La Cimbali Elective Ultimate High-Performance Coffee Grinder
La Cimbali Elective Ultimate High-Performance Coffee Grinder
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Master the Art of Efficiency with Intelligent Innovation.
The standard La Cimbali Elective is a high-volume flagship designed to eliminate the variables of grind consistency through pure technological power. It features a low-energy inverter motor and 64mm flat burrs with a specialized Red Speed treatment, enabling a massive output of up to 4.1g/sec while maintaining a cool, stable temperature via an active ventilation system. This model focuses on the "Perfect Grind," using Bluetooth connectivity to talk to your espresso machine and automatically adjust the grind size in real-time. It is the ultimate tool for baristas who want the world's most consistent grind but prefer to maintain their own tactile tamping ritual for every shot.
The Elective AT (Auto tamper), however, is a game-changer for high-speed, multi-staff environments because it integrates the tamping process directly into the grinding cycle. Once the coffee is freshly ground into the portafilter, the built-in Auto tamper applies a perfectly level, consistent pressure that can be programmed to three different levels of force. This version is significantly heavier (22.8kg vs the standard 19kg) and slightly taller to accommodate the internal hydraulic or mechanical tamping assembly. By combining grinding and tamping into one seamless action, the Elective AT removes the most common cause of "channelling" and uneven extraction, allowing even a novice barista to produce world-class results with the speed of a veteran.
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Features
Red Speed Flat Burrs: 64mm burrs with a specialized coating that reduces friction and heat, extending burr life and maintaining flavour.
Inverter Motor Technology: A low-energy motor that provides high torque and consistent RPM, ensuring stability during extreme peak hours.
4.3" Customizable Touchscreen: A smartphone-like display that baristas can personalize with their own graphics and drink icons.
Perfect Grind System (PGS): Built-in Bluetooth allows the grinder to "talk" to the espresso machine and self-adjust the grind size automatically.
Smart Ventilation: An active cooling system keeps the motor, beans, and ground coffee at a constant temperature to prevent "cooked" flavors.
Barista Drive System (BDS): An integrated workflow that guides the barista through every step, from grinding to dispensing, via the screen.
Balanced Hopper: A 1.5–1.7 kg hopper designed for stability and easy refilling, even on a busy counter.
Optional Integrated Autotamper (AT Model): A version that automatically tamps the coffee at a precise, pre-set pressure for ultimate consistency.
Specification for La Cimbali Elective
| Specification | Elective (Standard) | Elective AT (Autotamper) |
| Output Speed | 3.5 – 4.1 g/sec | 3.5 – 4.1 g/sec |
| Burr Diameter | 64 mm (Red Speed Coating) | 64 mm (Red Speed Coating) |
| Hopper Capacity | 1.5 – 1.7 kg | 1.5 – 1.7 kg |
| Motor Speed | 1450 RPM | 1450 RPM |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 215 x 400 x 580 mm | 215 x 400 x 582 mm |
| Net Weight | 19 kg | 22.8 kg |
| Power Consumption | 320 W | 320 W |
La Cimbali Elective: Standard vs. Autotamper – Choosing Your Workflow
The La Cimbali Elective has redefined the professional grinder's role, shifting it from a simple tool to an intelligent partner in the espresso ritual. Designed to pair seamlessly with flagship models like the M200, M100 Attiva, and M40, the Elective is available in two primary versions. While both share a compact, elegant chassis and 64mm flat burrs with Red Speed treatment, the choice between them depends on whether you require manual artisan control or automated, high-speed consistency.
Technical Specification Comparison| Feature | Elective Standard | Elective Autotamper (AT) |
| Grind Adjustment | Manual / Bluetooth (PGS) | Manual / Bluetooth (PGS) |
| Integrated Tamping | No (Manual Tamping) | Yes (Automatic Hydraulic) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 215 x 400 x 580 mm | 215 x 400 x 582 mm |
| Weight | 19 kg | 22.8 kg |
| Burr Type | 64mm Flat (Red Speed) | 64mm Flat (Red Speed) |
| Motor Technology | Low-Energy Inverter | Low-Energy Inverter |
| PGS Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
The Elective Standard is engineered for the specialist barista who values high-performance hardware but prefers to maintain the manual tamping ritual. It features the same 4.3” customisable touchscreen and Inverter-driven motor as its sibling, ensuring a consistent 4.1 g/sec output even during the most demanding peak periods.
While it is a "Standard" model, it is far from basic. It includes Bluetooth connectivity, allowing it to form part of the Perfect Grinding System (PGS). When paired with a compatible Cimbali machine, the grinder can receive signals to auto-adjust its burr distance to correct extraction times, though the barista still handles the physical tamping of the puck.
The Autotamper (AT): The Ultimate Consistency Guardian
The Elective Autotamper (or Elective AT) is the definitive solution for high-volume environments where speed and total repeatability are paramount. This version removes the most common variable in espresso quality: tamping pressure. The integrated hydraulic autotamper ensures that every coffee puck is compressed with surgical precision, protecting baristas from repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and ensuring the extraction is identical regardless of who is operating the machine.
When combined with the Barista Drive System (BDS) and PGS, the Elective AT creates a fully integrated cycle. The espresso machine identifies the recipe, the grinder adjusts the dose and grind size via Bluetooth, and the autotamper finishes the puck perfectly. It is the gold standard for venues that cannot afford even a single second of inconsistency.
London Coffee Festival meets Prime Coffee Suppliers Team
Prime Coffee Suppliers: Field Research at the London Coffee Festival
Our dedicated team at Prime Coffee Suppliers recently immersed themselves in the vibrant energy of the London Coffee Festival to ensure we continue providing our clients with the absolute best in brewing technology. A major highlight of our visit was the La Cimbali showcase, where we got hands-on with the groundbreaking M200. Seeing this machine in action among the world’s elite roasters and baristas reaffirmed its status as a masterpiece of industrial design and sensory precision.
We spent extensive time exploring the M200’s unique "human-centric" layout, noting how the lowered structure and tilted touch displays create a seamless flow between the barista and the customer. Our team tested the GT1 and Profile thermal systems firsthand, experiencing how they allow for surgical control over temperature and pressure to unlock complex flavor profiles. This trip allows us to bring back expert knowledge and a direct connection to La Cimbali's latest innovations, ensuring that when you choose a machine from Prime Coffee Suppliers, you are getting equipment that has been vetted at the highest industry level.
About La Cimbali
Tradition, Technology, and the Heart of Italian Espresso
Founded over a century ago in Milan, Italy, La Cimbali is more than just a coffee machine manufacturer; it is the pioneer that helped define the global espresso culture. From the early days of vertical copper boilers to the high-tech, multi-boiler systems of today, La Cimbali has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in a cup of coffee. The brand is built on a foundation of Italian craftsmanship, industrial design, and an obsessive commitment to thermal stability.
Today, La Cimbali is a global leader in the professional espresso market, present in over 100 countries. They are renowned for creating "intelligent" machines that combine high-volume reliability with the nuance required for specialty coffee. As part of the Cimbali Group, the brand invests heavily in research and development, resulting in over 50 patented technologies—including the revolutionary Smart Boiler and the Milk4 automatic frothing system. Choosing La Cimbali means choosing a century of heritage paired with the future of automation.
