Professional Coffee Grinders for French Press

Not necessarily a dedicated unit, but you do need a grinder capable of producing a consistent coarse grind. If French press is part of a multi-method brew bar, an allround grinder such as the EK43 or EK43 S is the practical choice: it handles French press, filter, pour over, and other manual brew methods from a single unit without compromising grind quality at coarser settings. A dedicated espresso grinder is not suitable for French press, as most espresso grinders are not optimised to reach the grind size range needed for coarse grinding.

In most cases, no. Dedicated espresso grinders are engineered for fine grind settings, so the grind size range will not be coarse enough for French press. An allround grinder designed to perform across the full grind spectrum is the correct tool for French press service in a professional environment.

For cafés offering French press alongside espresso-based drinks, we recommend a two-grinder setup: a dedicated espresso grinder for your espresso workflow and an allround grinder for French press and other filter methods. This allows both workflows to run independently without constant grind adjustments, maintaining service speed and cup quality across your full menu. If French press is your primary or only brew method, a single allround grinder is sufficient, depending on service volume and number of different coffees offered.

Inconsistent grind output directly impacts sediment levels, extraction balance, and cup repeatability. If grind size varies across servings, your team will be producing different cups from the same recipe, which is difficult to manage in a professional service environment. A commercial burr grinder with precise, repeatable settings ensures every French press served extracts evenly and meets the same quality standard throughout the day, regardless of service volume.