Weber Workshops HG-2 – manual coffee grinder with 83 mm conical burrs
Buy the Weber Workshops HG-2 in Switzerland: a hand grinder with 83 mm Mazzer conical burrs and a 2-speed gearbox, for espresso and filter. See it live in Bern and Zurich.
The HG-2 is the successor to the HG-1. Weber Workshops redesigned the grinder from the ground up: burrs the size of those in large electric grinders, an in-house gearbox, and magnetic parts that come off without tools. According to Weber, the second edition (Mk.2) adopts the updates of the Key Mk.2: integrated bean feeding with a new lower bearing, around 30 percent more capacity and a revised Magic Tumbler.
What makes the HG-2 special
83 mm Mazzer conical burrs and integrated bean feeding
According to Weber Workshops, the largest conical burrs in home and commercial grinding, for espresso as well as filter. Rated for 5000 kg of coffee, aligned and pre-seasoned at the factory. The TiN coating is food safe and extends service life. The integrated bean feeding ensures an even grind.
2-speed gearbox
Weber Workshops designed and manufactured the gearbox in-house, according to Weber a first for hand grinders. First gear halves the effort required, which helps with light roasts. In second gear, darker roasts grind faster.
Magnetic dust cover
The cover against popcorning beans and dust comes from the Key. Magnets hold it in place: remove it completely for cleaning, or pull it upwards for filling, where it stays floating. Afterwards it drops back into place and keeps bean fragments from jumping out while grinding.
Magic Tumbler
The patented mechanism by Weber Workshops mixes the grounds automatically, like a WDT tool. Nothing is spilled, and the grounds go straight into a 58 mm portafilter, an AeroPress, a moka pot or a pour-over brewer. In the Mk.2, wipers modelled on the EG-1 further reduce retention and static.
Integrated cleaning brush
A handle of solid teak, a ferrule of solid brass that protects the bristles when the brush is slotted back into the crank, and a hidden magnet that holds the brush. The brush head is screwed on and can be replaced on its own.
The details in everyday use
Grind size in 5-micron steps
According to Weber Workshops, the grind size is adjusted in steps of 5 microns.
Folding crank
The crank folds away, so the HG-2 takes up less space on the counter.
Tool-free cleaning
Remove the dust cover or pull it up, then clean the opening above the burrs with a brush and air. The lower funnel is held by 12 rare-earth magnets and comes off with a single twist, after which the lower burrs are brushed out in seconds.
Aligned at the factory
Weber Workshops aligns every HG-2 on all axes at the factory, grinds an espresso as a check and then cleans the burrs. Cleaning and normal use do not change the alignment. A little coffee dust in the new grinder comes from this check.
Replacement burrs
Rated for 5000 kg, the burrs rarely need replacing, but small stones in the coffee can damage them. Weber Workshops offers the 83 mm Mazzer burrs with its own partial pre-seasoning and TiN coating as a spare part.
At a glance
| Type |
Manual coffee grinder (hand grinder) |
| Burrs |
83 mm conical, Mazzer, TiN PVD coated |
| Burr rating |
5000 kg of coffee (according to Weber Workshops) |
| Gearbox |
2-speed gearbox, manual shifting |
| Grind adjustment |
Steps of 5 µm |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
190.9 × 215.9 × 433.5 mm |
| Weight |
11 kg |
| Colour |
Silver |
| Included according to Weber Workshops |
HG-2, Magic Tumbler with lid (for 58 mm portafilters), leather mat, stainless steel dosing cup, Amber Glass Mister for RDT, integrated cleaning brush |
| Available separately from Weber Workshops |
Standard tumbler and funnel |
Who the HG-2 is made for
For everyone who grinds by hand and wants burrs the size of those in large electric grinders, from espresso to filter. The HG-2 does not make measurably better coffee than a smaller hand grinder for everyone. It is a choice for weight, mechanics and ritual on the counter. Burr sets are like engines: subjective, there is no objectively best one. Our opinion is one of many.
For everyone who wants a hand grinder that is compact and precise: the hand grinders from Comandante and Timemore. If you want to grind electrically: Varia, the electric grinders from Weber Workshops or Option-O. You will find all models in our coffee grinders.
For weighing: for everyone who wants a scale that is affordable and precise, the Normcore scales. If you want an app, flow-rate display and Bluetooth: Acaia. Bean Cellars for single dosing and further accessories are in the Weber Workshops collection, matching espresso machines in our coffee machines.
Our advice tool helps you narrow things down. 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, in Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). A free consultation appointment is also available, at the Bern showroom (Gerberngasse 44), in Zurich, by phone or virtually. Financing available. Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–5 working days, Click & Collect in Bern and Zurich.
Frequently asked questions
What burrs does the Weber Workshops HG-2 have?
An 83 mm conical burr set from Mazzer with TiN PVD coating, rated for 5000 kg of coffee, combined with a 2-speed gearbox.
What is included with the HG-2?
According to Weber Workshops: the HG-2, the Magic Tumbler with lid for 58 mm portafilters, a leather mat, a stainless steel dosing cup, an Amber Glass Mister for RDT and the integrated cleaning brush. Weber Workshops offers a standard tumbler and funnel separately.
Is the HG-2 suitable for espresso and filter?
Yes. Weber Workshops designs the 83 mm conical burrs for all brewing methods, and the grind size can be set in steps of 5 µm. The Magic Tumbler delivers the grounds directly into the portafilter, the AeroPress, the moka pot or the pour-over brewer.
What is the 2-speed gearbox good for?
According to Weber Workshops, first gear halves the effort required, which helps with light roasts. In second gear, darker roasts grind faster.
Can I see the HG-2 before buying?
Not every model is on display in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) at all times. Write to [email protected] before your visit and we will check whether the HG-2 is on site. More at coffeecoachingclub.ch.
Tip from the roastery: For espresso from the HG-2 we recommend Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight, full-bodied with notes of chocolate and nuts. If you want maximum body without any acidity, reach for Very Nutty. For filter and for everyone who would like to discover something fruity: Wild Peach, ground in first gear. Extraction by weight: for espresso, we grind fine, start at 14.5 g and work our way up, usually to 17 g, at a ratio below 1:2. That is our recommendation, one of many.
