{"product_id":"fred-prima-pl043mmi-1","title":"Lelit | Fred Prima (PL043MMI)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eLelit Fred Prima PL043MMI, Entry-Level On-Demand Espresso Grinder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Lelit Fred Prima is the entry point to Lelit's grinder range, a compact on-demand espresso grinder built to sit next to an Anna without dominating the counter. 38mm conical steel burrs, stepless micrometric grind adjustment, and manual button dosing straight into the portafilter. The starter grinder in the Lelit ecosystem, priced to make the jump from supermarket pre-ground actually achievable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSimple, small, honest. Does what an entry grinder should do and nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eStepless micrometric adjustment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTurn the collar and the burrs move in the smallest increments, no clicks, no fixed presets, no \"nearly right\" settings to put up with. Dial in the grind for espresso, nudge it as beans change, keep nudging until the shot is where you want it. It's the same principle used on grinders costing four times as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e38mm conical steel burrs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eConical burrs run slower and cooler than flat burrs and produce a grind profile that suits espresso. At 38mm they're small enough to keep the grinder compact, which is the Fred Prima's whole point, this is the grinder for kitchens where a Sette or a Vario+ won't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eOn-demand manual dosing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eButton on the front, grind while it's pressed, stop when you release. No timers, no programmes, no memory, just manual control, which keeps the mechanism simple and the failure points minimal. For beginners dialling in their first grinder, the direct feedback is useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCompact footprint to match the Anna\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Fred Prima is sized and finished to sit next to a Lelit Anna without the pairing looking awkward. Same compact footprint ethos, same build philosophy. For buyers kitting out a first prosumer espresso setup in a small kitchen, the Anna and Fred Prima together fit where a bigger machine-and-grinder combination would not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHonest about what it is\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Fred Prima is an entry-level grinder. It will pull proper espresso shots consistently enough for most home use, but it's not a Sette, a Virtuoso+, or a Lelit William. If you're running an Elizabeth or a Bianca and the grinder is going to be the limiting factor in the cup, the William or a Baratza Sette is the right match. For pairing with an Anna, or for anyone wanting a compact on-demand grinder at a sensible price, the Fred Prima is where Lelit's range begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhen to consider the Fred Tempo instead\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you want programmable timed dosing, set single and double dose times and hit the button to grind hands-free, the Fred Tempo (PL044MMT) is the next step up in the Fred range. Same chassis, same burrs, same micrometric adjustment, with the addition of dose timers. Worth the step up if you're grinding the same doses every day and want to stop watching the grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lelit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56872060059913,"sku":"PCGFR03PSS4FXX1","price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/3956\/1140\/files\/Hero.avif?v=1776763787","url":"https:\/\/field-coffee.de\/products\/fred-prima-pl043mmi-1","provider":"Field Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}