What if your grinder and your espresso machine could ‘talk’ to each other?
No, it’s not what you think.
Let’s walk it all back and take it from the top -
We all know what it’s like at the bar. We start our calibration process at around the same parameters we’ve used before, dose to get the timing we think we need, taste test the outcome and repeat till we’re sorted; instinct, routine and repetition till perfection. Yet we know that the moment it gets busy and the barista is in the weeds, ‘perfect’ takes a backseat and sometimes ‘good’ and ‘ok’ seem to be just enough.
But what if your calibration process could happen all by itself, with the grinder and espresso machine speaking the same language in real-time and working in tandem to pull you the shots you want, consistently? Imagine the implications on operations, workflow and training in a cafe.
INTRODUCING MAHLKÖNIG’S GRIND-BY-SYNC
In short, Mahlkönig’s GbS-enabled models (i.e. all GBW models) are easily linked with compatible espresso machines, either by bluetooth or via data cable. Once connected, the grinder and espresso machine can share the same set of recipes - from grind size to extraction parameters. The grinder receives data and information after each shot and adjusts itself to remain within recipe requirements every time.
To break it down:
Profile setup - Recipes are programmed according the specific grind and brew requirements
Automatic adjustment - Upon syncing, users will be able to select their desired profile and the grinder will make the necessary adjustments to match the recipe
Real-time feedback - If the dose or grind drifts from the preset recipe, the system will identify and correct this between each shot.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
When running a cafe, it’s more than that single cup of coffee you’re serving your customer at that moment; it’s crafting a memorable beverage experience that brings them back, and being able to replicate it every time, for each customer - regardless of the situation. Maintaining that fine balance between speed and quality is critical in the service industry; automation and technology is here to help. The Sync System means letting the equipment do the work to streamline consistency, reduce waste from troubleshooting and free up operators to focus on more human relationships and touch points.
Consistency: Each shot is based on data, no guesswork involved
Reduce waste: Automatic and accurate adjustments according to your needs and parameters
Redirect barista focus: Automated calibration and correction means reallocating barista focus and resources to the customer experience or research and development
CONNECTED COFFEE
The Mahlkönig Sync System creates an interconnected system that offers a new way to approach this challenge to ensure that your coffee stays on track and true to your recipe. It eases the strain on operations, reduces barista frustration, better manages the waste situation and improves consistency - resulting in great coffee, every time.
Consistency in coffee is that elephant in the room that we couldn’t address - but now we can.