Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder

⚡ Quick verdictThe upgrade that changes daily coffee most. Blade choppers smash beans into uneven fines and chunks; conical burrs grind uniformly, so your pour-over stops tasting muddy and sharp at the same time. Forty settings cover drip, pour-over, and French press. The honest part: the base Encore isn't the pick for serious espresso — that's what the ESP variant is for — but for everything else, this is the long-running default for a reason.

✅ Why it's worth a look

Conical burrs grind uniformly — no more fines-and-chunks mix from a blade
40 grind settings, from drip and pour-over to French press
Repairable with widely available replacement parts — built to be kept, not replaced

⚠️ The honest catch

It's not the pick for serious espresso — the ESP variant adds the espresso-fine steps this one lacks. And it's a countertop commitment: bigger than the blade grinder it replaces.

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❓ Common questions

Is this the same as the Encore ESP?

No — this is the original Encore. The ESP adds an espresso-fine range; for drip, pour-over, and French press, the original is the one most people buy.

Can I fix it if something wears out?

Yes — that's part of the appeal. Replacement parts are widely available and the grinder is designed to be repaired, not thrown away.

Does it grind fine enough for espresso?

Not really for serious espresso — the steps don't go fine enough with the precision espresso needs. For brew methods, it's plenty.

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✅ Why it's worth a look

⚠️ The honest catch

❓ Common questions

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