Description
The commercial grinder built for South Africa’s boutique café scene
The Macap MI20 Touch is the commercial grinder for South African café operators who need professional on-demand grinding without over-specifying for a volume they will never reach. Rated for environments serving up to 150 cups per day, the MI20 Touch is the natural choice for South Africa’s growing boutique café scene — concept stores, specialty kiosks, hotel lobby coffee bars, restaurant coffee stations, and corporate office setups where quality is non-negotiable but 300-cup commercial capacity is unnecessary. Made by Macap — a third-generation Venetian manufacturer founded in 1930 — it brings over 90 years of Italian coffee grinder heritage to a compact, feature-complete package that fits comfortably on any South African café counter.
58mm flat burrs and 300W motor — precise grinding for consistent South African café espresso
The MI20 Touch’s 58mm flat burrs deliver the particle size consistency and grind quality that commercial espresso demands — producing uniform grounds for even extraction, clean flavour definition, and reliable cup quality throughout the service day. Grinding at 2.0 to 2.6 grams per second, the MI20 Touch comfortably handles the throughput of a café serving up to 150 cups daily without thermal stress on the burrs. The 300W motor running at 1400 RPM provides steady, consistent power that does not fluctuate under sustained café use — the kind of mechanical reliability that Macap has built its 90-year reputation on. The sound insulation design reduces operational noise in customer-facing environments, keeping the café atmosphere undisturbed during service.
4 programmable doses and touchscreen configuration — consistency across every shift
The MI20 Touch’s 4 programmable dose presets allow your team to deliver consistent, repeatable espresso doses — ristretto, single, double, and lungo — with a single button press, regardless of which barista is behind the counter. Once your recipes are calibrated and set via the intuitive 3.5-inch touchscreen, the grinder holds them reliably through every shift and every team member change. The custom manual grinding mode gives your head barista the flexibility to grind freely outside the presets when developing new recipes or dialling in a new bean. The adjustable LED lighting ensures the display and dosing area are clearly visible in any café lighting condition, from bright morning sun to dimly lit evening service.
IP68 button, USB-C socket and Venetian heritage — built for the long term
The MI20 Touch’s IP68-rated activation button is fully sealed against water and dust — essential durability for a commercial café environment where the counter is cleaned with wet cloths multiple times daily and liquid spills are an occupational reality. The USB-C socket enables firmware updates and configuration management, ensuring the MI20 Touch remains current as Macap’s software develops. The metal portafilter fork with anti-vibration coating provides stable hands-free dosing for every portafilter on your espresso machine. The 500g bean hopper is appropriately sized for a boutique café’s daily throughput, and the removable catch tray makes cleaning quick and straightforward. Pair the MI20 Touch with the Wega Pegaso, Wega Orion, or Wega Lunna espresso machines — one grinder per group for maximum output consistency — and order online today with fast nationwide delivery from Coffee & Blenders SA.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Burr size and type | 58mm flat burrs |
| Dose presets | 4 programmable dose settings |
| Dosing mode | Programmable + custom manual grinding |
| Display | 3.5″ touchscreen with touch-screen configuration |
| LED lighting | Adjustable brightness |
| Activation button | IP68 rated — water and dust sealed |
| Sound insulation | Yes — silencer design |
| Portafilter fork | Metal with anti-vibration coating |
| Bean hopper | 500g capacity |
| Catch tray | Removable |
| Connectivity | USB-C socket |
| Motor speed | 1400 RPM (50Hz) · 1680 RPM (60Hz) |
| Grinding speed (espresso) | 2.0–2.6 g/s |
| Power | 300W |
| Body material | Hardened steel |
| Capacity rating | Up to 150 cups per day |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 194 × 307 × 440 mm |
| Weight | 7.5 kg |
What is the Macap MI20 Touch espresso grinder?
The Macap MI20 Touch is a professional on-demand commercial espresso grinder from Macap, Italy — rated for up to 150 cups per day. It features 58mm flat burrs, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 4 programmable dose settings, an IP68-rated activation button, adjustable LED lighting, sound insulation, a metal anti-vibration portafilter fork, a 500g bean hopper, a USB-C socket, and custom manual grinding — all in a 194 × 307 × 440mm hardened steel body.
