Mahlkönig EK43:
Espresso Grind Settings & Guide
The Mahlkönig EK43 is an electric flat burr grinder with 98mm burrs. It features stepless adjustment and is designed primarily for filter and pour-over brewing. With high retention (~3g) and a hopper-fed design, it's a popular choice from Mahlkönig.
At a glance
Mahlkönig EK43 specs
Burr Type
Flat 98mm
Adjustment
Stepless
Retention
High (~3g)
Single Dose Friendly
No
Espresso Capable
Yes
Primary Use
Filter / Pour-over
Power
Electric
Espresso starting range
Where to start for espresso
Positions 1–4 for espresso (atypical use — designed for filter)
the stepless adjustment dial (numbered 1–11 with fine gradations — describe as 'move to position 3.5' or 'go slightly finer')
Starting point only — adjust based on your beans, roast level, dose, and target yield.
Quirks & tips
Originally designed for filter — coffee community adapted it for espresso
Very high retention — purge 3–5g before grind
98mm burrs produce extremely uniform particle distribution
Espresso requires finer setting than intended design
Detailed notes
98mm commercial filter grinder adapted for espresso. High retention — must purge. Very uniform grind. User who has an EK43 for espresso is typically experienced. Stepless adjustment with numbered dial (1–11). Filter design used at much finer settings for espresso.
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Manufacturer
Mahlkönig
Burrs
Flat 98mm
Adjustment
Stepless
Retention
High (~3g)
Primary Use
Filter / Pour-over