CaffeTech Canada presents the Mazzer ZM Plus Coffee Grinder. The ZM Plus is a grinder with adjustment system that allows measurement of the actual distance between the burrs in microns. The main difference between the ZM and the ZM plus is the retractable holder allows THE ZM PLUS to grind coffee directly into the portafilter basket (espresso).
The ZM Plus uses a stepper motor to control burr distance, and calibrates the zero point between the burrs upon first setup and every time the burrs are serviced or replaced.It is extremely flexible by changing the burr distance and can be used both for filter coffee, Batch Brew, pour over and espresso. It is extremely flexible and can be used both for filter coffee and espresso just changing the burrs. On the digital display 20 preset grind settings can be recorded, with 4 pre-programmable buttons for quick recipe recall. The Mazzer ZM Plus Coffee Grinder has coffee retention of under 0.45 grams to allow for single dosing. These features create a grinder that fits perfectly in the workflow of a specialty cafe and Roaster Cafe Operation where retail Coffee Bags of various coffee grind settings are sold in good volume
Internally, the ZM Plus uses 83 mm flat steel burrs, mounted vertically directly over the exit chute - which can be outfitted with a bag clamp spout or a catch cup using a quick-twist fitting that makes swapping a cinch. Thanks to that short grind path, retention is also quite low. Our testing found that residual dust and grounds in the burrs measured less than 1 gram when grinding for filter, and under 5 grams when ground for espresso. The only outlier we found was that the bag clamp spout can hold 10 grams or so if grinding a large batch (70-100 grams or more), but knocking the spout with the clamp freed those grounds up easily. Multiple burr options are available for the ZM: the included 151F model burrs are excellent at grinding for brewed coffee from fine to coarse, and the 151G burrs are meant to further improve grind uniformity. By installing espresso burrs (151B), you can pull exceptional shots of espresso and use the ZM Plus for filter coffees. The ZM Plus offered through CaffeTech Canada can of course grind fine enough for pressure profiling machines or lower pressure extractions.
A digital control panel on the front of the ZM Plus is accessed using the combination knob and button on the right side of the grinder. Turning the knob will scroll through menu options, and pushing the knob in accesses the selected option. Up to 20 grind settings can be stored in the grinder's memory, and up to 4 of those can be stored on the quick access buttons on the front of the display. The grinder can also be run in timed mode, using a single set burr distance, so a full hopper may be used to dose out various portions of ground coffee. Included is a small 320 gram hopper, and larger accessory hoppers are available for purchase.
Note: The Mazzer ZM Plus offered through CaffeTech Canada comes standard with 151B burrs
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Features
EXCELLENT BURR PARALLELISM
The special steel k burrs and excellent burr parallelism give consistent particle size distribution.
TRUE ZERO CALIBRATION
The Electronic TRUE ZERO calibration ensures that the ZM grind settings are identical from grinder to grinder, café to café.
DIGITAL CONTROL
The digital grind adjustment controls the distance between the burrs in microns so the grind setting is understandable, accurate, and repeatable.
LOW RETENTION
Retention is less than < 0.45g and is perfect for single dosing.
SAVE YOUR RECIPES
Can record up to 20 grinding positions with customized names and features 4 pre-programmable buttons for quick recipe recall.
EASY CLEANING
The digital display flips to the side to allow easy access to the grinding chamber for cleaning and burr replacement.
Flat burrs
Low coffee retention (<0.45 g)
Electronic True Zero calibration
Low r.p.m. with excellent grinding speed
Ventilation system with electronic control
Micrometrical digital grind adjustment mechanism
Can record up to 20 grind settings
Grinding chamber easy to clean
On-demand dosing capability
Double safety switch
Patented lockable canister to keep coffee grounds from getting on the counter
Bag holder
Standard equipment: 320g hopper
Optional: 1,3 kg (2,9 lbs) hopper, inox canister
Specification
Use: on demand / grocery
Version: electronic
Power: 800 watt
Grinding adjustment: Digital grind adjustment
Burrs: Flat special steel burrs
Diameter standard burrs: Ø 83 mm - 3 1/4 inches
Standard fitted burrs: either k151F for filter or k151G filter or K151B espresso or k151I hybrid