Baratza Forté-BG Coffee Grinder

The Baratza Forté-BG is a brew-focused grinder built for coffee lovers who demand precision without espresso-level complexity. With 54mm flat steel burrs engineered specifically to reduce fines, this grinder delivers exceptional clarity and flavor for every brew method from pour-over to French press. The intuitive glass touchscreen, grind-by-weight capability, and all-metal construction make it a professional-grade tool that belongs on any serious home coffee bar.

Key Features

• 54mm Flat Steel Burrs: Purpose-built for brewing coffee with reduced fines and enhanced flavor extraction across medium to coarse grinds
• Grind-by-Weight Technology: Dose precisely by weight, then convert to timed presets with a single tap — perfect for dialing in repeatability
• LED Touchscreen Interface: Responsive control panel for programming and switching between three saved grind profiles
• Micro/Macro Adjustment: 260 grind settings via stepless macro ring and 26-step micro adjustment for ultimate control
• Removable Hopper with Shutoff: Switch beans mess-free with the integrated shutoff valve; 10oz capacity standard, expandable to 19oz with extension
• All-Metal Construction: Remarkable heft and durability — this grinder is built to last decades, not years

Ideal For

The Forté-BG is perfect for the coffee enthusiast who's moved beyond pre-ground and blade grinders and wants precision without the expense of an espresso-focused grinder. If you brew primarily with drip, Chemex, V60, or French press, and you want grind consistency that rivals commercial equipment, this is your grinder. It's also excellent for households where multiple people brew different methods and need quick access to saved profiles. It occupies a sweet spot: professional performance, approachable price, and the kind of build quality that makes it a buy-once, own-forever purchase.