Smeg CGF11

Equipment notes

Smeg is an Italian appliance brand founded in 1948 in Guastalla, widely known for its retro styling. The CGF11 carries that design language into a home electric grinder, pairing a die-cast aluminium body with a conical stainless steel burr. It sits in the domestic category aimed at users who treat equipment as part of the kitchen aesthetic. A conical burr tends to pass slightly more fines than a comparable flat, which leans the cup toward body and weight. The steel edge cuts cleanly, and the stepped dial makes a chosen setting easy to return to. Its range covers espresso through moka pot, French press and filter for everyday household brewing. It suits home users who want design and function together, and beginner to intermediate home baristas moving across several brew methods with one grinder.