{"id":175418,"date":"2023-12-14T09:08:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T15:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/?p=175418"},"modified":"2023-12-15T10:46:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T16:46:01","slug":"anfim-gets-bigger-and-faster-with-the-alba-grinder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/2023\/12\/14\/anfim-gets-bigger-and-faster-with-the-alba-grinder\/","title":{"rendered":"Anfim Gets Bigger and Faster with the Alba Grinder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_175438\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/2023\/12\/14\/anfim-gets-bigger-and-faster-with-the-alba-grinder\/anfim-alba-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-175438\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-175438\" src=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-1.jpg\" alt=\"Anfim Alba 1\" width=\"1240\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-1.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-1-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The new Anfim Alba commercial grinder. All images courtesy of Anfim.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Italian espresso grinder maker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anfim-milano.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anfim<\/a> recently revealed a new machine at the top of its line of commercial machines: The Anfim Alba.<\/p>\n<p>The Alba&#8217;s 80-millimeter hardened steel flat burrs are the largest of any grinder made by <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/2022\/08\/04\/grinder-maker-anfim-ramps-up-production-with-new-factory-in-milan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">91-year-old Anfim<\/a>, which since 2012 has been part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hemrogroup.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hemro Group<\/a> of companies.<\/p>\n<p>On a 220-volt 50-Hz power source, the burrs are spun at 1,500 RPM by a 520-watt motor, leading to an output of 5.6 grams of espresso-size grounds per second, according to the company. With the capability to turn out a 22-gram shot&#8217;s worth of grinds in less than 4 seconds, the Alba is also Anfim&#8217;s fastest grinder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/2023\/12\/14\/anfim-gets-bigger-and-faster-with-the-alba-grinder\/anfim-alba-8\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-175439\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175439\" src=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-8.jpg\" alt=\"Anfim Alba 8\" width=\"1240\" height=\"1860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-8.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-8-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-8-413x620.jpg 413w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-8-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Alba, Anfim&#8217;s latest flagship in our product lineup, takes the lead with its exceptional speed and grinding capacity,&#8221; Hemro Group Head of Innovation and Technology Arnaldo Rodrigues told Daily Coffee News. &#8220;This grinder outpaces the competition in the commercial segment, offering impressive performance within a compact footprint.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The burrs for the Alba are made by fellow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hemrogroup.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hemro Group<\/a> company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mahlkoenig.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mahlk\u00f6nig<\/a>&nbsp;at its factory in Hamburg, Germany.<\/p>\n<p>The Alba&#8217;s performance is approximately twice as fast as the 65-millimeter flat-burred Anfim Luna grinder, which <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/2023\/01\/31\/anfim-enters-new-phase-with-the-luna-espresso-grinder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">launched in January of this year<\/a>. While they vary on speed the Alba and Luna share a number of features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/2023\/12\/14\/anfim-gets-bigger-and-faster-with-the-alba-grinder\/anfim-alba-11\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-175440\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175440\" src=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-11.jpg\" alt=\"Anfim Alba 11\" width=\"1240\" height=\"1860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-11.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-11-413x620.jpg 413w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-11-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Alba carries forth the Luna&#8217;s all metal body construction and general shape. It has the same 2-kilo-capacity hopper and 3.5-inch touchscreen through which baristas can store and access up to three programmable grind-time presets. The Alba weighs about 2 kilograms more than the Luna, but has only a marginally larger footprint.<\/p>\n<p>Both machines include an adjustable and removable spout, stepless grind-size adjustment and an internal component layout optimized for ease of maintenance. Together, their release marks a turning point for the brand, Rodrigues said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/2023\/12\/14\/anfim-gets-bigger-and-faster-with-the-alba-grinder\/anfim-alba-14\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-175441\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175441\" src=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-14.jpg\" alt=\"Anfim Alba 14\" width=\"1240\" height=\"1860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-14.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-14-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-14-413x620.jpg 413w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-14-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-14-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Anfim-Alba-14-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The introduction of Luna and Alba marks a significant milestone for Anfim, solidifying our belief that we now possess the ideal product portfolio to cater to commercial requirements globally,&#8221; said Rodridgues. &#8220;The revamped Anfim corporate design, coupled with our newly established factory in Italy dedicated to Anfim grinder production, has empowered the brand with a robust identity. Our overarching vision is for Anfim to emerge as the premier grinder brand in the commercial segment in the times ahead.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Does your coffee business have news to share? <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/contact\/\">Let DCN&#8217;s editors know here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Italian espresso grinder maker Anfim recently revealed a new machine at the top of its line of commercial machines: The Anfim Alba. 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