Since
2013, the coffee industry has lauded the Mahlkonig EK43 as a
game-changer of a coffee grinder, known for its superb particle
uniformity and high extraction potential without running into
bitterness. Now, the EK43 S is here to make the game-changer even easier
to fit into your bar workflow, not to mention easier to fit under your
cabinets or shelves.
Inside is the same power and performance you’d
expect from an EK43 – the 98 mm cast steel burrs, the 1.75 horsepower
motor, the familiar stepless grind adjustment dial are all the same as
the base EK43. Even the optimizations that were introduced in early 2018
are all here: a new stainless steel shear plate designed to stand up
better to short-burst use for small doses, a redesigned aluminum burr
holder with a new pre-breaker, plus new on/off buttons with a much
higher push count rating than before.
The most notable change is the most obvious, which is that the EK43 S
is about 4 inches shorter. This was a highly requested change for the grinder, with so many
cafes using the EK43 for smaller doses for batch brew, manual pour
over, espresso, or even just retail bags, rather than full 5 lb hoppers.
The reduced height brings the EK43S down to about 27 inches.
With no hopper attached, the grinder stands about 17 inches tall.
Clearance under the spout and bag clamp are also reduced to about 6
inches, so a full 5 lb bulk bag will be difficult to grind into, but
shaker tins, portafilters, and other small containers will have no
problem.
Highlights:
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Consistency. The EK43S boasts unmatched particle
distribution – that is, consistency in grind size. This means fewer
fines, improved cup clarity, and the opportunity for higher extraction
yields
without bitterness.
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Versatility. Sporting stepless adjustment over a wide range,
the EK43S is suitable for all methods of coffee preparation. Switching
between recipes is easy with the numbered dial and you can even grind
for large batches or customers’ purchases with the handy bag clamp.
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Power. With 98mm burrs and a motor that harnesses the power
of almost two horses, the EK43S is unparalleled in performance. Your
coffee will go from beans to bits at a rate of 21-25 grams-per-second,
or 2.8-3.4 pounds-per-minute.
Features:
- Powerful commercial grinding performance
- 98 mm flat burrs with superior grind uniformity
- Stepless grind adjustment with customizable grind range calibration
- 800 gram tall hopper included, short flip-top hopper available
- Spout with bag clamp included
- Updated pre-breaker, shear plate, and grinding chamber optimized for single dosing and small batch grinding
- Perfect for espresso, filter, batch brew, and cupping
- Smaller stature fits more compact settings and saves space
What’s in the box:
- EK43 S Coffee Grinder
- 800 g hopper
- Grinds catch tray
- User manual
