Mazzer has specialised in precise, quality-driven coffee equipment for decades, and its new duo of grinders is no exception.
In the ever-evolving world of specialty coffee – where consistency, precision, and efficiency are paramount – Mazzer has once again proven its strength with the release of two new compact grinders: the Mazzer Mini and Mazzer Mini G.
Set to arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2025 via its exclusive Australian distribution partner Coffee Works Express (CWE), these small-format machines are an evolution of the classic Mazzer Mini born in the 1990s, tailored for cafés, coffee carts, offices, and even the home barista.
According to Mauro Michielan, Mazzer Research and Development Technical Manager, the new grinders were developed to transform the barista workflow.
“The new Mini combines grinding speed, ease of use, robustness, and build quality. We are very excited to launch the Mini series in Australia,” he says.
Designed to bring professional-level performance to smaller-scale environments, the Mazzer Mini is available in two versions: the time-based Mini and the grind-by-weight Mini G. While both are compact, they cater to different user needs.
Mauro says the Mazzer Mini is ideal for baristas who are comfortable adjusting grind weight manually to suit their desired extraction. It features a touch interface, adjustable portafilter holder, and hands-free operation to streamline daily routines without sacrificing precision.
Meanwhile, according to the Mazzer team, the Mini G raises the bar further. Baristas can dial in their espresso without recalculating the dose – saving both time and effort.
“Thanks to the embedded load cell, it keeps grinding the requested quantity even when you change grind fineness,” says Mauro.
Martin Wölfl, 2024 World Brewers Cup Champion and Mazzer Brand Ambassador, is a big fan of the Mini G, especially the 0.01-gram accuracy of the digital scale and the ability to see the actual ground on the display for hyper-precise dosing.
“It’s the perfect fusion of compact design and cutting-edge technology,” he says. “A vibration filtering algorithm ensures consistent weight-based dosing even on unstable surfaces. It’s a dream tool for professionals in high-paced environments.”
Café challenges
Grind speed, dosing accuracy, and workspace constraints are familiar issues in cafés across Australia, especially when grinding decaf or single-origin offerings that are prepared in lower volumes. According to Mauro, smaller grinders often struggle to maintain consistency throughout the day.
“The Mazzer Mini is built with the same care as the rest of the Mazzer range. We test them in specific conditions to ensure consistency during both the morning rush and the slower afternoon hours,” he says.
“They are great for cafés, coffee carts, at home, or in the office, especially for grinding smaller quantities of specialty coffee or decaf.”
Whether there’s a queue out the door or only a single order to prepare, having equipment that’s simple for the barista to use is key. Martin highlights how the grind-by-weight technology in Mazzer’s grinders significantly simplifies the barista’s job.
“With automatic dose adjustment, the Mini G saves time and minimises coffee waste,” he says.
“And the compact, elegant design fits seamlessly into any setting, making it ideal for a wide range of uses.”
Along with sleek design, modern baristas seek tools that enhance workflow without compromising quality. This is where Mazzer believes the digital features of the Mini and Mini G shine.
“The Mazzer Mini is the perfect solution. It combines precision, speed, and a space-saving design that meets the unique needs of smaller coffee shops,” Martin says.
He highlights the Mini’s intuitive digital touch display, which enables easy time adjustments and a more efficient dial-in process. For the Mini G, the experience is even more streamlined as baristas simply place the portafilter or dosing cup in the holder and grinding begins automatically – making the experience a fully hands-free operation.
“It gives baristas full control over every shot, which is exactly what baristas love,” says Martin.
“The integrated professional-grade scale not only ensures dosing precision but also reduces the need for external tools, clearing valuable counter space and reducing clutter. The Mini G supports a hands-free operation that includes a magnetic stainless-steel dosing cup for added flexibility, and fits in beautifully wherever you place it.”
These small yet effective features in the Mini range are designed to appeal to smaller venues, where bench-top space and optimisation are critical. Mazzer’s design approach is for the grinders to be pragmatic. Whether they are used as a primary grinder in a boutique coffee cart or a dedicated single-origin tool in a bustling café, Mauro says the Mazzer Mini series fits well into tight spaces without sacrificing functionality or aesthetic desires.
“The slim and sleek design of the grinders allows for all operativity in the front and reduces the side clearance between units,” he says.
Customised taste profiles
Beyond the technology designed to streamline the barista’s role, Mazzer has also prioritised flavour optimisation. The Mini and Mini G grinders can be fitted with two distinct burr sets, each adapted to produce different flavour profiles. The 233M (standard fitted) 64-millimetre bearing steel flat burrs and the k202D special steel burrs are available as an option.
Martin outlines why the k202D burrs are ideal for lighter roasts.
“They highlight fruity, smooth tastes with lovely acidity and fewer fines,” he says.
“On the other hand, the 233M burrs are geared towards those who prefer a more traditional profile. They deliver a fuller body and a more classic, rounded flavour.”
Both burr types are designed and manufactured in-house by Mazzer to deliver a high level of quality control and craftsmanship, which is a hallmark of the brand’s long-standing reputation.
According to Mauro, in many cafés, grinders used for decaf or limited-batch single origins tend to lag in speed, creating a stagnated period during busy hours. Mazzer aims to address this issue head-on with the Mini series, with an ambition to ensure the increasing popularity of specialty coffees doesn’t slow down the barista and customer wait time.
“We’ve significantly boosted grinding speed thanks to a tailor-made asynchronous motor engineered for long-term reliability,” says Mauro.
Mazzer’s Mini and Mini G grinders are not just scaled-down versions of larger models: Martin says they are full-spec precision tools designed with modern baristas in mind. Whether it’s speed, space, functional design, dosing accuracy, or flavour clarity, he believes the new grinders check every box.
“I love the updates to the new Mini,” says Martin. “I look forward to being able to share the product with the public.”
For more information, visit shop-au.mazzer.com or coffeeworksexpress.com.au
This article appears in the August 2025 edition of BeanScene. Subscribe HERE.
