La Marzocco Swift Espresso Grinder - On Demand Grinding and Tamping - Flat Ceramic Burrs
Elevate your café’s workflow with the La Marzocco Swift, the ultimate solution for high-volume environments where speed and precision are non-negotiable. As the only grinder on the market capable of grinding and tamping on demand, it removes the margin for human error, delivering an accurate volumetric dose directly into the portafilter. By automating the most variable steps of the espresso process, the Swift ensures that every shot meets your exacting standards, regardless of which barista is behind the bar.
Engineered for peak performance, this grinder features flat ceramic burrs designed to minimise heat friction, preserving the delicate aromatic profile of your beans during busy service periods. Its clever internal design guarantees a perfectly level and consistent coffee bed every time, virtually eliminating waste and messy workstations. Compatible with the full range of La Marzocco espresso machines, the Swift is a transformative addition for any Shopify store looking to provide professional-grade efficiency and "quality in the cup" reliability.
La Marzocco Swift Parts Catalogue
Included for Free when you purchase through Prime Coffee Suppliers:
- Free! Delivery (Worth £95): 1-3 days Free Standard UK Delivery, Direct from UK Warehouse.
- Free! 12 months Parts ONLY warranty.
- 1 Tree planted with every order of a La Marzocco Swift Home Espresso Grinder - With our environmental Project through Ecologi.
Features
Integrated Grinding & Tamping: The Swift directly doses and tamps coffee into the portafilter, producing a flat, consistent coffee bed every time.
Volumetric Dosing: Dosing is determined by volume, not time, which allows for consistent dose amounts even when adjustments are made to the grind size.
Dual Hoppers & Motors: The unit features two 1.8kg (4lb) hoppers, each with its own motor and grind adjustment, making it ideal for running two different coffee roasts (e.g., house and decaf).
Flat Ceramic Burrs: 64mm ceramic flat burrs are used to reduce heat buildup, ensuring that coffee beans are not prematurely heated during the grinding process.
Stepless Grind Adjustment: Allows for precise, micro-grind adjustments to dial in your espresso with total accuracy.
Programmable Dosing: Fully adjustable settings for different dose amounts to suit your specific recipes.
Universal Compatibility: Compatible with all La Marzocco espresso machines (note: KB90 requires a special order).
No Waste & No Mess: Specifically designed for a swift, clean operation that keeps your workstation pristine.
Specifications of the La Marzocco Swift Espresso Grinder
| Category | Feature | Specification |
| Physical Build | Height | 65.5 cm / 25.5 in |
| Width | 35.0 cm / 13.8 in | |
| Depth | 36.0 cm / 14.0 in | |
| Weight | 31.0 kg / 68.0 lbs | |
| Grinding System | Burr Type | Ceramic Flat |
| Burr Diameter | 64 mm | |
| Adjustment | Stepless | |
| Speed (RPM) | N/A | |
| Capacity & Use | Hopper Capacity | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs |
| Programmable Dose | Yes | |
| Electrical | Voltage | 110V (Single Phase) |
| Wattage | 780 W |
Optimising Your Workflow: The Swift Grinder Series
Mastering the Swift grinder is about marrying technical precision with seamless workflow to ensure every extraction is spot on. By prioritising the initial "dialling in" process, baristas can establish a perfect flavour profile from the get-go, significantly reducing coffee waste and setup time. Once calibrated, fine-tuning the dose quantities ensures total consistency across every puck, allowing the machine to adapt effortlessly to different blends and basket sizes. Together, these essential skills elevate the Swift from a standard piece of kit to a high-performance partner in any professional espresso bar.
Tech Tip: Dialing in a New Swift Grinder: This guide explores the pro-level tips and tricks required to make dialling in a brand-new Swift grinder a quick and straightforward task.
Adjusting Dose Quantities on a Swift Grinder: Discover how to navigate the interface to adjust and store precise dose quantities for improved shot-to-shot consistency.
La Marzocco Swan vs La Marzocco Swift: The Ultimate ‘Heavyweight’ Grinder Showdown
For the serious coffee establishment or the most dedicated home connoisseur, choosing between the La Marzocco Swan and the La Marzocco Swift is a defining moment. Both represent the pinnacle of Italian engineering, yet they serve two very different masters.
