Anfim ALBA – 80 mm on-demand espresso grinder
The portafilter sits under the chute, one tap, and in under three seconds the fresh dose for a double espresso drops straight in – built for the bar at full tilt.
The Anfim ALBA is a compact on-demand espresso grinder with an 80 mm flat burr set, made by Anfim in Italy. It pairs high grinding speed with fine, effortless grind adjustment – with us in black and white.
80 mm burrs, fast and clean
At its core work 80 mm flat burrs in special steel. They grind around 5.6 grams per second (at 250 µm, 50 Hz) – a double espresso is in the basket in under three seconds. Built doserless, the ALBA grinds on demand straight into the portafilter: every dose fresh, with little loss. The removable chute keeps the work surface clean.
Touchscreen and worm-gear adjustment
Through the 3.5-inch touchscreen you program your doses and call them up. Grind adjustment runs through the mechanical worm-gear system – stepless and light enough that two fingers are enough, fine and repeatable. The large bean hopper holds up to 2 kg. With espresso there's no right or wrong: grind size, dose and ratio are the variables to work with; we grind fine, start at 14.5 g and stay below 1:2.
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At a glance
| Type |
electric on-demand espresso grinder (doserless) |
| Burrs |
80 mm, flat, special steel |
| Grinding speed |
around 5.6 g/s (250 µm, 50 Hz) |
| Double shot |
in under 3 seconds |
| Adjustment |
stepless, mechanical worm-gear system |
| Controls |
3.5" touchscreen, programmable doses |
| Bean hopper |
up to 2 kg |
| Chute |
removable |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) |
210 × 620 × 386 mm |
| Weight |
13 kg |
| Finishes |
black, white |
| Brand |
Anfim (Italy) |
Who it's for
For the bar in a café or restaurant, and for everyone at home looking for a fast on-demand espresso grinder with a large burr set and fine control. It's built for espresso and fits any portafilter machine.
Order directly online
Delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days. Click and collect in Bern, Gerberngasse 44 or Zurich, Hagenholzstrasse 50b – let us know, and we will check whether the grinder is currently on display there. Financing available. Questions about the grinder or your setup: [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
What goes with it
A grinder works well with any portafilter machine from our espresso machines collection. For dose and ratio, a scale: compact from the Normcore range or with app from the Acaia collection. Even tamping comes with a tamper. Not sure about the combination? Our machine and grinder advisor can help.
Frequently asked questions
How fast does the ALBA grind?
Around 5.6 grams per second (at 250 µm, 50 Hz) – a double espresso is in the portafilter in under three seconds.
How is the grind size adjusted?
Through the mechanical worm-gear system: stepless and light enough that two fingers are enough – fine and repeatable.
Is the ALBA an on-demand grinder?
Yes. It's doserless and grinds fresh on demand straight into the portafilter, and the removable chute keeps the surface clean.
How does it differ from the Anfim LUNA?
The ALBA has a larger 80 mm burr set and a 2 kg hopper for higher throughput; the LUNA is the more compact 65 mm grinder.
Can I see the Anfim ALBA live before buying?
That depends on whether the Anfim ALBA is on display right now. Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – it is too large for that, and the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the Anfim ALBA is currently there.
Roastery tip
Fresh coffee makes the difference. Rich body and chocolatey notes come with Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight. For maximum body with no acidity, the Very Nutty, for a lighter, fruitier profile, the Wild Peach. That's our recommendation, one of many.
