Grind fresh
An integrated espresso grinder keeps beans, settings and preparation in one workflow.
GRIND, WEIGH AND BREW IN ONE SYSTEM
Espresso Machine With Built-In Grinder
Freshly grind each dose, weigh it automatically and brew to a measured yield — with the grinder, dual scales and espresso controls connected inside one semi-automatic machine.
Espresso-focused burr grinder
Grind by weight
Brew by weight
Hands-on semi-automatic control
THE MERAKI GRIND-TO-BREW SYSTEM
A built-in grinder should do more than save counter space.
Meraki connects espresso-focused grinding with a built-in dose scale and a second scale beneath the cup. Your recipe begins with a measured dose and finishes at a measured yield.
- Grind for espresso: adjust the grind to suit the bean and recipe.
- Dose by weight: the integrated scale measures the grounds instead of relying only on time.
- Brew by weight: the cup scale tracks yield so the shot can finish at the intended ratio.
$2,799.00
Explore the Meraki Espresso Machine
Available now · 30-day home trial · 2-year warranty
Measure the dose
Weight gives every recipe a defined starting point and makes adjustments easier to understand.
Brew to yield
A second scale measures the espresso in the cup, helping successful recipes repeat.
BUILT-IN OR SEPARATE?
One connected workflow, without giving up control.
A separate grinder offers independent upgrade flexibility. Meraki is for buyers who value a cleaner counter, coordinated measurement and fewer disconnected steps while keeping the hands-on character of semi-automatic espresso.
WorkflowSeparate setupMeraki
Grounds measuredSeparate scaleBuilt-in dose scale
Espresso yieldSeparate scaleBuilt-in brew scale
Counter spaceMultiple devicesOne connected system
User controlHands-onHands-on, guided
BUYING GUIDANCE
Espresso Machine With Grinder FAQ
Is an espresso machine with a built-in grinder worth it?
It can be when counter space, speed and a coordinated workflow matter. A separate grinder offers more independent upgrade flexibility, while an integrated system reduces extra tools and can connect grinding more closely with dosing and brewing.
Does Meraki dose coffee by time or by weight?
Meraki uses a built-in scale to measure the ground-coffee dose by weight. This gives the recipe a defined starting point and avoids relying only on grind time.
Do I still need a separate espresso scale?
No. Meraki includes one scale for the ground-coffee dose and another beneath the cup for espresso yield. You may still use an external scale if you prefer, but it is not required for the standard workflow.
Is Meraki fully automatic or semi-automatic?
Meraki is semi-automatic. You prepare the portafilter and control the recipe, while the grinder, scales, touchscreen and temperature feedback assist and measure the workflow.
Can the grinder be adjusted for different coffee beans?
Yes. Espresso recipes normally require grind adjustment as beans, roast level and age change. Meraki lets the user adjust the grinder rather than locking the workflow to a single grind setting.
Why measure both dose and espresso yield?
Dose measures the dry coffee entering the portafilter, while yield measures the espresso reaching the cup. Controlling both makes brew ratios visible and helps a successful recipe repeat.
Does Meraki also steam milk?
Yes. Its dedicated steam system is designed for milk texturing, while the separate brew boiler allows espresso extraction and steaming without switching one heating system between the two jobs.
Buying an Espresso Machine With a Grinder: What to Know
Built-in grinder versus a separate grinder
An espresso machine with a built-in grinder combines two major parts of a home espresso setup. The main advantages are a smaller footprint, fewer loose tools and a faster daily workflow. A separate grinder can offer more flexibility if you want to upgrade each component independently, so the best choice depends on whether modularity or integration matters more to you.
Why grind size affects espresso
Grind size changes how quickly water moves through the coffee puck. A finer grind usually increases resistance, while a coarser grind reduces it. Because beans change with roast level, age and environment, an adjustable espresso grinder is more useful than a fixed setting.
Timed dosing versus grind by weight
Timed dosing estimates the amount of coffee from how long the grinder runs. Grind-by-weight dosing measures the coffee directly, making it easier to begin each recipe with a repeatable dose. Meraki then uses a second scale to measure espresso yield in the cup.
A semi-automatic grinder-and-machine workflow
A semi-automatic espresso machine keeps preparation and recipe control in the user’s hands. Integrated measurement and guidance can reduce guesswork without turning the process into a sealed, push-button bean-to-cup system.
For additional buying guidance, read whether a built-in grinder coffee machine fits your home workflow.