Wilfa gained even more acclaim when they collaborated with Tim Wendelboe, one of the world’s most highly-respected baristas. Trying to work out the formula for the ultimate home grinder, Wilfa got in touch with Wendelboe.
He responded that he wanted adjustable flat burrs and an on/off button. That’s exactly the product they came up with. Not only did Wilfa produce a brilliant grinder, but they absorbed some of the expertise from this legendary coffee expert.
Here at Bean Bros, we stock two of Wilfa’s grinders, including their collaboration with Tim Wendelboe. We’re excited to bring such brilliant quality, entry-price grinders to the market. Browse amongst our products and decide what will be the next addition to your coffee equipment collection.
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If you’re considering getting your hands on a Wilfa grinder, it’s important for you to be able to tell the difference between each of their models and find the best fit for you.
First of all, we have the Wilfa Svart Aroma Electric Coffee Grinder. This is a professional-grade grinder which is perfect for use at home or in the office. With the help of a grinder, you can get that fresh coffee taste every single time.
This model has five different grinding sizes so that you can use a variety of brewing techniques. Also, to protect the taste of the coffee, the grinders are steel-coated. This means that they produce very little heat so don’t alter the state of the beans.
Again, to protect the taste of the beans, the coffee bean holder is made from UV protected plastic. This means that they will not be altered by the sun when they are inside the machine.
To use the grinder, you lift the lid on the coffee bean holder at the top of the machine and pour your beans in. You can then twist the holder to change the grind settings. There are suggestions on the holder, pointing you towards which grind setting you might want to use for different brewing methods.
There is also a timer on the side of the grinder which is separate from the on/off button. This means that you can load up the grinder with coffee before you want to start using it if you want to.
If you would like to listen to a Wilfa Uniform Grinder review, try watching James Hoffmann’s video review.
So that you can be 100% happy with your Wilfa Svart Aroma Coffee Grinder, we offer this product with a 5-year warranty. That means you can see how you feel about the machine before committing to it.
We also stock the Wilfa Uniform Grinder, the model which Tim Wendelboe had a hand in. This grinder is very ambitious in its offering. The flat burrs are a particularly special quality, which are made in Italy out of stainless steel. This machine has been made to produce uniformly brilliant ground coffee every single time.
What else does this model offer? All in all, there are 41 different grinding levels you can achieve with the Wilfa Grinder Uniform. Like with the other model, you twist the top of the machine to change the settings.
If you would like some suggestions about which setting to use, you can take a look at the wilfa grinder manual which comes with the machine. Alternatively, there is an app that you can pair with the machine which has different settings built into it. You can even use this WIlfa Grinder for espresso grinds.
The lid for the hopper doubles up as a set of scales. This means that you don’t need to worry yourself with lots of cumbersome equipment. Everything you need is contained in one, compact machine when you store it.
Once you’ve poured your beans in and chosen which setting you want, you simply press the on button and the machine will turn itself off once the beans have finished grinding. This leaves no reason to have a timer function, making the whole process so much more stream-lined.
The Wilfa Uniform Grinder strikes the perfect balance between being easy to use and producing a brilliant quality grind. Again, the model comes with a five year warranty so you can be sure of your purchase.
Questions about the Wilfa Grinders
Where are Wilfa products made?
As we said in the introduction, Wilfa is a Norwegian company which was established in 1948 and is today still operating out of Norway. They continue to be leading suppliers of small electrical items to this day.
Which grind sizes suit different brewing methods?
Matching grind size to coffee brewing technique is something of an art form. However, there are some basic rules you can follow so that your coffee comes out exactly as you want it to.
- A coarse grind size suits the French Press brewing method, Plunger Pot, Percolator, and Vacuum coffee pot.
- A medium grind size is perfect for drip coffee makers which have flat bottom filters.
- A fine grind works best with drip coffee makers with cone shaped filters as well as espresso moka pots.
- Extra fine suits espresso machines, both pump and steam. It is possible to grind your coffee this fine with the Uniform grinder.
- FInally, a Turkish grind size, which means each bean is ground into 45,000 particles, is great for the Ibik brewing method.
What are the Wilfa Svart Grinder settings?
With both models we stock, the grind settings are easy to understand.
With the Svart, you simply twist the coffee bean holder within the machine to differentiate between the different settings. Have a look at the WIlfa Svart manual which comes with the machine if you’d like to know any more information.
With the Uniform, you are able to be much more precise with the way you want your coffee to be brewed. Between the 41 different settings, you can experiment to create exactly what you want to. Again, it works by twisting the coffee bean holder.
Make sure you seek out advice on which setting to use. Tim Wendelboe himself has spoken about which settings he suggests which are available on his website.
Which is the best starter coffee grinder from Wilfa?
The Wilfa Svart coffee grinder is a great place to start if you are new to grinding coffee beans and brewing in your own home. The five easy grind settings means that you don’t need to have an expert knowledge on coffee to use the machine.
The price point is also a brilliant, entry-level price. It offers professional-level grinding which is affordable for anyone.
The Uniform grinder, on the other hand, is a great machine to graduate onto. The amount of precision it offers is unparalleled and yet has features in place to make the process easy to go through as well.
What other products does Wilfa make?
Wilfa produce other coffee accessories such as the Classic+ Coffee Brewer. It is an automatic coffee brewer which shows the same dedication to precision as their other products.
