prosumer
weber workshops eg-1
80mm flat burrs, sub-micron alignment, built for the obsessed
the EG-1 Mk.3 is a single-dose grinder built around 80mm flat burrs with a patented blind-shims alignment system that achieves sub-micron burr parallelism. variable RPM, 5-micron stepped adjustment, magnetic burr mounting, and near-zero retention mean it moves from espresso to filter without purging or recalibrating. it is a precision instrument first, kitchen appliance second, priced accordingly at around $3,973 to $4,095 depending on retailer and region.
what it does well
- sub-micron burr parallelism via patented blind-shims alignment reduces channeling and uneven extraction
- magnetic burr mounting allows quick swaps between core, db2, and ultra burr sets
- near-zero retention means no purging between doses
- variable rpm gives control over grind heat and texture across brew methods
- 5-micron stepped adjustment covers turkish-fine to coarse filter in one grinder
where it stops short
- price sits above $3,900, making it one of the most expensive home-oriented grinders available
- no user reviews published yet across surveyed retailers
- 13.5kg weight and 456mm height demand dedicated counter space
- burr sets like ultra are not suited for espresso, requiring a separate purchase for method-specific optimization
specs
- drive
- electric
- best for
- all-purpose
- burr type
- flat
- burr size mm
- 80
frequently asked questions
what is the Weber Workshops EG-1?
the Weber Workshops EG-1 is a prosumer coffee grinder. 80mm flat burrs, sub-micron alignment, built for the obsessed
how much does the Weber Workshops EG-1 cost?
the Weber Workshops EG-1 costs $3,973–$4,095.
what burrs does the Weber Workshops EG-1 use?
the Weber Workshops EG-1 uses 80mm flat burrs, electric.
what is the Weber Workshops EG-1 best for?
the Weber Workshops EG-1 is best for all-purpose coffee.
what are the pros and cons of the Weber Workshops EG-1?
strengths: sub-micron burr parallelism via patented blind-shims alignment reduces channeling and uneven extraction, magnetic burr mounting allows quick swaps between core, db2, and ultra burr sets, near-zero retention means no purging between doses, variable rpm gives control over grind heat and texture across brew methods, 5-micron stepped adjustment covers turkish-fine to coarse filter in one grinder. trade-offs: price sits above $3,900, making it one of the most expensive home-oriented grinders available, no user reviews published yet across surveyed retailers, 13.5kg weight and 456mm height demand dedicated counter space, burr sets like ultra are not suited for espresso, requiring a separate purchase for method-specific optimization.