Single dosing

Buy Single Dose Coffee Grinders with Accessories Switzerland – the complete Specialty Ecosystem

Single Dosing is the Specialty Workflow of the modern coffee world: each individual cup is ground with an individually weighed amount of beans, instead of from a permanently filled hopper. Advantages: every bean enters the grinder fresh, no aroma crossover when changing beans, the grinding mechanism retains virtually zero bean residue (essential for specialty workflow with different beans or light roasts). The workflow requires suitable tools: Bean Cellars for portioned storage, Dosing Cups for precise bean input, RDT Tools (Ross Droplet Technique) to prevent static during grinding, Bellows for grounds expulsion, and Bean Dispensers for automatic pre-dosing.

This mega-collection bundles CCC's complete single-dose range: ~40 active products from 10 brands – from the affordable Comandante bean container (CHF 7.95) to the endgame class Ceado E37Z-Hero (CHF 5,899.95). For a focused selection of grinders only, without accessories: Single Dose Espresso Grinders or Prosumer Single Dosing.

Single-Dose Grinders by Price Class

The Complete Single-Dose Accessory Ecosystem

Which Single-Dose Setup for Which Requirement

Single Dosing vs. Hopper Workflow – When is Which Worthwhile?

Hopper workflow (classic espresso grinder with permanent bean supply at the top): faster, simpler, but beans age in the hopper (aroma loss after 2–3 days), aroma crossover when changing beans, grounds remain between extractions.

Single Dosing (this collection): each cup individually weighed and ground. Advantages: every bean fresh from the Bean Cellar, no aroma crossover, maximum aroma freshness. Disadvantages: slower workflow (typically an additional 30–60 seconds per shot), requires: external scale, Bean Cellars, and RDT tools.

For specialty home use with various beans (especially light roasts with filter and dark roasts with espresso in parallel): Single Dosing is clearly superior. For cafe workflow with high volume of one bean: hopper design 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, Weber Workshops, Flair Espresso, Apax Labs, Urnex, Flate, Subminimal, we are the exclusive Swiss importer. For Option-O, Ceado, CINOART, Eureka, Timemore, Loveramics, Fiorenzato, 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 our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b), we demonstrate the complete single-dose workflow live with Bean Cellar, RDT, grinder, and extraction. For endgame models (Weber EG-1, Ceado E37Z-Hero, Option-O Lagom 01, Mahlkönig EK OMNIA), a personal appointment with 1–2 hours of consultation is highly recommended.

What Goes Well With It

For focused selection: Single Dose Espresso Grinders, Prosumer Single Dosing. For alternatives: Grind by Weight, Grind by Time, Hand Coffee Grinders. For suitable espresso machines: Dual Boiler, Heat Exchanger, La Marzocco Commercial Machines. For brand pages: Mahlkönig, Weber Workshops, Option-O, Varia, Acaia, Eureka, Mazzer, Ceado, Normcore, Timemore. For premium scales: Acaia Pearl S / Lunar. For beans from our own roastery (single-dose compatible): CCC Own Roasts – the bright Tero Farm Guji beans (Wild Peach, Bright Cassis, Heirloom Natural Bio-Organic) most impressively display their aroma diversity in the single-dose workflow.

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 18.0g of beans (in the Dosing Cup), spray them with an RDT tool (to reduce static), pour them into the grinder, and grind. The ground coffee falls completely into the portafilter or grinding catch cup. No bean residue remains in the grinder.

Which single-dose grinder for beginners?

For the most affordable single-dose entry: Varia VS3 (CHF 299.95). For a solid specialty entry: Varia VS4 or Mahlkönig X64 SD (CHF 499.95). For home specialty demands: Eureka Mignon Single Dose 65 (CHF 597.95). For a direct step into premium: Mazzer Philos (CHF 1,189.95) or Option-O Lagom P80 (CHF 1,899.95).

What are Bean Cellars?

Bean Cellars are the portioned bean storage design for single-dose workflow. Instead of a bag that you open each time, leading to oxidation, Bean Cellars store 12 pre-portioned doses airtight. Workflow: On Sunday evening, weigh out 12 cups for the week; during the week, simply take a Cellar, pour into the grinder, grind, extract. A very efficient specialty workflow without daily weighing effort. Weber Workshops offers the leading Bean Cellar range.

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 around, no "popcorn effect"), prevents clumping, improves grinding consistency, reduces grinding losses in the grinder (up to 0.5g per shot). A standard tool in the specialty single-dose workflow.

Why an Acaia Orion Nano in addition to the grinder?

The Acaia Orion Nano (CHF 899.95) is an automatic bean dispenser that weighs the exact amount of beans into a grinding dish before they enter the grinder. For setups with a single-dose workflow without an integrated grinder scale, the Orion Nano saves the manual weighing step. Very useful for high-volume cafe setups or homes with specialty demands.

Why is the Mahlkönig EK43 so popular in specialty coffee?

The EK43 / EK43 S / EK OMNIA (CHF 3,049–3,349) have cult status in the specialty sector due to their clear, fruity cup characteristics. The 98mm grinding mechanism produces a very unimodal particle distribution – filter extractions show aromas with exceptional clarity and sweetness. For filter-focused specialty cafes, it is the established worldwide reference.

Why Weber Workshops EG-1?

The EG-1 (CHF 3,749.95) is the established endgame class in the specialty sector with its 80mm flat-burr grinding mechanism. Advantages: exceptional grinding quality (clear aroma separation), zero retention (perfect for single-dose with different beans, as no bean residue remains between extractions), specialty design language. For collectors and setups with uncompromising demands.

Ceado E37Z Naked or Hero?

Both are Italian endgame class. E37Z Naked (CHF 4,499.95): the Naked variant of the E37Z series. E37Z-Hero (CHF 5,899.95): the Hero flagship with extended workflow logic and design language. For specialty cafes or home endgame, one of the highest quality specialty grinders available.

Do I really need Bean Cellars + RDT + Bellows + Magnetic Dosing Cup?

Not mandatory, but recommended. Minimum setup: Grinder + RDT (CHF 17.95) + 2–3 inexpensive Bean Cellars (CHF 50–190). Full setup: all tools combined provide the smoothest workflow. It depends on how often you use single-dose and how much workflow convenience is important to you.

Can I test the 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, Bellows, grinder, automatic tamper, and your preferred bean. For endgame models (Weber EG-1, Ceado E37Z-Hero, Option-O Lagom 01), a dedicated appointment is especially worthwhile – we take 1–2 hours for thorough consultation.