Mazzer Mini On Demand (Short Hopper)
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The Mazzer Mini On Demand with short hopper combines a compact counter profile with the build quality and workflow of a light-commercial espresso grinder. It uses 64mm flat burrs, stepless micrometric adjustment, and programmable time-based dosing for a repeatable hopper-fed routine. The lower hopper makes this configuration especially useful under cabinets or on espresso bars where overhead clearance is limited.
Best fit: serious home espresso bars, offices, restaurants with modest espresso demand, and low-volume commercial stations. Mazzer recommends the Mini for up to approximately 1 kg of coffee per day, so busy cafés should compare a larger commercial grinder sized for peak-hour demand.
Why the Mazzer Mini works in small spaces
- 64mm Mazzer 233M flat burrs: the standard bearing-steel burr set is designed for balanced espresso with body and enough intensity to carry through milk.
- Stepless adjustment: micrometric control lets the barista make the small grind changes required when dialing in espresso.
- Programmable timed doses: save single and double dose times in hundredth-of-a-second increments, with manual grinding available when needed.
- Hands-free activation: the adjustable portafilter holder and activation control support an efficient grinding and distribution routine.
- Antistatic delivery: helps limit loose grounds and keeps the work area cleaner.
- Short hopper profile: improves cabinet clearance without changing the grinder's core performance.
Mazzer Mini specifications
| Recommended use | Home, office, restaurant, or light commercial; up to about 1 kg per day |
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| Burrs | 64mm flat Mazzer 233M bearing-steel burrs |
| Grinding speed | Approximately 2–2.5 g/second depending on coffee and grind setting |
| Adjustment | Stepless micrometric |
| Dosing | Programmable single and double timed doses plus manual mode |
| Motor | 350 watts |
| Speed | 1600 rpm at 60 Hz |
| Width | 160 mm / 6.3 inches |
| Depth | 320 mm / 12.6 inches including tray |
| Standard height | 425 mm / 16.7 inches; this listing includes the shorter hopper configuration |
| Net weight | 8.5 kg / 18.7 lb |
Who should choose a larger grinder?
The Mini is intentionally compact. Choose a higher-capacity model if your business routinely experiences long drink queues, needs substantially faster dose delivery, or will grind more than the manufacturer's recommended daily volume. Commercial planning should be based on drinks during the busiest 15 to 30 minutes, not only total drinks per day. Compare more options in our commercial coffee grinder collection, or browse home espresso grinders if the machine will be used in a residential setting.
Maintenance and dialing-in notes
The Mini is a hopper grinder rather than a purpose-built single-dose grinder. After changing grind size, purge enough coffee for the new setting to reach the basket before judging shot time. Keep the hopper and removable chute clean, brush loose grounds from the burr chamber during scheduled maintenance, and never adjust substantially finer while the grinder is stopped with coffee between the burrs.
Mazzer advises against spraying beans with water before grinding because moisture can contribute to clogging or burr oxidation. New Mazzer grinders are factory-tested with coffee, so a small amount of clean coffee residue may be present when the grinder is first opened.
About Mazzer
Mazzer manufactures professional grinders in Italy and is known for durable cast bodies, stepless adjustment, and serviceable commercial designs. The Mini translates that construction approach into the company's smallest on-demand platform for lower-volume environments.
Official manufacturer information
Review the official Mazzer Mini product page and data sheet for current manufacturer specifications and operating guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mazzer Mini a single-dose grinder?
No. It is designed primarily as a hopper-fed, timed-dose grinder. It can be loaded in small amounts, but its workflow and retention characteristics differ from a dedicated single-dose design.
What espresso style suits the standard burrs?
The included 233M burrs emphasize balanced extraction, body, and texture, making them a practical match for traditional espresso and milk drinks.
Can the Mini handle a busy coffee shop?
It is a light-commercial grinder. For sustained café rushes, select a grinder with greater motor and burr capacity.
Why choose the short hopper?
It reduces overall height so the grinder can fit below cabinets or shelving while retaining the Mini's normal dosing controls.
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