Sanremo X-ONE Commercial Coffee Grinder

Three coffee inputs. 98 mm burrs. Weigh-before-grind precision. One serious commercial grinder.

At CaffeTech, we look at commercial grinders a little differently. Burr size and speed matter, but so do workflow, coffee waste, consistency, serviceability and how much equipment you actually need to put on the bar.

That's what makes the Sanremo X-ONE particularly interesting.

The X-ONE combines 98 mm vertical flat burrs, variable RPM, patented weigh-before-grind technology, two independent hoppers and a dedicated single-dose input into one commercial platform.

For the right café or roastery, it can effectively do the work normally assigned to several grinders — while occupying a single position on the bar.

Why We Like the X-ONE at CaffeTech

Most commercial espresso bars grow by adding grinders.

House espresso. Decaf. Guest coffee. Single origin. Filter.

Before long, you've got three or four grinders competing for counter space — each with its own retention, cleaning requirements, calibration and maintenance.

The X-ONE takes a different approach.

With two independent hoppers plus a dedicated single-dose bypass, you can keep your primary coffees ready for service while still having the flexibility to introduce decaf, single origins, samples or filter coffees without dedicating another full-size grinder to the job.

For cafés trying to build a cleaner, more efficient bar, that's a compelling proposition.

Think of it as three coffee stations in one:

Hopper 1 — House espresso
Hopper 2 — Decaf, alternate espresso or secondary blend
Single Dose Input — Single origin, guest coffee, samples or filter

It Weighs the Coffee Before It Grinds It

This is one of the most important differences between the X-ONE and a conventional commercial grinder.

The X-ONE uses Sanremo's patented weigh-before-grind system.

Instead of running the grinder for a calculated amount of time — or grinding coffee and then measuring the result — the X-ONE weighs the whole beans before they reach the burrs.

Once the programmed dose has been measured, that exact quantity is released into the grinding chamber.

Why does that matter?

Consistency and waste.

In a busy commercial environment, small dosing errors, purging and corrections can translate into a surprising amount of wasted coffee over a week, month or year.

The X-ONE is designed to grind what you've asked for — and only what you've asked for.

Massive 98 mm Vertical Flat Burrs

The X-ONE is built around a serious commercial grinding platform.

Its 98 mm vertical flat burrs provide the surface area and throughput required for demanding café environments while delivering the particle consistency expected in modern specialty coffee.

And this isn't an espresso-only grinder.

The X-ONE is designed to work across espresso and filter applications, making the large burr platform particularly interesting for cafés and roasteries that want to use one grinder across multiple coffees and brew methods.

For high-volume applications, large burrs also mean the grinder isn't being pushed as hard to deliver coffee during peak service.

Variable RPM — Another Tool for Dialing In Coffee

Most grinders give you one major adjustment: grind size.

The X-ONE gives you another variable — burr speed.

Its variable-speed motor allows you to adjust RPM to influence grinding behaviour, particle distribution and heat generation.

For an everyday café, recipes can be programmed and left alone for straightforward operation.

For a serious specialty program or roastery, however, variable RPM gives you another tool for exploring how a coffee extracts and ultimately tastes.

Combine that with dose and grind adjustment and the X-ONE offers an unusually high level of control for a production grinder.

Very Low Retention

Retention becomes particularly important when one grinder is being used for several different coffees.

After each delivery, the X-ONE uses an automatic empty-chamber routine designed to clear coffee from the grinding chamber.

That means less old coffee remaining inside the grinder and significantly less purging when moving from one coffee to another.

It's particularly useful when you're working with:

• Expensive single origins

• Decaf

• Guest coffees

• Small-volume coffees

• Samples

• Espresso and filter recipes from the same grinder

When you're paying premium prices for specialty coffee, throwing coffee into the knock box just to clear a grinder doesn't make much sense.

One Grinder. Three Inputs.

This may ultimately be the biggest reason to consider the X-ONE.

Instead of asking:

"How much does this grinder cost?"

We think the better question is:

"How many grinders can this replace?"

A traditional specialty bar might require a primary espresso grinder, a second grinder for decaf or alternate espresso, and a third grinder for rotating single origins or filter.

The X-ONE brings those applications together.

That can mean:

Less counter space.
Fewer grinders to maintain.
Less coffee retained between recipes.
Less purging and waste.
More flexibility when your coffee program changes.

For the right operation, that changes the economics considerably.

Full-Colour Touchscreen

The large colour touchscreen provides direct access to the grinder's primary operating parameters.

Depending on the recipe, operators can manage and recall settings for:

Dose weight
Grind parameters
Motor RPM
Coffee selection
Stored recipes
Espresso and filter applications

Once recipes are established, they can be recalled by the bar team rather than requiring every operator to manually rebuild the grinder setup.

That's important in a real café.

Sophisticated equipment is only useful if it can remain consistent across different employees and different shifts.

Who Should Consider the X-ONE?

At CaffeTech, we see the X-ONE making the most sense for operations that want greater coffee flexibility without filling the bar with grinders.

Specialty Cafés

Run a house coffee, secondary coffee and rotating single-dose program from one grinding platform.

High-Volume Espresso Bars

The large 98 mm burr platform and powerful motor are designed for serious commercial workloads.

Coffee Roasteries

An especially interesting grinder for dialing in different coffees, evaluating roast profiles and moving between espresso and filter.

Multi-Roaster Cafés

Change coffees frequently without dedicating another grinder to every offering.

Training & Coffee Labs

Variable RPM, dose control and multiple inputs make the X-ONE a capable platform for experimentation and education.

Key Features

98 mm Vertical Flat Burrs
Large-format commercial flat burrs designed for excellent particle uniformity, throughput and long service life.

Patented Weigh-Before-Grind Technology
The X-ONE measures whole beans before they enter the burr chamber for accurate and repeatable dosing.

Two Independent Hoppers
Keep two primary coffees loaded and ready for immediate service.

Dedicated Single-Dose Input
Introduce decaf, single origins, samples and specialty coffees without emptying a hopper.

Variable RPM
Control motor speed alongside grind setting and dose for an additional level of extraction control.

Automatic Empty-Chamber System
Designed to minimize retained coffee between doses and coffee changes.

Espresso + Filter Capability
A commercial grinder designed to work across multiple brewing applications.

Full-Colour Touchscreen
Store and recall recipes while controlling the grinder's major operating parameters.

Commercial Italian Construction
Built in Italy around a heavy-duty chassis and components intended for professional use.

The CaffeTech Perspective

The Sanremo X-ONE isn't going to be the right grinder for every café — and that's exactly how we approach commercial equipment.

The right grinder depends on your volume, coffee program, bar layout, menu and how your staff actually works.

Where the X-ONE becomes particularly compelling is in operations that would otherwise require two or three separate grinders.

Its combination of 98 mm burrs, weigh-before-grind dosing, extremely low retention, variable RPM and three independent coffee inputs creates a remarkably flexible commercial platform.

And because CaffeTech specializes in complete commercial coffee systems, we can help you determine whether the X-ONE makes sense on its own or as part of a complete espresso bar package.

Need help specifying your grinder? Talk to CaffeTech.

Tell us what coffees you're serving, your anticipated daily volume and what espresso machine you're pairing it with. We'll help you determine whether the X-ONE — or another commercial grinder — is the right fit for your operation.

CaffeTech — Commercial Coffee Equipment Since 1992.