Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG
Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG
Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG
Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG
Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG
Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG
Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG
Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG
Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG
Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG

Ex Showroom Demo BARATZA FORTE BG

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Baratza — Ex Demo, Weight Or Time Dosing

Baratza Forté-BG — 54mm Ditting Burrs, Ex Demo

An ex-demo Forté-BG — Baratza's dose-by-weight grinder, with 54mm Ditting steel burrs and a touch screen offering both weight-based and time-based dosing.

The Forté-BG lets you dose either by weight or by time, controlled through a touch-activated, LED-backlit screen with three programmable presets, up/down arrows for adjusting quantities, and dedicated TARE, MANUAL, START, and STOP functions. Weight-based dosing is a genuine step up in consistency over time-only grinders, since it measures the actual output rather than estimating from run duration.

54mm steel burrs from Ditting give a precise, reliable grind across manual and small-batch brewing, engineered specifically to reduce particulates and improve cup flavour. The burrs cover a wide grind range — 230 to 1150 microns — with a notably thin particle distribution, meaning fewer fines muddying your extraction.

  • 54mm Ditting Steel Burrs
  • Weight Or Time Dosing
  • Touch Screen, 3 Presets
  • Macro/Micro Adjustment
  • 230–1150 Micron Range
  • Ex Demo

What the dual dosing system offers

Weight or time, your choice

Dose by weight for genuine gram-level consistency, or switch to time-based dosing when that better suits your workflow.

Precise macro/micro adjustment

Ten macro settings, each further divided into 26 micro settings, for fine, repeatable control across the grind range.

Clean bean changeovers

A bean shutdown collar lets you swap beans without mess, with only around 10g of waste left behind the stopper.

User-recalibratable burrs

Factory-calibrated for an exact grind range, with a supplied calibration tool if re-calibration is ever needed.

Ex demo: this unit has been used as a display model rather than sold new, so light cosmetic wear may be present. For specific condition details, see our returns and warranty policy or contact our team before you buy.

Who it suits

  • Buyers wanting genuine dose-by-weight precision for manual brewing
  • AeroPress and press-method brewers wanting consistent, repeatable doses
  • Anyone valuing a thin, low-fines particle distribution
  • Budget-conscious buyers comfortable with an ex-demo unit

Specifications

Brand Baratza
Model Forté-BG
Condition Ex demo
Burrs 54mm steel, by Ditting
Grind range 230–1150 microns
Adjustment 10 macro settings × 26 micro settings each
Dosing Touch screen, dose by weight or time, 3 presets
Bean hopper 10oz (300–400g)
Grounds bin 6oz (170g)
Grind speed AeroPress ~1.2g/sec, Press ~2.4g/sec
No-load burr speed 1950 rpm
Power 220-240VAC 50/60Hz, 130W (also 100-120VAC 50/60Hz, 130W)
Weight 6kg
Dimensions (W × H × D) 13 × 36 × 18cm
Designed Seattle, USA
Manufactured Taiwan

Getting the best out of it

Use dose-by-weight as your default for genuine consistency, and reserve time-based dosing for situations where weighing isn't practical. Take advantage of the macro/micro adjustment system methodically — set your macro range for the brew method first, then fine-tune within it using the micro steps rather than jumping between both at once.

Pair the Forté-BG with fresh coffee beans, and see the wider home grinder collection to compare it against other Baratza models. If you're weighing this against the standard Vario+, the Forté-BG's genuine weight-based dosing is the key upgrade — worth it if consistency across successive doses matters more to you than a lower entry price.

Ordering

Freight is calculated at checkout. Payment plan options are on the finance options page, and cover terms are set out in the returns and warranty policy.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ex demo" mean for this grinder?

It's been used as a display unit rather than sold new, so it's in near-new condition though some light cosmetic wear may be present. Contact our team for specific condition details before you buy.

Can I choose between weight and time dosing?

Yes — the touch screen lets you dose by weight for gram-level precision, or switch to time-based dosing depending on your workflow.

How fine an adjustment does it offer?

Ten macro settings from fine to coarse, each further divided into 26 micro settings, giving genuinely precise, repeatable grind control.

Can I re-calibrate the burrs myself?

Yes — the Forté-BG is factory-calibrated, and a dedicated calibration tool is supplied if re-calibration is ever needed.

What warranty applies to this grinder?

Coverage is set out in our returns and warranty policy, alongside your rights under New Zealand Consumer Law. Terms differ between new and ex-demo equipment, so please check the policy page or contact our team for the coverage that applies to this unit.

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