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Santos 01 Barista Coffee Grinder | Commercial Espresso Grinder

SKU: CP769

£1,003.00(£1,203.60 inc VAT)
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The Santos 01 is a direct-drive coffee grinder with a heritage dating back to 1954. Built around a horizontal-axis grinding mechanism, it dispenses ground coffee directly into the portafilter or container, making it a practical workhorse for front-of-house and back-bar coffee service. The aluminium and ABS construction keeps the unit robust without unnecessary bulk, and the grinder is available in black as standard.

In a working kitchen or café environment, the Santos 01 handles the daily grind demands of a mid-volume espresso operation reliably. The stepless adjustment dial allows the operator to dial in grind fineness continuously — from Turkish and espresso through to filter and French press — without being locked into preset notches. This makes it genuinely flexible across different brewing methods, which is useful where a kitchen or bar is serving multiple coffee styles through a single machine.

Practical advantages for day-to-day service include:

  • Stepless grind adjustment covering Turkish through to coarse French press settings
  • Horizontal-axis design with direct dispensing keeps workflow clean and fast
  • Straightforward controls that require minimal staff training
  • Aluminium and ABS construction — durable without being unnecessarily heavy
  • Compact footprint suited to counter space where real estate is limited

Installation is straightforward — the Santos 01 is a countertop unit requiring only a standard mains socket. No plumbing or ventilation requirements apply. At 14kg it is stable on the counter without being difficult to reposition for cleaning. The hopper holds up to 1kg of beans, which suits continuous service without constant refilling, though very high-volume espresso bars processing significant throughput may want to consider a larger-capacity grinder.

The Santos 01 is well suited to cafés, hotel breakfast operations, restaurant coffee service, and hospitality bars running moderate espresso volumes. It is a particularly sensible choice where a reliable, adjustable grinder is needed without the complexity or cost of a high-end competition-grade unit. For sites with heavier throughput demands, a higher-capacity model with a larger hopper and more powerful motor may serve better.

If you are unsure whether the Santos 01 matches your service volume or coffee programme, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Santos 01 suitable for a high-volume espresso bar?

The Santos 01 is well suited to moderate-volume coffee service — think a busy restaurant, hotel breakfast operation, or small-to-mid-sized café. For sites pulling a very high number of espresso shots continuously through a peak service period, a grinder with a larger hopper and more powerful motor would generally be a more appropriate fit.

Can the Santos 01 grind for brewing methods other than espresso?

Yes. The stepless adjustment dial covers a full range of grind fineness, from Turkish at the finest end through espresso, filter, and French press at the coarser end. This makes it a practical single grinder for operations offering multiple coffee styles, provided the workload sits within its mid-volume capacity.

What are the installation requirements for the Santos 01?

The Santos 01 is a countertop unit with no gas, water, or ventilation requirements — it connects to a standard UK mains socket. It is stable at 14kg and has a relatively compact footprint, making it straightforward to position on an existing counter or bar setup without any structural or services preparation.
Santos 01 Barista Coffee Grinder | Commercial Espresso Grinder

£1,003.00(£1,203.60 inc VAT)

£1,003.00(£1,203.60 inc VAT)

The Santos 01 is a direct-drive coffee grinder with a heritage dating back to 1954. Built around a horizontal-axis grinding mechanism, it dispenses ground coffee directly into the portafilter or container, making it a practical workhorse for front-of-house and back-bar coffee service. The aluminium and ABS construction keeps the unit robust without unnecessary bulk, and the grinder is available in black as standard.

In a working kitchen or café environment, the Santos 01 handles the daily grind demands of a mid-volume espresso operation reliably. The stepless adjustment dial allows the operator to dial in grind fineness continuously — from Turkish and espresso through to filter and French press — without being locked into preset notches. This makes it genuinely flexible across different brewing methods, which is useful where a kitchen or bar is serving multiple coffee styles through a single machine.

Practical advantages for day-to-day service include:

  • Stepless grind adjustment covering Turkish through to coarse French press settings
  • Horizontal-axis design with direct dispensing keeps workflow clean and fast
  • Straightforward controls that require minimal staff training
  • Aluminium and ABS construction — durable without being unnecessarily heavy
  • Compact footprint suited to counter space where real estate is limited

Installation is straightforward — the Santos 01 is a countertop unit requiring only a standard mains socket. No plumbing or ventilation requirements apply. At 14kg it is stable on the counter without being difficult to reposition for cleaning. The hopper holds up to 1kg of beans, which suits continuous service without constant refilling, though very high-volume espresso bars processing significant throughput may want to consider a larger-capacity grinder.

The Santos 01 is well suited to cafés, hotel breakfast operations, restaurant coffee service, and hospitality bars running moderate espresso volumes. It is a particularly sensible choice where a reliable, adjustable grinder is needed without the complexity or cost of a high-end competition-grade unit. For sites with heavier throughput demands, a higher-capacity model with a larger hopper and more powerful motor may serve better.

If you are unsure whether the Santos 01 matches your service volume or coffee programme, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you order.