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product_id: 9113589
title: "Baratza Forte BG (Brew Grinder) Flat Steel Burr Commercial Coffee Grinder"
brand: "baratza"
price: "$2954"
currency: NZD
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 9
category: "Baratza"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9113589-baratza-forte-bg-brew-grinder-flat-steel-burr-commercial-coffee
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# Built-in digital scale & programmable presets Mess-free shut-off hopper for easy bean swaps 54mm steel flat burrs for precision Baratza Forte BG (Brew Grinder) Flat Steel Burr Commercial Coffee Grinder

**Brand:** baratza
**Price:** $2954
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your grind game—precision, power, and style in every cup!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Baratza Forte BG (Brew Grinder) Flat Steel Burr Commercial Coffee Grinder by baratza
- **How much does it cost?** $2954 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9113589-baratza-forte-bg-brew-grinder-flat-steel-burr-commercial-coffee)

## Best For

- baratza enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted baratza brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durability Meets Support:** Powered by a robust DC motor and German-engineered burrs, backed by Baratza’s world-class customer service and a 1-year warranty for long-lasting performance.
- • **Effortless Bean Switching:** Innovative shut-off hopper design enables mess-free, quick removal and swapping of beans—perfect for single origin or decaf without the hassle.
- • **Precision Grinding Mastery:** 54mm professional steel flat burrs engineered for consistent, sharp, and high-throughput grinding up to 5lbs/day—dial in your perfect espresso or brew style every time.
- • **Sleek & Space-Savvy Design:** Polished metal body delivers a bold, professional aesthetic that elevates your coffee bar while occupying minimal counter space.
- • **Smart Workflow Integration:** Built-in digital scale and programmable timer with 3 customizable presets let you grind by weight or time for flawless repeatability and ultimate control.

## Overview

The Baratza Forte BG is a commercial-grade coffee grinder featuring 54mm professional steel flat burrs for precise, consistent grinding up to 5lbs/day. It integrates a built-in digital scale and programmable presets for repeatable results, plus a mess-free shut-off hopper for easy bean switching. Its polished metal design fits stylishly in any coffee setup, while a powerful DC motor and German-engineered burrs ensure durability. Supported by Baratza’s renowned customer service and a 1-year warranty, the Forte BG is the ultimate choice for serious coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

desertcart.com: Baratza Forte BG (Brew Grinder) Flat Steel Burr Commercial Coffee Grinder : Home & Kitchen

Review: Awesome - Excellent. Do read the manual, it’s not that long, but this is not your average coffee grinder. Many settings and options. Easy to understand if you just read the manual, download from their website. This is really built to last. One extra feature not mentioned is that the grounds bin is lighted. Might seem silly, but it shows the level of detail this company went to design what is probably the best grinder available. You can also order an extra beans bin just Incase you want to change beans, perhaps from regular to decaf, without turning the device upside down and making a mess, which is the case with other grinders. With this you just flip a lever, then twist and remove the bin.
Review: I love my new grinder! - I upgraded from a Capresso burr grinder, which did a pretty good job grinding coffee. After seeing (and after tasting the coffee ground by) the Baratza Forte BG at a local restaurant I was impressed. The BG's consistent grind quality brings out the inner, nuanced, characteristics of coffee, making the purchase of this grinder well worth it. Plus, from what I hear, Baratza has excellent customer service, and parts (i.e. new burrs) can be ordered for their grinders. Update, 10/28/22: I had a little accident that involved my Boos cutting board and my Forte grinder, where the cutting fell and hit the Forte touch screen and cracked it (see pic). I contacted the Baratza customer service asking where I could purchase a new screen and they said they would send me a screen (I didn't have to pay for it!). Customer service was quick to respond to my inquiry and quick to ship out the new touch screen.

## Features

- Specialty Coffee Association Award Winning Grinders - Baratza grinders are preferred by coffee professionals and backed by Baratza’s world class support
- HIGH PERFORMANCE GRINDING/ ALL PURPOSE / 260 GRIND SETTINGS - 54mm professional steel flat burrs provide high throughput and maintain sharpness. Engineered to produce an accurate and precise grind with a high grinding capacity of up to 5lbs/day. Perfect for dialing in espresso, and all brewing styles. Good fit as a single origin or decaf espresso coffee grinder. The shut-off hopper allows for mess-free, easy removal of the hopper to switch between beans
- TRANSFORM WORKFLOW EXPERIENCE - Built in digital scale for accurate weight based grinding or digital timer with programmable buttons to save up to 3 different presets for repeatable, one-touch grinding. The shut-off hopper allows for mess-free, easy removal of the hopper to switch between beans
- STYLISH - A polished metal body gives this grinder a bold image that makes a statement on your coffee bar, while taking up very little space
- WARRANTY/QUALITY PARTS - Engineered with 54mm professional steel flat burrs by Ditting in Germany, plus a powerful DC motor. This combination creates a consistent grind and durability ensuring the longevity users have come to expect from the Baratza brand. The Forté BG is backed by Baratza’s world class support and a 1 year warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00LMH1R0M |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,307,570 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #452 in Burr Coffee Grinders |
| Brand | Baratza |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (78) |
| Date First Available | March 9, 2010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 13.09 pounds |
| Item model number | 1086-230V |
| Manufacturer | Baratza |
| Product Dimensions | 5.12 x 7.09 x 14.17 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Grinding |
| Style | coffee grinder |
| UPC | 838823010957 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Baratza
- **Color:** Silver
- **Item Weight:** 5.95 Kilograms
- **Material:** Metal
- **Style:** coffee grinder

