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biszu 150 CHF Shopguthaben sichern →You fill beans into the hopper, turn it a quarter clockwise — click. The auto-locking mechanism engages. You tap the "1" button, the brushless induction motor starts up. You hear something you don't hear with many other home grinders: a quiet, rich tone instead of a high-pitched whir. The portafilter sits in the fork — no hand needed at the spout. After eight seconds, the 18-gram shot is ready, the grounds fall fluffy into the basket. You remove the portafilter, the hopper remains closed. No coffee beans roll across the counter.
This is the La Marzocco Pico in everyday life. La Marzocco's first grinder designed exclusively for home use — developed from 90 years of café experience in Florence, but reimagined for the kitchen. Not a shrunken café grinder, but a standalone concept: compact, quiet, fluffy grounds, hands-free dosing. We at Coffee Coaching Club are dealers for La Marzocco in Switzerland.
Conical burrs cut more uniformly than flat burrs of the same size — at 39 mm and 700–800 RPM, you get fluffy, clump-free grounds. Important for espresso because the water then flows evenly through the puck without channeling. La Marzocco deliberately optimized the burrs and speed for the 18-gram espresso shot.
Brushless motors run without carbon brushes — less wear, longer lifespan, less vibration. Plus, a sound-dampening construction that significantly reduces grinding noise. Honest assessment from showroom practice: quieter than most home grinders with vibration motors, but not silent. Those who grind at 6 AM without waking the rest of the household can do so with the Pico.
One of the Pico's peculiar solutions. The hopper automatically locks when placed and remains closed until you actively turn it. This means: If you switch between beans (e.g., from Cozy Chocolate to Wild Peach), you remove the entire hopper, empty it, put on another one — without beans rolling across the counter. 300 gram capacity, mess-free change.
The portafilter sits in a fork that fixes it. You tap the dose button, walk away — the grinder runs, the portafilter is stable, no holding necessary. This is hands-free dosing as is standard in professional cafés, here compact for home use. Plus two programmable doses plus manual dosing option.
The grind adjustment ring is mechanically stepless, but has a noticeable "step" feel when turning. You feel the clicks, even though the adjustment is not actually notched. Makes dialing-in more intuitive — you can switch between espresso-fine and coarser filter grind.
| Grinding mechanism | Conical, 39 mm diameter |
| Grinding speed | 700–800 RPM |
| Motor | Brushless Induction, Sound-Dampening Construction |
| Grind Adjustment | Stepless, with "Stepped" Feel |
| Hopper Capacity | 300 g (0.3 kg) |
| Hopper System | Auto-Locking, mess-free change |
| Programmable Doses | 2 + manual grinding |
| Dispensing Speed | 18 g in under 10 seconds |
| Dosing | Portafilter-actuated with magnetic fork |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 15.4 × 28.5 × 39 cm (6.06 × 11.22 × 15.35 in) |
| Weight | 7.8 kg |
| Voltage / Power | 220 V Single Phase / 300–350 W |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Made in | Italy (La Marzocco, Florence) |
| Grinder | Burrs | Hopper | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Marzocco Pico | 39 mm conical, 700–800 RPM | 300 g, Auto-Locking | Hopper grinder, hands-free dosing, sound-dampened |
| Varia VS4 | 53 mm 6-Core conical, 150–300 RPM variable | Single-Dose, ~40 g | Single-dose concept, variable speed, quick-connect hopper |
| Eureka Mignon Specialità | 55 mm flat | 300 g, classic | Italian tradition, flat burrs, touch display |
| Mahlkönig X64 SD | 64 mm flat, Single-Dose | Single-Dose | Professional single-dose for home, larger burrs |
The Pico positions itself as a compact hopper grinder for classic home setups that work with a single bean over several days and appreciate a hands-free workflow. Those who want single-dose precision and frequently switch between beans are better served by a Varia VS4 or VS6. Those who want to enter the professional single-dose segment should look at Mahlkönig or Option-O Lagom.
La Marzocco does not make the cheapest grinders on the market. What they do make are tools that have their own weight in the kitchen — visually too. The Pico is 39 cm high, weighs 7.8 kg, is available in black or white, with the classic La Marzocco logo on the front. It matches a Linea Mini R on the counter, it matches a GS3, it matches the idea that espresso equipment is part of the kitchen architecture and not just a tool.
