Following the release of two sell-out models, the launch of the F83 E Sense PRO in Australia this May marks the completion of Fiorenzato’s trilogy of Sense grinders.
When Coffee Machine Technologies brought the AllGround Sense and F64 EVO Sense PRO to market in Australia, the team were unaware of just how successful the Fiorenzato grinders would be.
Naturally, they had faith in the Italian brand with which they had collaborated for many years, yet the Sense range still exceeded everyone’s expectations – including National Sales Manager Carmelo Corallo.
“In late 2023, we released the AllGround Sense commercial home grinder and the reaction since has been incredible. Throughout 2024, we couldn’t keep up with the demand,” he says.
“As soon as we received the grinders, they would sell out immediately. I’ve never seen anything like it in all my time at Coffee Machine Technologies.”
Carmelo believes the high-performance grinder is so popular because it delivers professional-standard functionalities to the increasingly switched-on domestic market. He also highlights its price-point as being accessible to a wide range of audiences, enabling home brewers and office staff to produce consistent quality coffee without having to invest in expensive equipment.
“It’s sold as a home grinder, but really it’s capable of delivering professional quality. There’s no other brand offering a commercial grinder with a built-in scale for the domestic market at this price. It retails at $1650, so it’s very affordable,” he says.
“It has shown users that making consistently good coffee can be simple. With its grind-by-weight technology, the user simply has to plug it in, push the button, and repeat.”
In January 2025, Coffee Machines Technologies launched the next grinder in the Sense series: the F64 EVO Sense PRO. An evolution of the XGi series, the professional grinder was designed to deliver value and consistency to small- to medium-size hospitality venues.
“There are a lot of small- to medium-size venues in Australia, therefore the F64 EVO Sense PRO has quickly become very popular,” says Carmelo.
“We’ve had a huge number of requests from roasters that want to trial it in some of their key accounts.”
While the Sense range has gone down a storm in Australia so far, it was missing something: a third product to complete the triad and cater to the medium to large hospitality market.
“The F83 E Sense PRO is the missing link. The larger accounts doing 30 to 40 kilograms of coffee per week want this technology,” he says.
“However, Fiorenzato wanted to ensure the technology was right for the Australian market before introducing a grinder for these key clients. That’s why they first tested the F64 EVO Sense PRO and AllGround Sense, and the market feedback has been fantastic.”
The first F83 E Sense PRO model arrived at Coffee Machine Technologies’ headquarters in March and is due for national release in May. Carmelo is confident the new addition will be just as popular as its sister products.
“We have high confidence in the F83 E Sense PRO as it has all the same tech as the F64 EVO Sense PRO model, just with larger Dark -T Burrs,” he says.
“It also has a new Master Mode feature, through which the group handles are weighed to ensure the grinder auto dispenses the preset weight, with no need to touch the screen. What’s more, the hoppers have been redesigned so roasters have space to advertise the coffee or brand, with a flat face allowing for customised prints or logos.”
Dark-T burrs are said to deliver unrivalled durability because of their titanium, aluminium, carbon, and nitrogen coating. They are designed to provide a lifespan five times that of traditional burrs, as well as reducing maintenance and providing a larger grinding surface to avoid damaging the coffee beans to preserve optimum flavour.
“A normal commercial coffee grinder might only get through 700 to 900 kilograms of coffee on one set of standard burrs, but the Dark-T burrs can process more than 4000 kilograms before they need to be replaced,” says Carmelo.
“That’s a huge amount of value from a service point of view, and users have peace of mind that it’s not going to break down after a year and put them out of service for however long it takes to get fixed.”
He also highlights that the size of the burrs (83 millimetres) and their flat shape are becoming increasingly favoured by baristas and roasters.
“Ten years ago, everyone was using conical burrs and no one was talking about flat burrs. But now attention has turned to particle distribution and size, and the impact that has on flavour and consistency, therefore flat burrs are becoming the preferred choice,” he says.
“The F83 E Sense PRO has found the sweet spot. It offers speed, consistency, and reliability without breaking the bank. A lot of roasters are changing their taste profiles, and I think these burrs are delivering the flavour they want to achieve.”
With built-in grind-by-weight technology, the Sense range also seeks to make the job of the barista more straightforward. Carmelo says the technology removes the issue of over or under dosing – one of the most common errors with the greatest implications on flavour.
“Variability is going to result in an inconsistent coffee quality. Because the Sense range of grinders controls the weight of the grind, that’s going to automatically help manage the extraction time. It removes one of the variables and helps venues and baristas increase the consistency and quality of their products,” he says.
Another benefit for F83 E Sense PRO users is how easy it is to clean. Many grinders require tools to disconnect the collar to gain access to clean the blades, but the Sense range features quick-release levers. Carmelo says this makes access seamless while not disturbing any of the mechanics of the grinder.
“It’s amazing because many grinders make a lot of mess, but Fiorenzato’s anti-static guard makes the machine very clean and very fast. The grinding chamber can also be removed easily so the grinder itself is simple to clean and maintain,” he says.
When it’s launched in May, the new F83 E Sense PRO will be targeted at large-scale cafés, offices, hotels, and other hospitality venues. Carmelo believes it is fantastic value compared to its competitors, with a retail price of less than $5000 including a 24-month factory-backed warranty.
“The F83 E Sense PRO completes the holy trinity of Fiorenzato Sense grinders. We have seen the success of the AllGround and F64, and this grinder has all the same mechanics,” he says.
“We expect the F83 E Sense PRO will be just as much of a hit.”
For more information, visit coffeemachinetechnologies.com.au
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