## Images

![Baratza Forte BG (Brew Grinder) Flat Steel Burr Commercial Coffee Grinder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51o08OooDkL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: This appears to be a great grinder.  If set on coarse, can I expect much fine powder to be included in the grinder's output or not?**
A: I have had this grinder for about 9 months.  I bought it for use in a Chemex and it works great for that use.  I currently have it set on 6M for a 3-4 minute pour time for 35 g coffee with 500 g of water.  Yes, I’m a coffee geek.  

I don’t think there is much fine powder with the steel grinder burrs.  Not sure how I can tell but it works great for my use.  As you probably know the Forte AP with the ceramic burrs is intended for the “more powder” use as in espresso coffee.

**Q: Does this grinder work for single dosing? I know that some grinders are better than others for grinding small amounts of beans (e.g., for one-cup).**
A: Yes, it provides a very accurate grind and multiple programmable buttons. All you need to do is load the beans, program setting for different amounts/different brewing methods and there are easy adjustments that you can make to change the grind level. This is an awesome, do it all home coffee grinder. Espresso all the way to press pot!

**Q: How is this for grinding for the chemex?**
A: An infinite number of grind settings allows the Baratza to serve any coffee device.

**Q: Where is this product made? China? United States?**
A: Hello, All Baratza grinders are manufactured in Taiwan, who are known for extremely high quality production.  Baratza of course is a US company based in Washington State.  The BG is a really good grinder!  Hope that you'll check us out at Java Exotic Imports.  Thanks Mike - Java Exotic Imports

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome
*by M***. on September 3, 2025*

Excellent. Do read the manual, it’s not that long, but this is not your average coffee grinder. Many settings and options. Easy to understand if you just read the manual, download from their website. This is really built to last. One extra feature not mentioned is that the grounds bin is lighted. Might seem silly, but it shows the level of detail this company went to design what is probably the best grinder available. You can also order an extra beans bin just Incase you want to change beans, perhaps from regular to decaf, without turning the device upside down and making a mess, which is the case with other grinders. With this you just flip a lever, then twist and remove the bin.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love my new grinder!
*by B***A on September 30, 2022*

I upgraded from a Capresso burr grinder, which did a pretty good job grinding coffee. After seeing (and after tasting the coffee ground by) the Baratza Forte BG at a local restaurant I was impressed. The BG's consistent grind quality brings out the inner, nuanced, characteristics of coffee, making the purchase of this grinder well worth it. Plus, from what I hear, Baratza has excellent customer service, and parts (i.e. new burrs) can be ordered for their grinders. Update, 10/28/22: I had a little accident that involved my Boos cutting board and my Forte grinder, where the cutting fell and hit the Forte touch screen and cracked it (see pic). I contacted the Baratza customer service asking where I could purchase a new screen and they said they would send me a screen (I didn't have to pay for it!). Customer service was quick to respond to my inquiry and quick to ship out the new touch screen.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Grinder For The Money!
*by V***M on December 13, 2025*

This Forte BG replaced a Vario-W that I ran for 8 years and still works. I just wanted to upgrade to the Forte. On the Vario, I have gone through 3 sets of burr 2 steel and one ceramic. I also installed a new motor and belt 3 years ago, my own fault for trying to grind though jams instead of cleaning it to many times. Lol! One huge plus on this grinder is the the all metal grinding chamber. So much better than the plastic that the Vario had. I have already changed the burrs over to ceramic do to the fact that I am getting into espresso a week after I bought this grinder. The metal burrs were able to due the espresso with the beans that I was using without any problems. That might not be the case on other kinds of beans. The ceramic burrs grind my drip coffee perfectly. This wasn't the case on the Vario. It has to be the metal grinding chamber making the difference! This machine grinds fast and with precision! This is probably going to be my last grinder. I'd give it 10 stars if Amazon would let me. It's a huge step up from the Vario, which is also a great grinder and could have gone a few more years if I wasn't so lazy. Lol! They are a great company to work with and you can get any part if needed! I'm extremely happy with this machine! Highly Recommended!!!! Side note: When making grinder adjustments, shut the hopper of and run the machine until the grind chamber is empty! This is a must in order to not damage the adjustment mechanism! Also, the bean hopper and grind basket in the photos are off the Vario and are 8 years old. The new ones are still wrapped and look a lot nicer than these! Lol!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-06*