Nobody needs the Pico if other grinders technically grind just as well. What it delivers is the consistency of 90 years of La Marzocco craftsmanship and the feeling that arises when you come to the counter in the morning and see the logo. Those who embrace it know why.
We regularly see three profiles in the showroom:
La Marzocco setups with Linea Mini R, Linea Micra, or GS3. Anyone with a La Marzocco machine often wants the matching grinder from the same manufacturer — shared design language, coordinated user experience. The Pico is built precisely for that.
Home setups with hopper workflow. Those who work with a single bean over several days (typical daily-driver blend) benefit from the 300g hopper. You don't have to measure out beans for every shot — you fill the hopper once a week and take out what you need.
Hands-free workflow enthusiasts. The magnetic portafilter fork is one of the Pico's features that are standard in a professional context but rare in the home sector. Those who don't want to hold the portafilter while grinding, but prepare the machine in parallel, have a real workflow advantage here.
Conical grinders often taste a bit fuller-bodied than flat burrs of the same size — the Pico plays to its strengths with dense, chocolate-caramel-accented beans. From showroom practice:
The Pico is machine-agnostic and fits any espresso machine with a 58mm standard portafilter. Particularly recommended from our range:
The La Marzocco Pico can be ordered online at Coffee Coaching Club or picked up at the showroom in Zurich Oerlikon or Bern. Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 working days. Financing possible via Heylight.
When purchasing a Pico, an introductory course (around 60 minutes) is included — we will go through grind dial-in, dose programming, and workflow optimization with you, in Bern, Zurich, or online. For combinations with La Marzocco machines like Linea Mini R or GS3, we set up the entire chain together.
The grinder is designed for durability. Daily routine: open hopper, ensure no bean residue is left, wipe the spout. Monthly deep cleaning with Urnex Grindz — put Grindz in the hopper, start grinding, rinse with beans. For heavily oiled beans (typically darker roasts), every two weeks. Brushless induction motors are low-maintenance — no carbon brushes to change.
The Pico is built exclusively for home use — smaller footprint, quieter motor, optimized for 18g shots. Café grinders like the Lux D are designed for high daily volume, with larger burrs and higher grinding capacity. The Pico is not a shrunken café grinder, but its own construction.
The Pico works with any machine that has a 58mm portafilter. With La Marzocco machines like the Linea Mini R or GS3, the design language matches — same black/white color options, same logo aesthetic. But technically, the Pico works with any ECM, Profitec, Bezzera, or Rocket machine.
It is primarily designed as a hopper grinder with a 300g capacity. Single-dose shots are possible (add beans individually to the hopper, grind, auto-locking mechanism facilitates switching between beans), but it is not optimized for a classic single-dose workflow like a Varia VS4 or Mahlkönig X64 SD.
Significantly quieter compared to vibration motor grinders. The brushless induction motor with sound-dampening construction runs with a rich, deep tone. Not disruptive in a normal home environment, even during early morning shots. But not silent — if you want absolute silence, a hand grinder like Comandante C40 is the right choice.
Black and white and others, all with the classic La Marzocco logo on the front. Both colors are available in the CCC range.
Two programmable doses (typically 18g for classic espresso, plus a second dose for cappuccino or another shot), plus manual grinding mode.
Stepless from espresso-fine (classic 1:2 ratio shot) to medium-coarse filter grind. French press or cold brew are no longer ideal — for those, you need a coarser grinder. The Pico is designed for espresso and espresso-adjacent shots.
Not very. Daily routine involves wiping the spout and ensuring no bean residue is left. Monthly Grindz cleaning. Brushless induction motors are very durable — no carbon brushes, less wear.
Yes. Coffee Coaching Club is a partner for La Marzocco in Switzerland. We have the Pico, Linea Mini R, Linea Micra, GS3, and the entire La Marzocco range available, plus Swiss warranty and service in both showrooms. For questions: office@coffeecoachingclub.ch.
The Pico is a grinder that grows with its bean — give it Cozy Chocolate and it will show you what conical burrs can do for chocolate-caramel profiles. My suggestion from showroom practice: program button "1" for 18g (classic espresso shot) and button "2" for 21g (for longer shots or larger cups). This way you have two workflow setups saved in the grinder. I consider the magnetic fork one of the most honest home grinder features in recent years — you save seconds per shot, and those add up over the year. With Wild Peach and similar light beans, the Pico can work, but for the finest flavor differentiations, you will see even more with a 53mm conical or flat burr grinder from our range. This is my perspective from the roastery, one of many.
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