• Zwarte mini-uitkloplade met gesloten opvanglade
  • Hand houdt een portafilter boven de geopende zwarte uitkloplade
  • Koffiemolen op een zwarte uitkloplade naast een espressomachine
  • Zwarte uitkloplade onder een losse koffiemolen
  • Borstel veegt koffieresten bij de ventilatiegaten van een zwarte uitkloplade
  • Bruine kartonnen doosjes op een houten tafel
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Check both the grinder's footprint and the clearance needed to pull the drawer open.

Mini Black Knockout Drawer: Will It Fit Under Your Grinder? | Barista Essentials

Mini Black Knockout Drawer: Will It Fit Under Your Grinder? | Barista Essentials

Short on space next to your coffee grinder? This compact black knockout drawer combines a place for your grinder with a compartment for used coffee pucks. Geert-Jan de Baristaman helps you assess whether its size and the way the drawer opens suit your countertop. Measure first so the setup remains practical during use. Order from Barista Essentials, which handles payment, delivery and returns.

  • Collect used coffee pucks beneath your standalone coffee grinder
  • Small size: 28 Γ— 18 Γ— 6 cm
  • Removable drawer and padded beater bar
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Key specifications

  • Brand

    Barista Essentials

  • Product type

    Small stainless steel folding tray

  • Size / Content

    Small stainless steel folding tray

  • Suitable for

    Measure the footprint and support points of your coffee grinder, as well as the space required to open the drawer. No connection or specific portafilter size is needed. A stated maximum load capacity has not been confirmed; ask the supplier for advice if you have a heavy or unusually shaped grinder.

  • Material / finish

    Stainless steel with a coated knock bar

  • Cleaning / Maintenance

    Empty the drawer regularly and remove coffee residue. According to Barista Essentials, the components of this knock drawer are dishwasher-safe. Let everything dry thoroughly and carefully refit the coated bar before using the drawer again.

  • Colour

    Matte black

  • Package contents

    One small black knock drawer with a knock bar. The coffee grinder, portafilter, brush and machine shown in use images are not included.

Why this helps make better coffee

You have a separate coffee grinder, but little room beside your machine for a standalone knock box. After each shot, you carry the used coffee puck to the bin. A drawer can combine two functions in one place: a support surface for a compatible grinder and a collection area for coffee grounds beneath it.

Place this small black stainless steel knock drawer beneath a compatible standalone coffee grinder. Pull out the drawer to knock used coffee against the coated bar in a controlled way. The ventilation openings allow airflow but do not remove the need for regular emptying and cleaning. Measure the space in front as well: a drawer that cannot open will save little room in practice.

A more compact cleanup area without a separate knock box beside your grinder.

Koffiemolen op een zwarte uitkloplade naast een espressomachine

Who is this suitable for?

For home baristas with a standalone coffee grinder and limited counter space. The black version is the small size, not the larger drawer from the same range. Choose it if your grinder can stand fully and securely on top and you can open the drawer easily.

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For whom is this not necessary?

Less suitable for a machine with a built-in grinder if there is no appropriate space for the drawer. A separate knock box may then be simpler. Also avoid it if your grinder's feet extend beyond the top plate, the drawer hits a wall or appliance, or you need a particularly large collection capacity.

Does this fit your machine, routine or use?

  • Compatibility

    The drawer does not connect to the espresso machine. Check the dimensions and support points of your own grinder. The supplier lists the Sage Smart Grinder Pro, Eureka Mignon and Niche as examples, but this does not prove that every version or setup will fit. Do not use the drawer as an arbitrary riser for an entire espresso machine.

  • Size

    Small size: 28 Γ— 18 Γ— 6 cm

  • Machines and painters

    For a compatible standalone coffee grinder next to a semi-automatic espresso machine

  • Specifications

    For a compatible standalone coffee grinder next to a semi-automatic espresso machine
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Advice from Geert-Jan the Barista Man

With over 10 years of experience in providing barista workshops at home, at businesses, and in Amsterdam, Geert-Jan is happy to share his advice.

Who is Geert-Jan?

From practice:

At De Barista Shop, Geert-Jan de Baristaman first considers how you use your workspace. A drawer can be convenient beneath a compatible standalone grinder. Measure before ordering: a difference of a few centimetres can determine whether tidying up becomes easier or creates an extra step.

My advice:

Choose the small black drawer if it demonstrably fits beneath your grinder and you do not want a separate knock box. Close it after knocking out the puck and make emptying it a regular step at the end of your coffee session. The benefit is a tidier layout; it will not automatically improve your espresso.

Borstel veegt koffieresten bij de ventilatiegaten van een zwarte uitkloplade

Here's how to use this in your coffee routine

A barista tool only really works well when you know where it fits into your routine.

Get into the routine:

After brewing, before dosing coffee again.

Usage:

After brewing, before dosing coffee again.

Geert-Jan's tip:

Empty the drawer at the end of your coffee session and allow cleaned parts to dry. Do not use the collection space for long-term storage of wet coffee grounds. Wipe up spilled grounds before they get beneath your grinder or into the drawer runners.

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Koffiemolen op een zwarte uitkloplade naast een espressomachine

Common mistake

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Make cleaning part of your coffee routine

A tidy workspace helps, but coffee oils in the machine and grinder still require separate cleaning.

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Learn which maintenance routines are still needed beyond knocking out the coffee puck.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Zwarte mini-uitkloplade met gesloten opvanglade

Where can I order the black mini knock drawer?

The button takes you to the correct version at Barista Essentials, where you complete your purchase. That store handles payment, delivery, returns and any applicable right of withdrawal under its current terms. Check the current price and availability there before ordering.

Do I pay extra when using De Barista Shop's link?

No. Geert-Jan de Baristaman may receive a commission through the link; you pay nothing extra. You buy from Barista Essentials.

Will my coffee grinder fit on this small knock drawer?

The current small size is 28 Γ— 18 Γ— 6 cm. Measure the base and support points of your grinder and check the space in front of the drawer. The supplier lists several common grinders as examples, but always check your exact model. A maximum load capacity has not been confirmed.

Do I still need to empty the drawer frequently if it has ventilation holes?

Yes. Ventilation does not replace cleaning. Empty the drawer regularly and allow it to dry after cleaning. The drawer keeps your countertop tidy, but wet coffee grounds should not remain in the collection area for long.

When is a separate knock box more convenient?

If your machine has a built-in grinder, your grinder cannot stand safely on the drawer, or there is not enough room to pull it open. A separate knock box may then be easier to place. Choose according to your countertop layout.

I have another question

You can always contact Geert-Jan de Baristaman

Measure your grinder and the space needed for the drawer

Measure your grinder and the space needed for the drawer

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