One is a master of purity, the other a master of precision-automation. If you are looking to pair a grinder with a Linea PB, a KB90, or even a GS3, here is how these two titans compare.
The Fundamental Difference
| Feature | La Marzocco Swan | La Marzocco Swift |
| Primary Goal | Zero Static & Heat. Perfecting the physical state of the coffee grounds. | Total Automation. Grinding, dosing, and tamping simultaneously. |
| Hopper Setup | Single Hopper (Large capacity available). | Dual Hopper. Switch between two blends/roasts instantly. |
| The "Hook" | Patented anti-static technology and belt-driven motor. | Hands-free workflow. Lock the portafilter and walk away. |
| User Level | Professional Baristas / Skilled Enthusiasts. | High-Volume Cafes / Multi-user Environments. |
The Deep Dive: Features & UK Practicality
1. La Marzocco Swan: The "Scientist’s" Grinder
The Swan was born from a desire to solve the "mess" of espresso. In the UK’s varying humidity, coffee often clumps or sticks to the chute due to static. The Swan ends this "faff" entirely.
(Image: London Coffee Festival 2025 - Prime Coffee Suppliers CE)
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Patented Anti-Static System: By neutralising the static charge as coffee leaves the 83mm conical burrs, the grounds fall like soft, aerated snow. There is no clumping, meaning your puck density is perfectly uniform before you even touch a tamper.
-
The "Cool" Factor: Its belt-driven motor separates the heat of the engine from the burrs. Even during a busy Saturday morning rush in a London cafe, your grind setting won't "drift" as the motor warms up.
-
Ultimate Control: This is a grinder for those who want to dial in every micro-adjustment. It rewards the craft of the barista.
2. La Marzocco Swift: The "Efficiency" King
The Swift is legendary in high-volume environments. It doesn't just grind; it manages the entire "basket prep" phase of the espresso shot.
-
Dual Ceramic Burrs: The Swift features two independent sets of burrs and two hoppers. You can have your "House Blend" in one side and a "Guest Single Origin" in the other, switching between them at the touch of a button.
-
Grind, Dose, and Tamp: You simply lock your portafilter into the bay. The Swift grinds the coffee, doses it to a precise weight, and tamps it with a level, mechanical action. By the time you take the portafilter out, it is ready to be locked into the group head.
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Consistency at Scale: Because it tamps for you, every shot is identical. It removes the risk of "channeling" caused by a crooked manual tamp, making it a lifesaver for cafes with multiple staff members or busy households.
Which Should You Choose?
(Image: London Coffee Festival 2025 - Prime Coffee Suppliers CE)
The Swan is for the "Purist." If you want to chase the perfect 10/10 shot and you enjoy the ritual of manual puck preparation, the Swan is the most technologically advanced tool on the market today. It provides the cleanest, fluffiest grind texture you can buy.
The Swift is for the "Performer." If you need to deliver high-quality coffee at pace without the mess or the margin for human error, the Swift is unbeatable. Having two hoppers in one machine is a massive space-saver for UK counters, and the automated tamping ensures your espresso is "spot on" every single time.
About the Brand - La Marzocco
Founded in Florence in 1927, La Marzocco has long been recognised as the global pioneer in coffee extraction. By applying a manifesto of intuition and managed risk to the science of grinding, the brand has moved beyond the constraints of modern industrial culture to produce equipment defined by both precision and soul. Their grinders are built on a foundation of integrity and curiosity, ensuring that the "finest-in-class" specialty coffee experience is maintained from the very first crack of the bean.
“You can learn a technique, but you develop passion only through dedication, love, pride and respect for your work.” — Piero Bambi
This commitment to innovation is driven by a desire to celebrate the technical art of the grind while maintaining the highest standards of excellence. From the revolutionary dual-burr technology of the Swift to the refined, quiet performance of the Pico, La Marzocco grinders prioritise thermal stability and dosing accuracy. It is this dedication to craftsmanship that allows the brand to continually persevere in manufacturing equipment that respects the integrity of every coffee origin.
