German Coffee Grinders
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Buy German Coffee Grinders Switzerland – Mahlkönig, Kinu, Comandante, NECCST
Germany has developed its own distinct school in the grinder segment. Mahlkönig from Hamburg is part of the Hemro Group and supplies the standard grinders for specialty cafés worldwide. Kinu has defined the premium hand espresso segment with its M47 family. Comandante, with the C40 MK4, is the counterpart in the filter hand segment. NECCST brings German design tradition to the premium hand grinder class with the Series 1 (Red Dot Award 2026).
What connects German grinders: manufacturing precision, material consistency, repairability, and a dense service network. Mahlkönig supplies spare parts for café grinders that have been in use for decades. Kinu and Comandante are so well-established in the home segment that each of these brands is considered the gold standard in the specialty community. Coffee Coaching Club carries German grinder models from four brands.
Mahlkönig (Hamburg) – Professional Standard with Café DNA
The German professional grinder brand par excellence, part of the Hemro Group.
Home Specialty
- Mahlkönig X64 SD – Single Dose Coffee Grinder
- Mahlkönig E64 WS – Grind-by-Weight with 64mm burrs
Professional Class
- Mahlkönig E65S – Café standard espresso grinder, in black matte or white
- Mahlkönig E65W Grind by Synch GBS – with Grind-by-Synch design
- Mahlkönig E80 Supreme – 80mm burrs, professional league
- Mahlkönig E80 GBW – with integrated scale
- Mahlkönig E80W Grind by Synch GBS – the flagship in the E80 family
All-round Professional
- Mahlkönig EK43 – the café filter coffee reference, 98mm burrs
- Mahlkönig EK43 S – revised version with improved spout
- Mahlkönig EK OMNIA – OMNIA edition of the EK family
The EK43 has been the most used filter coffee grinder in specialty cafés worldwide for years. If you drink an excellent filter coffee in a top café, it is highly likely that it came from an EK43.
Kinu – Premium Hand Grinders with Stainless Steel Burrs
German premium hand grinder manufacturer. The M47 family is the gold standard in the hand espresso sector: conical stainless steel burrs, Swiss watch-like craftsmanship, optimized for espresso-fine settings.
Kinu M47 Family
- Phoenix – the most accessible M47 variant
- Traveler – compact travel variant
- Rebel – uncompromising variant for espresso and filter
- Simplicity – reduced premium variant
- M47 Classic – the M47 standard
- Titan – the flagship made of titanium
Comandante – Travel and Filter Hand Grinders
German brand, focused on the C40 MK4 family with Nitro-Blade burrs (hardened stainless steel). Classic filter and pour-over grinder with clear grind profile, very popular in the specialty filter community.
Comandante Range
- X25 Trailmaster Dune – Travel variant
- C40 MK4 Nitro Blade – the standard Comandante with Nitro-Blade burrs
- C40 MK4 Lab Series Tigershark – Design variant of the Lab Series
- C60 Baracuda Nautilus Blue (limited)
- C60 Baracuda Stone Washed (limited)
- Baracuda Velvet Steel (very limited)
NECCST – German Design Tradition in Premium Hand
NECCST Series 1 (Red Dot Award 2026)
Premium hand grinder with Red Dot Award 2026. Grinding precision and design ambition in a league with Weber Workshops or Option-O – but as a hand grinder, not electric. For home setups with clear premium aspiration and design focus.
Which German Grinder for Which Workflow
| Use Case | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Hand Espresso | Kinu M47 family (Phoenix to Titan), depending on budget |
| Hand Filter | Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade, C60 Baracuda |
| Travel Setup | Kinu M47 Traveler, Comandante X25 Trailmaster Dune |
| Premium Hand Grinder Design Claim | Kinu M47 Titan, Comandante C60 Baracuda, NECCST Series 1 |
| Home Specialty Electric | X64 SD, E64 WS |
| Café Espresso (200+ shots/day) | Mahlkönig E65S, E80 Supreme, E80 GBW |
| Café Filter Coffee | Mahlkönig EK43 / EK43 S / EK OMNIA |
| Grind-by-Weight in Professional Sector | Mahlkönig E64 WS, E80 GBW, E80W GBS, E65W GBS |
Service in Switzerland
For grinders from CHF 2'000, we typically include an introduction in the showroom – grind size adjustment, single-dose workflow, cleaning. Swiss service and spare parts via CCC or directly via Mahlkönig/Kinu/Comandante. Free shipping in Switzerland and Liechtenstein from CHF 60. Heylight installment payment possible.
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Please arrange an appointment in advance. Online, Jackson, our AI advisor, helps you choose. In our Espresso Machine and Grinder Comparison, we show you several grinders in operation, side by side.
What Goes Well With It
For machines: German espresso machines (ECM, Profitec) are the natural companions. German grinders also pair well with Italian machines. In a café setup: La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, or Sanremo machines with Mahlkönig E80 / EK43 as a standard combination. For hand brewers and Flair setups: Kinu M47 or Comandante. For tools: Normcore WDT and Leveler, Tamper collection, Dosing funnels. For premium scales: Acaia Lunar or Pearl. For precision baskets: IMS Baristapro Nanotech. For cleaning: Grinder cleaning collection. For bean containers: Airscape. For beans from our own roastery: CCC own roasts with Wild Peach, Bright Cassis (light profiles for EK43) or Cozy Chocolate, Nutty Delight (classic espresso profiles for E65S/E80).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Mahlkönig EK43 and EK43 S?
Both are all-round grinders with 98mm flat burrs, both specialty café standard. EK43: classic variant with funnel and steel housing. EK43 S: revised version with improved spout and some detailed optimizations. Functionally very similar, both. Those buying a new grinder today usually choose the EK43 S.
Mahlkönig E65S or E80 Supreme?
Both professional café espresso grinders. E65S: 65mm burrs, more compact, standard café workflow. E80 Supreme: 80mm burrs, faster grinding throughput, for higher volume. For boutique cafés, the E65S is often sufficient; for volume cafés, the E80 is worthwhile.
Which Kinu M47 for which use case?
Phoenix: accessible entry into the Kinu family. Traveler: compact travel companion. Rebel and Simplicity: extended designs. M47 Classic: the standard with full functionality. Titan: the flagship made of titanium for endgame home setups. Burrs quality is the same for all variants – differences in material, form factor and design claim.
Comandante C40 or C60?
C40 MK4: the classic hand filter grinder with Nitro-Blade burrs. C60 Baracuda: the larger C60 variant with enhanced burr specifications, in limited design editions. For standard hand filters, the C40 is sufficient; for premium aspirations and collector's value, choose the C60 Baracuda.
NECCST Series 1 – what justifies around CHF 1'200 for a hand grinder?
Grinding precision, material quality (stainless steel and titanium components), design aspiration (Red Dot Award 2026), and limited manufacturing production. Compared to premium competitors like Weber Workshops HG-2 or Lyn Weber Aergrind, the NECCST is a German alternative with a clear, unique design language. For home setups where the grinder is visibly showcased as a statement piece.
Can I see German grinders before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Please arrange an appointment in advance. In our Espresso Machine and Grinder Comparison, we show you several grinders in operation, side by side.
Personal consultation: +41 76 789 15 79 · [email protected]
Showrooms: Bern, Gerberngasse 44 | Zurich Oerlikon, Hagenholzstrasse 50b
Delivery: 2–4 business days · Click and Collect · Free shipping from CHF 60 · Heylight financing · Showroom introduction for premium grinders included
Complete setups
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Your Mahlkönig E64 WS setup
Grind by Weight: you press a button, the grinder does the rest.
