Description
Mahlkonig Guatemala Overview
The Mahlkonig Guatemala Shop Grinder is a simple yet powerful all-purpose retail grinder. With only two buttons and a printed guide to help with grind selection, it suits shops whose employees are new to specialty coffee.
Its 71mm burrs are mounted vertically so coffee falls directly through them and into the bag below. Load coffee through the hatch on the top, start the motor, and grind at 13 to 15g/sec (800 to 900g/min) depending on your setting. It focuses on accessibility, with simple controls and a printed guide to help with grind selection. The grinder is described as a reliable, certified workhorse for many retail coffee environments, with an intuitive design that novices can understand. The burrs have a 3,000kg/6,613lb lifespan.
Key Features
- Vertically mounted 71mm burrs for speeds of up to 15g/sec
- 20 grind settings from cold-brew coarse to espresso fine, with a graphical reference
- A bag clip, a knocker and a height adjustable table for on-demand retail bag grinding
- Two-button operation any barista can handle
- Burrs with a 3,000kg/6,613lb lifespan
- A broad set of safety and sanitation certifications
- Load coffee through the hatch on top, then start the motor
Who It’s For
Retail coffee shops, especially those with staff who are still learning specialty coffee, will find the Guatemala an easy fit. It is meant for on-demand bag grinding across any brew method.
Specifications
- Burrs: 71mm, vertically mounted
- Speed: 13-15 g/sec (800-900 g/min)
- Grind settings: 20
- Burr lifespan: 3,000kg/6,613lb
- Certifications: CE, CB, ETL Safety, ETL Sanitation
- Conforms to: IEC/EN 60335-1, IEC/EN 60335-2-64
- Certified to: UL 763, CSA C22.2 No. 195, NSF/ANSI 8
- Operation: Two buttons, graphical grind size reference
- Accessories: Bag clip, knocker, height adjustable table
- Use: On-demand retail bag grinding for any brew method
- Loading: Hatch on top of the grinding chamber
- Range: Cold-brew coarse to espresso fine
Frequently asked questions
How fast does the Mahlkonig Guatemala grind?
The Guatemala grinds at 13 to 15g/sec, or 800 to 900g/min, depending on the setting. Coffee loads through the hatch on top, and the vertically mounted burrs let it fall directly through and into the bag below.
How many grind settings does the Guatemala have?
It has 20 grind settings, from cold-brew coarse to espresso fine, with a printed graphical reference to help staff choose the right one for each brew method.
What burrs does the Mahlkonig Guatemala use, and how long do they last?
It uses 71mm burrs mounted vertically so coffee falls straight through them. The listing gives the burrs a lifespan of 3,000kg/6,613lb, and describes the grinder as a certified workhorse for many retail coffee environments.
Is the Guatemala easy for staff who are new to specialty coffee?
That is its focus. It has only two buttons and a printed guide for grind selection. For on-demand retail bag grinding it adds a bag clip, a knocker and a height adjustable table.
What certifications does the Mahlkonig Guatemala carry?
The specifications list CE, CB, ETL Safety and ETL Sanitation. It conforms to IEC/EN 60335-1 and IEC/EN 60335-2-64, and is certified to UL 763, CSA C22.2 No. 195 and NSF/ANSI 8.
Buying advice: read our guide to coffee grinders for pour over, or compare all pour over and drip grinders.
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