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Elevate your café’s workflow with the La Marzocco Swift, the ultimate solution for high-volume environments where speed and precision are non-negotiable. As the only grinder on the market capable of grinding and tamping on demand, it removes the margin for human error, delivering an accurate volumetric dose directly into the portafilter. By automating the most variable steps of the espresso process, the Swift ensures that every shot meets your exacting standards, regardless of which barista is behind the bar.
Engineered for peak performance, this grinder features flat ceramic burrs designed to minimise heat friction, preserving the delicate aromatic profile of your beans during busy service periods. Its clever internal design guarantees a perfectly level and consistent coffee bed every time, virtually eliminating waste and messy workstations. Compatible with the full range of La Marzocco espresso machines, the Swift is a transformative addition for any Shopify store looking to provide professional-grade efficiency and "quality in the cup" reliability.
La Marzocco Swift Parts Catalogue
Included for Free when you purchase through Prime Coffee Suppliers:
- Free! Delivery (Worth £95): 1-3 days Free Standard UK Delivery, Direct from UK Warehouse.
- Free! 12 months Parts ONLY warranty.
- 1 Tree planted with every order of a La Marzocco Swift Home Espresso Grinder - With our environmental Project through Ecologi.
Features
Integrated Grinding & Tamping: The Swift directly doses and tamps coffee into the portafilter, producing a flat, consistent coffee bed every time.
Volumetric Dosing: Dosing is determined by volume, not time, which allows for consistent dose amounts even when adjustments are made to the grind size.
Dual Hoppers & Motors: The unit features two 1.8kg (4lb) hoppers, each with its own motor and grind adjustment, making it ideal for running two different coffee roasts (e.g., house and decaf).
Flat Ceramic Burrs: 64mm ceramic flat burrs are used to reduce heat buildup, ensuring that coffee beans are not prematurely heated during the grinding process.
Stepless Grind Adjustment: Allows for precise, micro-grind adjustments to dial in your espresso with total accuracy.
Programmable Dosing: Fully adjustable settings for different dose amounts to suit your specific recipes.
Universal Compatibility: Compatible with all La Marzocco espresso machines (note: KB90 requires a special order).
No Waste & No Mess: Specifically designed for a swift, clean operation that keeps your workstation pristine.
Specifications of the La Marzocco Swift Espresso Grinder
| Category | Feature | Specification |
| Physical Build | Height | 65.5 cm / 25.5 in |
| Width | 35.0 cm / 13.8 in | |
| Depth | 36.0 cm / 14.0 in | |
| Weight | 31.0 kg / 68.0 lbs | |
| Grinding System | Burr Type | Ceramic Flat |
| Burr Diameter | 64 mm | |
| Adjustment | Stepless | |
| Speed (RPM) | N/A | |
| Capacity & Use | Hopper Capacity | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs |
| Programmable Dose | Yes | |
| Electrical | Voltage | 110V (Single Phase) |
| Wattage | 780 W |
Optimising Your Workflow: The Swift Grinder Series
Mastering the Swift grinder is about marrying technical precision with seamless workflow to ensure every extraction is spot on. By prioritising the initial "dialling in" process, baristas can establish a perfect flavour profile from the get-go, significantly reducing coffee waste and setup time. Once calibrated, fine-tuning the dose quantities ensures total consistency across every puck, allowing the machine to adapt effortlessly to different blends and basket sizes. Together, these essential skills elevate the Swift from a standard piece of kit to a high-performance partner in any professional espresso bar.
Tech Tip: Dialing in a New Swift Grinder: This guide explores the pro-level tips and tricks required to make dialling in a brand-new Swift grinder a quick and straightforward task.
Adjusting Dose Quantities on a Swift Grinder: Discover how to navigate the interface to adjust and store precise dose quantities for improved shot-to-shot consistency.
La Marzocco Swan vs La Marzocco Swift: The Ultimate ‘Heavyweight’ Grinder Showdown
For the serious coffee establishment or the most dedicated home connoisseur, choosing between the La Marzocco Swan and the La Marzocco Swift is a defining moment. Both represent the pinnacle of Italian engineering, yet they serve two very different masters.
