SCA Best New Product 2026
The Varia VS4 is the next evolution of single-dose grinding — combining a 200 W brushless motor, precision planetary gearbox, and a 53 mm 6-core conical burr system for exceptional consistency from espresso through filter.
A world-first single-body burr chamber, fully CNC-machined and anodised, delivers ultra-low retention and a clean, efficient workflow. Electrodynamic flow geometry guides coffee through the chamber with aerodynamic stability, ensuring smooth particle flow, minimal static, and predictable extraction.
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Experience Precision Grinding Like Never Before. The VS4 redefines your coffee ritual through the perfect balance of design precision and mechanical excellence.
Powered by a 200 W brushless motor with a planetary gearbox and variable RPM control (150–300 RPM), it delivers uncompromising consistency, torque, and control. At its core, a 53 mm 6-core conical burr set ensures exceptional uniformity and clarity in every grind — from espresso to cold brew, maintaining remarkable consistency throughout the grind range.
Superior Burr Design. Precision-engineered 53 mm 6-core conical burrs deliver optimal particle-size distribution and refined flavor clarity across all brew methods. The geometry and alignment are optimized for balanced extraction and clean flavor definition.
Powerful & Efficient. Driven by a 200 W brushless motor paired with a planetary gearbox, the VS4 maintains stable torque and smooth performance across variable speeds (150–300 RPM), offering fine-tuned control for every grind profile.
Low Retention Design. A patented single-piece removable burr chamber with a quick-connection bayonet system ensures low retention and effortless maintenance. The design minimizes grind waste and allows fast, tool-free disassembly while maintaining perfect alignment.
Robust Hopper Adjustment. A stepless 10-micron adjustment system provides ultra-fine control from espresso to cold brew, maintaining high consistency throughout the grind range. An independent internal adjustment thread eliminates hopper drift, cross-threading, and wear — ensuring smooth, repeatable, and precise calibration every time.
Active Isolation Technology. Integrated active ionisation neutralizes static and preserves coffee aromatics, delivering a cleaner, more uniform grind with reduced clumping.
Burr Type & Size: 53 mm conical burr set, stainless steel (heptagonal or multi-angle conical design for espresso & filter versatility). Factory burr is high-hardness tool steel (HRC ~58, high-nitrogen stainless).
Burr RPM: 150–300 RPM (user controlled, low RPM grinding minimizes heat and static).
Grind Adjustment: Stepless internal adjustment collar, finer = clockwise, coarser = anticlockwise.
Grind Scale: Marked scale from finest to coarsest. Factory calibration at “0” = burr touch point (do not grind at 0). Adjustment resolution ~0.01 mm per division (10 microns per indicated step). This allows for extremely fine adjustments.
Grind Range: Capable of grinding from Turkish/espresso fine (approx. 100–200 microns particle size) up to coarse French Press grind (1000+ microns). The total range is roughly 2.5 revolutions of the adjustment collar from zero to fully open (range may be indicated as 0–10 on the dial).
Recommended Use: Suitable for espresso, moka pot, pour-over, drip coffee, AeroPress, French press, and cold brew. (Note: very fine powdery Turkish grind is near the limit of adjustment but can be achieved by calibrating slightly past zero – caution is advised to avoid burr contact.)
Specifications
- Burr Size/Type: 53mm
- Base Material: High-nitrogen stainless steel
- Burr Hardness: HRC58
- Burr Life: 150kg
- Continuous Grind Time: Max 60 seconds, followed by 90 seconds rest
- Grind Setting: Stepless adjustment with 10-micron vertical burr shift
- Retention: (10g Dose): <0.1g with RDT / <0.2g without RDT
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Grind Speed: Approx. 1.5–2.0 g/second at medium grind setting and full motor speed. Espresso grind speed ~1 g/second (will vary with bean and setting). The planetary gearbox ensures consistent speed even under load of dense beans at fine grind.
- Grind Scale: Marked scale from finest to coarsest. Factory calibration at “0” = burr touch point (do not grind at 0). Adjustment resolution ~0.01 mm per division (10 microns per indicated step). This allows for extremely fine adjustments.
- Hopper Capacity: 30~40g
- Construction Material: ADC12 die-cast and machined aluminum
- Motor: 100W DC motor / 170 RPM load speed with full stainless steel gearbox
- Voltage: 100-240V
- Dimensions: 161.4 mm × 97.7 mm × 337 mm
- Weight: 5.27kg
What's Included in the Box:
- 1 x Varia VS4 Grinder
- 1 x 58mm Dosing Cup
- 1 x 1.2m AC Cable
- 1 x Hopper Bellows
- 1 x RDT Spray Bottle
- 1 x Cleaning Brush
- 1 x Spare Parts Kit
- 1 x User Manual
- 1 x Sticker Set
Warranty
1 year limited manufacturer's warranty through Timemore. Shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer for this warranty.
