Why is the EK43 so good?

Why is the EK43 so good?

The main advantage of the EK43 is it’s uniformity of grind. All espresso grinders produce a bimodal particle distribution, and the EK is no different in this respect. Rather, for a grind setting resulting in a given extraction, it produces more evenly sized particles than other grinders.

Where is Mahlkonig from?

Germany
All Mahlkonig grinders are still designed and made in Germany and feature intricate mechanisms combined with intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. If your goal is precision grinding that’s approachable, then a Mahlkonig coffee grinder is a great option.

What is EK43 grinder?

Premium cast steel burrs. Robust grinder with high grinding capacity. Suitable for different applications: filter, espresso, or turkish fine coffee grinding. Grinding of other grists such as spices, grain, poppy-seed and linseed is possible with individual burrs and prebreaker.

What is EK43?

The Mahlkonig EK43 is a 30-year-old grinder, originally intended for grinding and milling coffee, spices and grains.

Can EK43 do espresso?

This efficient grinder is ideal for grinding full bags of coffee, grinding for single cup service, and even for espresso service. No matter what your coffee grinding needs are, the EK43 do the job without sacrificing the quality of your brew.

Can the EK43 do espresso?

When it comes to espressos, it is difficult for average grinders to get an extraction rate beyond 20%. The EK43 surpasses this standard. When Perger competed in the 2013 World Barista Championship, he was able to produce shots at 21.7% extraction.

What is V60 grind?

Hario V60: Medium-fine. Kalita Wave: Medium-fine. Chemex: Medium-coarse.

How much does the mahlkonig ek43 grinder cost?

The hopper capacity is about 1500 grams. In case you need more room there’s a short EK hopper available. This Mahlkonig grinder comes in black, matte white, red and copper. The price of the Ek43 starts from £ 2,000. There’s not that much to say about the EK43 regarding negative aspects.

What was the original purpose of the mahlkonig grinder?

So, after last year review of the Mahlkonig Grinder Peak, today it’s the turn of the EK43 grinder, a grinder that has been designed more than 30 years ago. The EK43 grinder was initially designed to brew spices.

Is the ek43 grinder a bimodal grinder?

As any grinders produce a bimodal particle distribution, the EK43 is the one that yields much less spread in between the particle sizes, which results in a much more even extraction.