Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Machine

Description

The Baratza Encore ESP offers accurate grinding across 40 distinct grind settings to suit brewing styles from fine espresso to filter coffee and french press. Settings 1 through 20 are micro-stepped specifically for espresso, while settings 21 to 40 handle coarse drip and immersion methods. It accommodates direct portafilter dosing into the included holder as well as grinding into a grounds bin. Built with a weighted base to stay firmly in place on the countertop, the grinder features a hopper with a 230-gram bean capacity.

Pros & cons

• +Pro: Features 40 adjustable grind settings optimized for both espresso and filter brewing methods.
• +Pro: Includes a portafilter holder alongside a traditional grounds container for convenient dosing.
• −Con: Stepped adjustment system limits stepless micro-fine tuning for advanced espresso dialing.