Description
Baratza Forté AP Coffee Grinder – Professional Precision for Espresso & Filter Coffee
Experience precision, consistency and convenience with the Baratza Forté AP Coffee Grinder. Designed for passionate home baristas and light commercial environments, this versatile grinder combines professional-grade components with a compact, modern design.
Whether you’re preparing rich espresso, a smooth pour-over or freshly ground coffee for French press, the Forté AP gives you exceptional control over your grind size and dosing.
Featuring 54mm flat ceramic burrs, 260 grind settings, an integrated weighing scale and programmable timed dosing, the Baratza Forté AP is built to make every brewing routine more accurate, efficient and enjoyable.
Baratza Forté AP Coffee Grinder – Key Features
- 260 Precision Grind Settings: With 10 macro and 26 micro adjustments per macro setting, easily fine-tune your grind for espresso, pour-over, AeroPress and French press.
- 54mm Flat Ceramic Burrs: Durable, high-performance burrs designed to deliver a consistent grind across different brewing methods.
- Grind by Weight or Time: Choose weight-based dosing into the grounds bin or programmable timed grinding for a more efficient workflow.
- Integrated Digital Scale: Weight-based dosing with 0.1g resolution helps improve consistency and reduce unnecessary coffee waste.
- LED-Backlit Touchscreen: An intuitive digital interface with three programmable presets for convenient daily operation.
- Hands-Free Portafilter Grinding: The included adjustable metal portafilter holder allows direct grinding into your portafilter using timed dosing.
- Commercial-Grade Construction: A durable metal grind chamber and robust components designed for demanding home and light commercial use.
- Easy Cleaning and Maintenance: Removable burr components and an included burr removal tool make regular maintenance straightforward.
- Compact Footprint: Professional grinding capability without taking up unnecessary bench space.
Precision Grinding for Every Brewing Method
54mm Flat Ceramic Burrs
At the heart of the Baratza Forté AP are its 54mm flat ceramic burrs, designed for precise, consistent grinding.
From finely ground espresso to coarser filter coffee, the ceramic burrs provide the flexibility needed to explore different coffee beans, brewing recipes and flavour profiles.
260 Grind Settings for Complete Control
Finding the ideal grind setting is easier with the Forté AP’s dual adjustment system.
The grinder offers 10 macro settings and 26 micro settings within each macro range, providing 260 grind positions to help you dial in your preferred extraction.
This makes the Forté AP an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys switching between espresso and manual brewing methods.
Smart Dosing – Grind by Weight or Time
The Baratza Forté AP features an integrated digital scale and programmable timer to simplify coffee preparation.
Weight-Based Grinding
Place the grounds bin on the integrated scale, select your desired dose and let the grinder automatically stop when the target weight is reached.
This feature is especially useful for filter coffee preparation, helping maintain consistent recipes and minimise coffee waste.
Time-Based Grinding
For espresso preparation, use the included adjustable portafilter holder and select a timed grinding preset.
The grinder dispenses directly into your portafilter, allowing a convenient hands-free workflow.
Note: Weight-based dosing operates with the grounds bin. Direct-to-portafilter grinding uses timed dosing.
Built for Performance, Designed for Convenience
Despite its compact size, the Baratza Forté AP is engineered with commercial-grade features, including an efficient motor, durable metal grinding components and an intuitive digital interface.
Its small footprint makes it particularly suited to:
- Home espresso setups
- Specialty coffee brew bars
- Small cafés and restaurants
- Office coffee stations
- Dedicated decaf or single-origin grinding
The removable bean hopper also features a shut-off mechanism, making it easier to change coffee beans and maintain your grinder.
Baratza Forté AP Technical Specifications
- Brand: Baratza
- Model: Forté AP (All Purpose)
- Grinder Type: Electric flat burr grinder
- Burr Size: 54mm
- Burr Material: Ceramic
- Grind Adjustment: 260 settings (10 macro × 26 micro)
- Dosing: Weight-based and time-based
- Scale Resolution: 0.1g
- Timer Resolution: 0.1 seconds
- Bean Hopper Capacity: 300g
- Grounds Bin Capacity: 120g
- Grinding Speed: Approximately 2.6–4.0g/sec, depending on grind setting
- Motor Power: 130W
- Voltage: 220–240V (Australian version)
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 13 × 18 × 37cm
- Weight: Approximately 6kg
- Construction: Metal components and durable plastic
- Warranty: Refer to Baratza Australia’s 2-year limited warranty terms
What’s Included?
- 1 × Baratza Forté AP Coffee Grinder
- 1 × Adjustable Metal PortaHolder
- 1 × Bean Hopper with Lid
- 1 × Grounds Collection Bin
- Burr Removal Tool
- Burr Calibration Tool
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Baratza Forté AP suitable for espresso?
Yes. Its 54mm ceramic flat burrs and fine grind adjustments make the Forté AP suitable for espresso grinding, while its adjustable portafilter holder supports convenient timed dosing.
Can the Baratza Forté AP grind for filter coffee?
Absolutely. Its wide adjustment range allows you to prepare coffee for pour-over, AeroPress, French press and other filter brewing methods.
Does the Baratza Forté AP have a built-in scale?
Yes. The integrated scale supports weight-based dosing into the grounds bin. For grinding directly into a portafilter, the grinder uses timed dosing.
Is the Baratza Forté AP suitable for commercial use?
The Forté AP is designed for demanding home use and light commercial environments, including small cafés, offices and specialty coffee brew stations.
Why Buy Your Baratza Forté AP from Eastlink Espresso?
At Eastlink Espresso, we’re passionate about helping you find the right coffee equipment for your needs.
Whether you’re upgrading your home espresso setup or looking for a reliable grinder for your workplace, our experienced team can help you compare options and choose the right equipment.
Shop online with Australia-wide delivery or visit our showroom at 1/194 Rooks Road, Vermont VIC 3133.
Need help choosing your next grinder? Call our team on (03) 9738 2516.
Explore our full range of coffee grinders at Eastlink Espresso.

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