Learn more about professional coffee grinders at INTERGASTRO:
Grind settings:
The coffee grinders at Intergastro use vertical grinding discs that allow for very fine, step-by-step adjustment of the grind size. On some models, such as the Sirio-Q from Quamar, the grind size can even be conveniently adjusted continuously using a hand wheel.
The grinding discs:
The grinding discs are made of steel and designed for commercial use. For businesses such as cafes or coffee shops with very high throughput, Intergastro also offers special titanium grinding discs. These discs allow the number of grinding cycles to be significantly increased; however, for normal operation, the standard grinding discs are sufficient for the vast majority of applications.
Dosing the ground coffee:
On manual models, the ground coffee is dispensed via a lever typically located on the right side, with each pull of the lever releasing a specific amount of ground coffee into the portafilter. On electronic models, however, the amount of ground coffee to be dispensed can be set to the nearest gram.
Starting the grinding process:
On simple models, the grinding process is started by pressing the on/off switch. On models with a timer function, you can preset how long the grinding process should run. On electronic espresso grinders, the grinding process and dosing are carried out at the push of a button according to the pre-programmed settings.
The coffee bean hopper:
The coffee bean container is available in various sizes on some models, for example from 150 g to 1500 g, although non-standard sizes have a longer delivery time. In addition to considerations regarding refilling intervals, the choice of bean container can also influence the height of the grinder, which can be particularly beneficial when installing the grinder under low-hanging upper cabinets.
The tamping device on the grinder:
Once the ground coffee has fallen into the portafilter, it must be compacted-that is, tamped-to influence the contact time with the brewing water. In some coffee grinders, such as the M80 A Plex by Quamar, the E06 by Santos, or the Tauro by Bartscher, the tamping device is already integrated into the espresso grinder. For models without this device, the ground coffee must be tamped down with a tamper. For establishments that place particular emphasis on the consistency of their coffee products, pressure-regulating tampers or automatic tampers, such as the Newton 250 Q model, are ideal.
