Since its inception in 1999, Baratza has offered high-quality, state-of-the-art grinders for those who care about making the best coffee. Baratza quickly became known as the company to turn to for innovation, quality, and consistency. The company is led by Kyle Anderson and Kyra Kennedy in Seattle, Washington, the US epicenter of espresso. The brand’s name comes from an Arabic and Swahili term for a place where locals gather to drink coffee. Their mission is to innovate and improve with every product. Baratza grinders have the flexibility to dial in the right grind for each of your specialty roasts. What a difference a fresh grind can make in the pursuit of the perfect cup!