SSP Cast MP
SSP's MP (Multi-Purpose, Unimodal) series. The unimodal-leaning distribution produces high clarity with pronounced acidity. In filter the cup leans clean and tea-like; in espresso it tends more acidic than standard burrs with medium body and a long aftertaste.
- Maker
- SSP
- Geometry
- Flat
- Sizes
- 64mm / 83mm
- Material
- Cast steel
- Coating
- Uncoated or Red Speed (TiN)
- Particle profile
- Unimodal-leaning
Flavor profile in the cup
The axes show the direction the burr leans toward. Higher values mean that quality stands out more than average; lower values mean it comes through lighter.
Sizes & compatible grinders
The most common MP size. Drops into many single-dose home grinders. Suits people who use one grinder for both espresso and filter.
- ·Option-O Lagom P64
- ·DF64 / DF64v / DF64 Gen 2
- ·Niche Zero (with conversion kit)
- ·Eureka Mignon Specialita / Oro / XL
- ·Mazzer Philos
- ·Mazzer Super Jolly (with adapter)
- ·Profitec Pro T64
- ·ECM V-Titan 64
- ·Fellow Ode Gen 2 (with conversion)
Larger surface area increases throughput and gives slightly more body retention. The character stays close to 64mm but grinds faster per gram.
- ·DF83
- ·Niche Duo
- ·Compak F8 / R80
- ·Mazzer Major
Background & overview
The MP series uses a unimodal-leaning geometry: teeth that aim to cluster particles around one dominant size, with very few fines and fewer oversized particles. This is different from HU's bimodal approach (two ends, mostly clustered in the middle with a small fraction of fines).
The cup in filter
MP's unimodal-leaning distribution produces high clarity with clean, pronounced acidity and a profile close to the "tea-like" character HU also delivers. The difference from HU is mainly directional. In filter, MP tends to highlight fruitiness and active acidity, while HU gives a cooler, more delicate description of the variety itself. Both suit specialty light roasts, but the cup comes out different.
The cup in espresso
Here the difference is more pronounced. MP in espresso is known for pronounced, transparent acidity, relatively low body, and a long aftertaste with distinct flavor layers. This makes the series especially popular for light-roast espresso brewers looking for a defined, acidic profile. HU in espresso, by contrast, leans toward fuller body and a chocolatey character. People who prefer a more classic espresso style tend toward HU; those after a modern, acidic, transparent espresso pick MP.
The technology
Casting is equivalent to HU's precision, but the geometry is different. MP is available uncoated or with Red Speed (titanium nitride). Uncoated burr life is around 600-800kg. Coated extends to about 1500kg.
The difference from HU
Both series come from the same family but lean differently. HU = narrower distribution, exceptionally clean filter with light body, fuller and more chocolatey espresso. MP = unimodal-leaning, filter with more active acidity, acidic and transparent espresso with a long aftertaste. Neither set is "better". One fits a specific style more closely than the other.
Quick details
- ·Unimodal-leaning distribution. High clarity with pronounced, transparent acidity
- ·In espresso: more acidic than standard burrs, medium body, long aftertaste with distinct layers
- ·Considered one of the prominent options for light-roast specialty espresso
- ·Differs from HU mainly in direction. MP is more acid-active, HU is fuller in body
- ·Optional Red Speed (TiN). Uncoated burr life ~600-800kg
- ·64mm is the most common size; 83mm available for grinders with a larger burr chamber