Product Description
For home baristas who want precise espresso grinding without a bulky grinder taking over the kitchen bench, the Lelit Fred Tempo is a compact electric coffee grinder with programmable timed dosing. Its 38mm conical burrs and micrometric stepless adjustment give you fine control over grind size, while the electronic timer helps make your daily espresso routine more consistent.
The Fred Tempo is designed to grind coffee on demand, delivering freshly ground beans directly into your portafilter. Its side-mounted adjustment knob allows you to make small changes to the grind size as you dial in your espresso, whether you are adjusting for a different coffee or responding to changes in extraction.
Finished in polished stainless steel, the Fred Tempo combines a durable metal body with a smoked bean hopper and a compact footprint. The programmable dose timer can be set between two and 20 seconds, making this a practical choice for espresso drinkers who want more repeatable dosing without moving to a larger grinder.
Grind Adjustment and Dosing
The Fred Tempo features 38mm conical burrs and micrometric stepless grind adjustment. Rather than being restricted to a series of fixed grind settings, you can make very small adjustments using the side-mounted knob. This is particularly useful for espresso, where a slight change in grind size can affect extraction time and the balance of flavours in the cup.
The electronic dose regulation system allows you to set the grinding time from two to 20 seconds. Once you have found a suitable setting for your coffee and recipe, timed grinding makes it easier to repeat your usual routine. As coffee beans, roast dates and grind settings can affect the amount dispensed, the timer should be treated as a starting point for consistent dosing rather than a precise weight-based measurement.
Conical Burrs and Fresh Grinding
The 38mm conical burrs use a vertical grinding path to produce freshly ground coffee on demand. Grinding directly into the portafilter helps keep the workflow simple, particularly for home baristas preparing espresso throughout the day.
The 250g bean hopper has a smoked finish designed to reduce light exposure, while its lid helps limit exposure to air and moisture between uses. For the best results, keep the hopper clean and avoid filling it with more coffee than you expect to use in the near term.
Build Quality and Design
The polished stainless steel body gives the Lelit Fred Tempo a clean, understated appearance that pairs well with stainless steel espresso machines. Its compact design suits home coffee stations where bench space matters, while the integrated portafilter support helps keep the grinding area organised.
With dimensions of 140 x 220 x 340mm, the Fred Tempo is designed to fit comfortably into a home espresso setup. Its straightforward controls make it approachable for people learning to dial in espresso, while the stepless adjustment and programmable timer provide useful control as their skills develop.
Who Should Consider the Lelit Fred Tempo?
The Fred Tempo is well suited to home espresso drinkers who want a compact grinder with adjustable grind size and convenient timed dosing. It is a sensible option for those upgrading from pre-ground coffee or a basic grinder, as well as owners of home espresso machines looking for a matching stainless steel grinder.
If you regularly change between different coffees, you can adjust the grind to suit each bean, although returning to a previous setting may require some fine-tuning. If your priority is weighing every dose individually, grinding single doses with minimal retained coffee, or preparing coffee for a busy commercial environment, you may prefer a grinder designed specifically around that workflow.
Key Features
- 38mm conical burrs with a vertical grinding path
- Micrometric stepless grind adjustment
- Side-mounted grind adjustment knob
- Electronic dose timer adjustable from two to 20 seconds
- On-demand grinding directly into the portafilter
- 250g smoked bean hopper with closure lid
- Polished stainless steel body
- Integrated coffee chute and portafilter support
- Compact design for home espresso setups
- Designed and manufactured in Italy
What's Included
- Lelit Fred Tempo coffee grinder
- 250g bean hopper with lid
- Coffee chute
- Portafilter support
Technical Specifications
- Brand
- Lelit
- Model
- Fred Tempo PL044MMT
- Grinder type
- Electric on-demand coffee grinder
- Burr type
- Conical
- Burr size
- 38mm
- Grind adjustment
- Micrometric stepless adjustment
- Dosing
- Electronic timed dosing, adjustable from two to 20 seconds
- Bean hopper capacity
- 250g
- Body material
- Polished stainless steel
- Voltage and frequency
- 220 to 230V, 50/60Hz
- Plug type
- Australian Type I
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 140 x 220 x 340mm
- Net weight
- Approximately 3.045kg
- Country of manufacture
- Italy