Is the Macap MI20 Touch available in South Africa?
Yes. The Macap MI20 Touch commercial espresso grinder is available online in South Africa through Coffee & Blenders SA, with nationwide delivery to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, and all major cities and towns across the country.
What type of South African business is the Macap MI20 Touch designed for?
The Macap MI20 Touch is designed for South African venues serving up to 150 cups per day — the sweet spot for boutique cafés, concept stores, specialty coffee kiosks, hotel lobby coffee stations, restaurant coffee bars, corporate office setups, and high-end home barista environments where commercial-grade grinder reliability and programmable dosing are required without the overhead of a full high-volume commercial machine. If your South African operation serves more than 150 cups daily, the Macap MI40 Touch — rated for 300 cups per day — is the appropriate step up.
What is the difference between the Macap MI20 Touch and the Macap MI40 Touch?
Both are Macap commercial touchscreen grinders with 4 programmable doses, IP68 buttons, LED lighting, sound insulation, USB-C sockets, and metal portafilter forks. The MI40 Touch is the higher-specification model — it has larger 65mm burrs versus the MI20’s 58mm, a more powerful 480W motor versus 300W, a higher grinding speed of 2.6–3.3 g/s versus 2.0–2.6 g/s, a 1.2kg bean hopper versus 500g, a 5-level adjustable cooling fan for sustained thermal management, and a dose counter for daily and weekly output tracking — all rated for up to 300 cups per day versus the MI20’s 150. For South African cafés serving up to 150 cups, the MI20 Touch is the right-sized, right-priced choice. For higher-volume operations, the MI40 Touch is the appropriate step up.
How do the 4 programmable dose settings work on the Macap MI20 Touch?
The 4 programmable dose settings are configured directly on the 3.5-inch touchscreen — typically set for ristretto, single espresso, double espresso, and lungo. Once set, each dose button grinds for a pre-programmed duration that delivers a consistent dose every time it is pressed. This eliminates manual timing and dose variability across different team members, ensuring every barista on your team delivers the same calibrated dose throughout the service day. The custom manual grinding mode remains available for recipe development or free-form dosing when needed.
Why does the Macap MI20 Touch have a USB-C socket?
The USB-C socket on the MI20 Touch allows for firmware updates and configuration management — keeping the grinder’s software current as Macap releases improvements and new features. This future-proofs your investment, ensuring the grinder you install in your South African café today continues to receive software support and potential feature additions over its service life. It is the kind of forward-thinking detail that distinguishes a manufacturer investing in the long-term value of their products.
What grinders should I pair with my commercial espresso machine?
For two-group commercial espresso machines like the Wega Pegaso, Wega Orion, or Wega Lunna, we recommend one dedicated grinder per group head — this allows each group to maintain its own grind setting independently and prevents bottlenecks during peak service. The Macap MI20 Touch is well-matched to these machines for South African cafés serving up to 150 cups per day. If your operation requires higher volume or you are running a Lelit Giulietta X with specialty coffee ambitions, consider the Macap MI40 Touch for its larger burrs and 300-cup capacity. All are available from Coffee & Blenders SA with nationwide delivery.
How does the Macap MI20 Touch compare to the Macap Leo 55 Easy?
The Macap Leo 55 Easy is an entry-level home and rookie barista grinder — manual push-and-hold dosing, no programmable settings, no touchscreen, and a 55mm flat burr set suited for home use. The MI20 Touch is a commercial-grade grinder in a different category — with 58mm burrs, 4 programmable dose presets via touchscreen, an IP68-rated button, LED lighting, USB-C connectivity, sound insulation, and commercial-café durability rated for 150 cups daily. The Leo 55 Easy is the right choice for a South African home barista taking their first step to a dedicated grinder. The MI20 Touch is the right choice for a South African café operator who needs commercial performance, consistent dosing, and team-ready reliability. Both are available from Coffee & Blenders SA with nationwide delivery.
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