Anfim Alba by Mahlkonig

The Alba sits in the premium mid-range segment: faster than entry-level grinders, but more affordable than flagship models like Mahlkönig E80S or Fiorenzato F83. With its 80 mm burrs, touchscreen programmability, and ~2.6s/double shot grind speed, it balances speed, precision, and durability, making it ideal for specialty cafés that don’t need the very top-tier grinder.

The Alba is engineered for medium to high-volume cafés (e.g., 50–250 drinks per day). It can handle peak rushes of 8–10 shots per minute while still offering recipe consistency. For smaller cafés or mobile carts, it may be over-specced unless growth is expected.

Retention is very low (approx. 1–2 grams). This ensures minimal waste and greater freshness between grind adjustments, especially compared to older doser grinders.

The Alba isn’t whisper-quiet but is considered mid-level in noise output. Its large burrs reduce grinding time, meaning noise is brief, which staff and customers often find less disruptive than grinders that take longer per dose.

Thanks to the touchscreen recipes, micrometric adjustment, and lockable settings, even junior baristas can quickly learn to use it consistently. Advanced baristas still have full manual control to fine-tune shots for single-origin or competition use.

The Alba’s electronic dosing system with programmable recipes provides extremely consistent doses within 0.1–0.2 g variance. Recalibration is only needed when changing beans or recipes, not daily.

Anfim offers a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty (varies by distributor). Being part of the Hemro Group (same parent as Mahlkönig, Ditting, and HeyCafé), spare parts and service networks are widely available in the US. Many distributors also offer in-house support.