Coffee grinder BARATZA Forte – AP, commercial-grade burr grinder, adjustable dosing

BARATZA Forte – AP is a commercial-grade burr coffee grinder designed for precise particle distribution and consistent dosing. With stepless grind adjustment and a compact footprint, this grinder is engineered to support a wide range of brew methods from espresso to filter. Durable hardened steel burrs and an electronically controlled timed-dosing system provide repeatable results suited to specialty coffee shops, home baristas with high demands, and small-scale retail or tasting environments.

Advantages

The Forte – AP offers stable grind quality through its high-tolerance burrset and robust motor, minimising grind retention and maintaining uniform particle size. Its adjustable timed-dosing allows operators to set precise portion sizes without relying on scales, while a compact and serviceable design keeps maintenance straightforward. The build balances commercial durability with a form factor suitable for limited-counter spaces.

Suitable for

• Commercial espresso bars and small cafés
• Home baristas seeking commercial-level consistency
• Roasters and cupping rooms for small-batch preparation
• Retail or tasting stations requiring quick, repeatable dosing

Key specifications

• Burr type: hardened steel flat burrs designed for even particle distribution
• Grind adjustment: stepless micrometric adjustment for dialling in precise grind size
• Dosing: electronically controlled timed-dosing with adjustable dose time
• Motor: high torque motor capable of stable performance under regular commercial use
• Capacity and footprint: compact housing suited to limited counter space with hopper sized for café use
• Serviceability: modular components for straightforward cleaning and maintenance

How to use

Fill the hopper with roasted coffee beans and set the stepless grind adjustment to the desired setting for your brew method. Use the timed-dosing control to program the dose length that corresponds to the required dose weight or volume; confirm dosing by testing and adjusting as needed. Operate the grinder using the start control for single doses or continuous mode for back-to-back grinding. Regularly purge the burr chamber between roast profiles or bean changes to reduce cross-contamination and maintain consistent flavour.

Usage recommendations

For best results, calibrate the timed dose by weighing several test doses, then fine-tune grind size and dose time together. Clean the hopper and perform burr cleaning at recommended intervals to preserve performance. When switching between light and dark roasts, allow a brief purge period to prevent carryover of oils and particles.