Hey Café Buddy Espresso Grinder

The Hey Café Buddy Espresso Grinder delivers professional performance, intuitive operation, and modern design at a competitive price point. Built for small to medium-sized commercial coffee operations in South Africa, it also excels as a reliable secondary or decaf grinder in high-volume cafés.

Precision Engineering for Consistency

At the heart of the Buddy are 64mm hardened steel burrs, manufactured in Germany by Mahlkönig—renowned for their precision and durability. These burrs, paired with a powerful 350W motor, achieve grinding speeds of up to 3 grams per second. The grinder is engineered to run quietly, reduce retention, and minimise waste, ensuring clean, consistent espresso shots every time.

Designed for Busy Café Environments

The Buddy is built with workflow efficiency in mind:

• Hands-free grinding with universal portafilter support
• Two programmable recipes via the 3.5-inch touchscreen interface
• Large 1.5kg hopper to handle peak service periods
• Removable spout and flapper for quick, painless maintenance

This makes it ideal for South African cafés that demand speed, reliability, and ease of use during the morning rush.

Built to Last

Encased in a robust cast aluminium body, the Buddy combines durability with a sleek, modern aesthetic that fits seamlessly into any café environment. With stepless grind adjustment and low noise operation, it balances high-end functionality with everyday practicality.

Features

• 64mm hardened steel burrs (Mahlkönig, Germany)
• 3.5-inch touchscreen display
• Durable cast aluminium body
• Stepless grind adjustment
• Fast grinding speed (2.5–3.0g/s)
• High-performance motor
• Hands-free grinding with programmable settings
• Universal adjustable portafilter support
• Low retention and low noise
• 1.5kg high-volume hopper
• Two running modes: flush mode & barista mode
• Easy cleaning and maintenance

Specifications

• Burr diameter: 64mm
• Burr type: Flat
• Burr material: Hardened steel
• Power: 350W
• Grinding speed: ~2.5g–3.0g per second
• Hopper capacity: 1.5kg
• Dimensions: 350 × 210 × 610 mm
• Net weight: 13kg
• Gross weight: 14.5kg
• Voltage/Frequency: 220–240 V/50 Hz; 220–240 V/60 Hz; 110 V/60 Hz

Why Choose the Buddy in South Africa

The Hey Café Buddy Espresso Grinder, available through Aura Bean (www.aurabean.co.za), is a smart investment for cafés, roasteries, and coffee professionals seeking German burr precision, Japanese-inspired design, and reliable performance—all at a fair price.