Product Description
Product Description
Who Should Buy The Mahlkonig EK43?
Medium to Large Coffee Shops
The Mahlkonig EK43 is one of the most popular retail coffee grinder models for higher-volume coffee shops. Few grinders come close to the quality and speed it offers.
The huge 98mm flat burrs supply a consistent grind and deliver results in record time. Over three pounds of coffee are ground on an average setting in just one minute while the EK43 stays perfectly cool—you can safely grind continuously when it gets busy.
A convenient bag clamp holds retail bags in place so that you can operate the EK43 hands-free while attending to other pressing tasks to improve customer service. And if you need to grind for drip or pour-over coffee brewing, the EK43 is your all-in-one shop grinder.
With the wide fineness range all the way from a fine Turkish grind to French press and cold brew settings, the EK43 does it all (faster).
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| Hopper Capacity | 2.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Grinding Capacity - Turkish | 2.8 lbs/min |
| Grinding Capacity - medium | 3.4 lbs/min |
| Voltage | 100-115 V |
| Frequency / Phases | 60 Hz / Single-Phase |
| Motor - rated power, Amps / hp | 12 / 1.75 |
| Grinding Disc Diameter | 98 mm |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) |
9.0“ x 16.1“ x 30.0“ 9.0“ x 16.1“ x 26.8“ (Short Hopper) |
| Net weight | 52.9 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 57.3 lbs |
| EQUIPMENT FEATURES | |
| Bag Clamping | Yes |
| Knock-off Device | Yes |
| Hopper Magnet | Yes |
| Overload Protection | Yes |
| SPECIAL FEATURES | |
| Real Turkish Fine Grinding | Yes |
| Espresso Grinding | Yes |
| Large Hopper | 6.6 lbs |
| Other Grinding Goods | Coffee, spices, grains, poppy seed, linseed |
| Listings | ETL listed |
Common Questions and Answers
Q: What is the difference between a flat burr grinder like the EK43 and a conical burr grinder?
A: As a flat burr grinder, the EK43 gives you totally consistent coffee particles. They’re uniform in size, which helps to meld the flavors of the coffee together. Many enthusiasts also note an underscoring of deeper tasting notes in coffee ground in a flat burr model.
The conical burr grinder is the other popular coffee grinder type. Its internal mechanisms work a bit differently and produce bimodal particles, or coffee particles of two different sizes. As a result, certain flavors are emphasized, notably brighter flavors.
The great thing about a flat burr grinder is that it makes it easier to maintain a rich, balanced flavor. While you’re brewing coffee ground in a conical burr grinder, the finer particles might become over-extracted or the larger particles might be under-extracted depending on your process.
If you want an easier approach to great coffee flavor, the EK43 is pretty much unbeatable.
Q: How does stepless grind adjustment work in the EK43?
A: Stepless grind adjustment 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.
Q: How does burr size affect the coffee?
A: Burr size may 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.
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