grounds out of the chute.

Mahlkonig also makes the popular Turkish grinding burrs for those who want greater range and accuracy for espresso preparation in addition to special spice grinding burrs, if that’s what you need.

Certifications/Conforms To:

CE, CB, ETL Safety, ETL Sanitation, IEC/EN 60335-1, IEC/EN 60335-2-64, ANSI/UL 763 and CSA-C22.2 No. 195

Why You Should Get It

If the build quality, grinding speeds, particle consistency, and improved coffee flavor aren’t enough, the eye-catching nature of the Mahlkonig EK43 is more than a cherry on top. Seeing one of these iconic grinders sends a signal to guests visiting your shop (or your home coffee station) that they’ve entered a place that cares about quality, and that your drinks are made with the passion and attention to detail that specialty coffee deserves.