The Upper Crust
While HeyCafe is a newer, potentially lesser known name than many coffee grinders that are currently at the top of the market, it does share a parent company with many of those same grinders. HeyCafe’s parent company, Hemro, is the manufacturer for some of the best grinders in the world, including Anfim, Ditting, and Mahlkonig. In fact, the HeyCafe HC-880 Lab Retail is the exact same grinder as the well-loved Mahlkonig GH2, but with HeyCafe's branding. While the HeyCafe lineup does boast more affordability, you can rest assured that it comes with the same promise of high-quality and delivery that the coffee community has come to know and expect from some of the best grinders available on the market today.
| Manufacturer: | HeyCafe |
| Model: | HC-880 Lab Retail |
| Burrs Size | Shape: | 84mm | Flat |
| Burr Material: | Hardened Steel |
| Burr Lifespan: | 2200+lbs |
| Hopper Capacity: | 2.2lbs |
| Grind Speed: | 450g/minute |
| Product Dimensions: | 13.71”(D) x 7.08”(W) x 27”(H) |
| Product Weight: | 57.3lbs (26 kg) |
| Power: | 110v/550w/60hz |
| Duty Cycle: | 50% - up to 33lbs per hour |
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