Prosumer single dosing

Buy Prosumer Single Dosing Coffee Grinders Switzerland – the complete Specialty Ecosystem

Single Dosing is the design of the modern specialty workflow: each cup is ground with an individually weighed amount of beans, instead of from a permanently filled hopper. Advantages: every bean goes into the grinder fresh, the grinding mechanism does not retain bean residue (no aroma crossover between different beans), and dosing accuracy is only limited by the external scale.

This collection bundles the prosumer class of the single-dose world: grinders with professional grinding quality, used in ambitious home or specialty cafe workflows – plus the complete single-dose ecosystem (Bean Cellars from Weber Workshops, bean dispensers from Acaia, RDT spray bottles, automatic tampers).

The grinders in the cluster

The Single-Dose Ecosystem (Bean Cellars and Tools)

Which Prosumer Single-Dose Grinder for Which Setup

Single Dosing vs. Hopper Design: when is which worthwhile?

Hopper Design (classic espresso grinder with bean storage hopper on top): Beans are stored permanently, each grind draws from the hopper. Advantages: faster workflow, no individual weighing per shot. Disadvantages: beans age in the hopper (aroma loss after 2–3 days), aroma crossover when changing beans, poorer aroma freshness.

Single-Dose Design: each grind is individually weighed and put into the grinder. Advantages: every bean fresh from the Bean Cellar, no aroma crossover (filter beans in the morning, espresso beans in the afternoon), maximum aroma freshness. Disadvantages: slower workflow, requires: external scale and bean storage.

For specialty home with various beans (especially light roasts): single-dose is clearly superior. For cafe workflow with high volume of one type of bean: hopper design is often more practical.

Service in Switzerland

For Mahlkönig, Mazzer, Rocket, ECM, La Marzocco, we are an authorized Swiss partner with our own service. For Acaia, Varia, Normcore, Apax Labs, Urnex, Flair Espresso, Weber Workshops, Flate, Subminimal, we are the exclusive Swiss importer. For Option-O, Ceado, CINOART, we have service channels through manufacturers. Free shipping in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for orders over CHF 60.

For professional grinders from CHF 1,500: personal delivery and setup within 100 km possible (CHF 400/650/1,200 depending on distance). In the showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b), we demonstrate the prosumer single-dose class live. You can directly feel the differences in grinding quality between Mazzer Philos, Mahlkönig EK43 S, Option-O Lagom P80 and Weber EG-1 – an experience that cannot be replicated online. For endgame models (Ceado E37Z-Hero, EG-1, Lagom 01), a separate appointment is particularly worthwhile.

What goes with it

For grind-by-time alternatives in the prosumer class: Prosumer Grind by Time. For grind-by-weight in the prosumer class: Prosumer Grind by Weight. For the full single-dose selection: Single Dose Espresso Grinders and Single Dose Coffee Grinders. For hand alternatives in single-dose: Hand Coffee Grinders. For premium scales for single-dose workflow: Acaia Pearl S / Lunar. For suitable espresso machines in this class: Dual Boiler Espresso Machines, La Marzocco Commercial Machines. For brand pages: Mahlkönig, Weber Workshops, Option-O, Mazzer, Ceado, Acaia, Varia, Normcore. For beans from our own roastery (single-dose compatible): CCC Own Roasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is Single Dosing?

Single Dosing means: each individual cup is ground with an individually weighed amount of beans, instead of from a permanently filled hopper. For example, you weigh 18.0 g of beans (in a dosing cup), pour them into the grinder, grind, and the ground coffee falls completely into the portafilter. No bean residue remains in the grinder. For specialty workflow with different beans or light roasts, this offers a significant aroma advantage.

Varia VS6 or Mazzer Philos?

Varia VS6 (CHF 799.95): strong design, good grinding quality, attractive entry, specialty level. Mazzer Philos (CHF 1,189.95): Italian professional craftsmanship, durable construction, higher grinding speed, established cafe professional brand. For ambitious home users with entry-level demands: Varia. For professional demands and long-term investment: Philos.

Option-O Lagom P80 or Lagom 01?

P80 (CHF 1,899.95): Specialty-Premium from Singapore, excellent grinding quality, compact design. Lagom 01 (CHF 2,999.95): larger burrs, extended workflow logic, Premium-Endgame in the Lagom family. For home users with ambitious specialty demands: P80. For uncompromising endgame choice: Lagom 01.

Why is Mahlkönig EK43 in every specialty cafe?

The EK43 (originally developed as an industrial all-purpose grinder) has achieved cult status in the specialty world due to its clear, fruity cup characteristics. The 98mm burrs produce a very unimodal particle distribution – filter brews show aromas with exceptional clarity and sweetness. For filter-focused specialty cafes, the EK43 / EK43 S / EK OMNIA is the established standard choice.

What is the Weber Workshops EG-1 for?

The EG-1 (CHF 3,749.95) is the established endgame class in the specialty sector with 80mm flat burrs. Advantages: exceptional grinding quality (clear aroma separation), zero retention (perfect for single-dose with different beans), specialty design language. For collectors and setups with uncompromising demands.

What are Weber Workshops Bean Cellars for?

For single-dose workflow, you need portioned bean storage – each cup's amount prepared in an aroma-protected way. Instead of a bag that you open each time (oxidation), Bean Cellars store 12 pre-portioned doses in airtight containers. Allows: weighing for 12 cups on Sunday evening, then simply taking out a Cellar, grinding, and brewing during the week. Very efficient specialty workflow.

What is RDT (Ross Droplet Technique)?

With the Normcore Single Dosing Spray Bottle (CHF 17.95), you apply a fine mist of water to the beans BEFORE they are ground. Advantages: reduces static during grinding (grounds don't jump away), prevents clumps, improves grind consistency, reduces grind loss in the grinder (up to 0.5 g per shot). Standard tool in specialty single-dose workflow.

Acaia Orion Nano vs. GbW Grinder?

Both have different functions. Orion Nano (CHF 899.95): weighs the beans BEFORE the grinder. You pour the weighed amount into the grinder, which grinds completely. For single-dose with any single-dose-capable professional grinder. GbW Grinder: integrated scale stops grinding when the target weight is reached in the grounds collection cup. For hopper workflow. Both can be used complementarily but cover different workflow steps.

Can I test the Prosumer Single-Dose class before buying?

Yes, in the showrooms in Bern and Zurich Oerlikon. We demonstrate the complete single-dose workflow live with Bean Cellar, RDT, single-dose grinder, automatic tamper, and your preferred beans. For endgame models (Weber EG-1, Ceado E37Z-Hero, Option-O Lagom 01), a separate appointment is particularly worthwhile – we take 1–2 hours for in-depth consultation.