1st-line Equipment has selected the best imported coffee grinders in the business! Each brand has been sucessfully designed to suit the needs of each brand's machines and characteristics. Here is some useful info prior to selecting your coffee grinder.

The Ascaso grinders have a Micrometric Regulation System (MRS) also known as stepless adjustment to control the quality and consistency of the grinds. This system allows for unmatched, precise adjustments to the grind setting, which is critical for espresso grinding. If you have an espresso machine, you will enjoy the convenience of being able to grind directly into the coffee holder for your machine.

Now, you can enjoy the slow grinding process of a Baratza coffee grinder.

Great stainless steel grinders for home use. Direct from the world's oldest espresso machine manufacturer.

Capresso has recently introduced the new line of Infinity conical burr grinders that promise a lot of bang for a low price! More exciting information can be reviewed here. Capresso also has budget grinders that are a very good for drip and french press.

Starting in August 2005, the Gran Macinino espresso coffee grinder has been improved! The Gran Macinino is great for 1-2 espresso pulls daily, and its small, compact size has made it possible to get into many homes!

One of the few home model grinders that offer replaceable conical burrs and an excellent choice for completion with a La Pavoni lever model espresso machine! The La Pavoni PG series grinders sport a chrome or brass color finish on an ABS plastic body! Many customers also purchase the La Pavoni Zip commercial espresso grinder. This is a serious investment for a long lasting grinder where we hope our customers would never have to replace it!

The Lelit PL53 espresso grinder is the only all stainless steel, polished body, doserless, conical burr espresso grinder with stepless adjustment for under $300.00. Can we say more? this grinder was designed for espresso. Although it can be used for other coffee brewing methods, the turning of the knob on the stepless adjustment can be cumbersome to rotate many times for different brew methods. This is why we recommend the grinder be utilized for one brew method only.

If you are looking for a well-refined, easy-to-use espresso coffee grinder, you should look at the workhorses from Macap. Although we carry the smallest grinders from Macap, size does not matter as the Macap grinders are have the horsepower to give the larger grinders a run for their money. With a gorgeous chrome plating over steel, the Macap espresso coffee grinders can fit under most kitchen cabinets and the commercial heft of this grinder will certainly make you believe that this is the last coffee grinder you will ever need to purchase for espresso.

Mazzer is a world class manufacturer of commercial espresso coffee grinders. They have one commercial model, the Mazzer Mini, which many of our customers choose since they are simply the best! Nothing else compares in quality for your home, and nothing should since this grinder sells for under $500. If you are serious about quality equipment for your home espresso bar, this grinder, bar none, is the best!

Pasquini has introduced a new doserless espresso grinder, the K2. It is an exceptional grinder that has a burr set with very little play. They also have a doser version in chrome plating that perfectly machines their Livia 90 espresso machines.

By far the best-valued home model espresso grinders in the business! We mean it! We sell many different brands, and the Rancilio Rocky Doser espresso coffee grinder is an outstanding performer! The ground coffee gets placed into what we call a doser. The doser portions (~6.75grams) the ground espresso coffee directly into your espresso machine's filter handle. The Rancilio Rocky Doserless version allows you to grind as much coffee as you need right into the portafilter or a container (as the metal guide is removable). Check them out today, especially the stainless steel models!