There is nothing left to chance when it comes to the construction of the Mini. It designers made sure this grinder was built to last. Its heavy steel housing has been painted with a durable paint then covered with a clear coat to protect the finish. It would be easier to mention what's not made of metal on the Mazzer Mini like the bean hopper, power cord, power switch, and the rubber feet. Nearly everything else from the motor to the coffee doser is made of durable metals and hardware.

The Mazzer Mini uses heavy duty burr grinding wheels to crush the coffee beans into uniform coffee grounds. The cutting wheel is 58mm across and uses high-grade tempered steel for long life. Access to the grinding wheels for maintenance and routine cleaning is quick. Just remove the bean hopper and unscrew the grind adjustment wheel (you must turn clockwise to remove).

Well almost. The Mini uses a "stepless grind adjustment" system to go from coarse coffee grounds to very fine. Unlike many coffee grinders that use notches or steps along the path of  adjustments, the Mini allows you to turn the adjustment wheel to any position you desire for fine tuning of the coffee ground size. Although the Mini is capable of grinding from very coarse (for French Press or drip coffee makers) to very fine (for espresso or Turkish coffee), the Mini is primarily designed for grinding coffee for espresso.

It features a 19 ounce bean hopper allowing you to store over a pound of coffee beans. The hopper is made of heavy clear plastic with a black lid, and your coffee beans will stay fresh as they are protected from the ambient air.

A rarity among grinders in this price range (in fact the only model we offer with this feature) is the ability to remove the bean hopper while it still has coffee beans in it. At the base of the hopper is a trap door that closes off the bottom of the hopper to prevent beans from coming out when the hopper is removed. This allows the hopper to removed without having to turn the entire grinder upside down to pour out the remaining beans.

The ground coffee dosing hopper located on the front of the Mini is made of stainless steel and features windows that show the contents of the hopper that are made of high impact clear plastic. The internal workings of the doser such as the auger (the fins that push the ground coffee to the chute) and dosing lever are made of steel. Below the dosing hopper is a portafilter fork (the place where the portafilter rests while you are dosing coffee from the hopper) is made of polished aluminum. Mazzer even took the extra step of coating the dosing lever with rubber for comfort.

The amount of coffee that is dispensed with each pull of the dosing lever can adjust from 6 to 9 grams. An optional built-in 54mm coffee tamper is included with the Mini that can be mounted on the front of the dosing hopper. All necessary parts and hardware are provided with your grinder.

The coffee chute that shuttles ground coffee from the grinding chamber to the coffee dosage hopper is large to allow better flow of coffee grounds. This helps greatly reduce clogging and coffee dust buildup.

The motor is equipped with a thermal protection device that will prevent damage to the motor and other components in the event the grinding mechanism becomes jammed or if the motor should begin to overheat from excessive use.

Access to components that may need periodic cleaning is easy. To clean the grinding wheels and chamber, simply remove the bean hopper then unscrew (clockwise) the grind adjustment wheel until the assembly is free of the machine. Both the stationary grind surface (upper assembly that you unscrewed) and the spinning grind wheel are exposed. Use a small brush to clean between the cutting burrs. Cleaning of the dosing hopper is achieved best with a small vacuum hose and pulling the dosing lever. The bean hopper can be removed and cleaned with warm water and mild detergent by hand. No parts of the Mazzer are dishwasher safe.

The Mazzer features a 250 watt motor that turns at 1600 revolutions per minute. With power in reserve, the cutting surfaces can slice through coffee quickly and efficiently without bogging down under heavy loads, or when grinding at very fine settings. The motor is directly connected to the cutting wheel so no power is lost during the transfer of power. The motor has been well insulated and is quieter than most competing grinders, so much so, you can hold a whispering conversation over the sound of the motor even when it's under load. Although we don't recommend it, Mazzer claims their motor can run for 30 minutes without stopping before it should be turned off to cool down.

• Color: Silver
  
• Warranty: One year parts and labor through EspressoPeople.com
  
• Power: 110 volts - 250 watts (regular USA household electrical)
  
• Weight: 22 pounds
  
• Size: : 6.5"W x 13.25.5"D x 18"H
  
• Body Material: Steel
  
• Origin: Italy