One is a master of purity, the other a master of precision-automation. If you are looking to pair a grinder with a Linea PB, a KB90, or even a GS3, here is how these two titans compare.
The Fundamental Difference
| Feature | La Marzocco Swan | La Marzocco Swift |
| Primary Goal | Zero Static & Heat. Perfecting the physical state of the coffee grounds. | Total Automation. Grinding, dosing, and tamping simultaneously. |
| Hopper Setup | Single Hopper (Large capacity available). | Dual Hopper. Switch between two blends/roasts instantly. |
| The "Hook" | Patented anti-static technology and belt-driven motor. | Hands-free workflow. Lock the portafilter and walk away. |
| User Level | Professional Baristas / Skilled Enthusiasts. | High-Volume Cafes / Multi-user Environments. |
The Deep Dive: Features & UK Practicality
1. La Marzocco Swan: The "Scientist’s" Grinder
The Swan was born from a desire to solve the "mess" of espresso. In the UK’s varying humidity, coffee often clumps or sticks to the chute due to static. The Swan ends this "faff" entirely.
(Image: London Coffee Festival 2025 - Prime Coffee Suppliers CE)
-
Patented Anti-Static System: By neutralising the static charge as coffee leaves the 83mm conical burrs, the grounds fall like soft, aerated snow. There is no clumping, meaning your puck density is perfectly uniform before you even touch a tamper.
-
The "Cool" Factor: Its belt-driven motor separates the heat of the engine from the burrs. Even during a busy Saturday morning rush in a London cafe, your grind setting won't "drift" as the motor warms up.
-
Ultimate Control: This is a grinder for those who want to dial in every micro-adjustment. It rewards the craft of the barista.
2. La Marzocco Swift: The "Efficiency" King
The Swift is legendary in high-volume environments. It doesn't just grind; it manages the entire "basket prep" phase of the espresso shot.
-
Dual Ceramic Burrs: The Swift features two independent sets of burrs and two hoppers. You can have your "House Blend" in one side and a "Guest Single Origin" in the other, switching between them at the touch of a button.
-
Grind, Dose, and Tamp: You simply lock your portafilter into the bay. The Swift grinds the coffee, doses it to a precise weight, and tamps it with a level, mechanical action. By the time you take the portafilter out, it is ready to be locked into the group head.
-
Consistency at Scale: Because it tamps for you, every shot is identical. It removes the risk of "channeling" caused by a crooked manual tamp, making it a lifesaver for cafes with multiple staff members or busy households.
Which Should You Choose?
(Image: London Coffee Festival 2025 - Prime Coffee Suppliers CE)
The Swan is for the "Purist." If you want to chase the perfect 10/10 shot and you enjoy the ritual of manual puck preparation, the Swan is the most technologically advanced tool on the market today. It provides the cleanest, fluffiest grind texture you can buy.
The Swift is for the "Performer." If you need to deliver high-quality coffee at pace without the mess or the margin for human error, the Swift is unbeatable. Having two hoppers in one machine is a massive space-saver for UK counters, and the automated tamping ensures your espresso is "spot on" every single time.
About the Brand - La Marzocco
Founded in Florence in 1927, La Marzocco has long been recognised as the global pioneer in coffee extraction. By applying a manifesto of intuition and managed risk to the science of grinding, the brand has moved beyond the constraints of modern industrial culture to produce equipment defined by both precision and soul. Their grinders are built on a foundation of integrity and curiosity, ensuring that the "finest-in-class" specialty coffee experience is maintained from the very first crack of the bean.
“You can learn a technique, but you develop passion only through dedication, love, pride and respect for your work.” — Piero Bambi
This commitment to innovation is driven by a desire to celebrate the technical art of the grind while maintaining the highest standards of excellence. From the revolutionary dual-burr technology of the Swift to the refined, quiet performance of the Pico, La Marzocco grinders prioritise thermal stability and dosing accuracy. It is this dedication to craftsmanship that allows the brand to continually persevere in manufacturing equipment that respects the integrity of every coffee origin.
