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Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder White
Whether you prefer a straightforward "set it and forget it" approach or crave meticulously crafted pour overs.
Whether you prefer a straightforward "set it and forget it" approach or crave meticulously crafted pour overs.
Last updated at 02/09/2026 10:49:08
Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder White
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Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder Australia White
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originally posted on Sur La Table
First, the grinder IS better than cutting blades and does a fair job on finer grinds though all have mor dust than a burr grinder should. The coarser grinds supposedly for French Press are uneven, 1/8 bean to dust particles. There's enough dust that it takes forever (or much scraping of the sides) to get a brew through a paper filter and then the coffee has to be reheated.Construction downgrades: the side on/off switch seems to be just that -- not the spring-loaded switch of former versions, which gradually turned itself off and was essentially automatic once I found where to set it for my usual amount of beans. Thus the choice is, hold the 'manual' button down until your hand gives out, or hang over the machine until all the coffee is ground.It may be just my ... MoreFirst, the grinder IS better than cutting blades and does a fair job on finer grinds though all have mor dust than a burr grinder should. The coarser grinds supposedly for French Press are uneven, 1/8 bean to dust particles. There's enough dust that it takes forever (or much scraping of the sides) to get a brew through a paper filter and then the coffee has to be reheated.Construction downgrades: the side on/off switch seems to be just that -- not the spring-loaded switch of former versions, which gradually turned itself off and was essentially automatic once I found where to set it for my usual amount of beans. Thus the choice is, hold the 'manual' button down until your hand gives out, or hang over the machine until all the coffee is ground.It may be just my particular Encore, but the rhythmic cracking or crackling suggest that one grinding surface is damaged or defective. Reason for uneven grind & dust?I had a terrible time trying to get the top bowl to settle and lock in -- very easy in the one that died.********** On the good side, I've had no trouble with flying grounds, though there's clearly static in the pull-out container: the last bits and particles of fine grind stick obstinately to the container. Both containers seem very sturdy though I don't know how long the top bowl's cranky catch will last.Note: I keep beans in the freezer, though the small amount I grind at a time means they're well thawed by the time the grinder starts. Sweat on frozen beans might account for the relative lack of static.
originally posted on captncoffee.com
I bought this unit in January 2023. It arrived in good order and I assembled the grinder as per instructions. I filled the bean hopper half way and selected the grinding level at 20. I turned the grinder on and it began to grind the coffee beans and I observed the collection bin as it filled with fresh coffee grounds to about a quarter full.. I observed that the fresh coffee beans in the hopper above the bin and noticed that the beans were not moving downwards any longer as the grinder center burr rotated. I switched the unit off and rotated the bean hopper to the 40 setting and lifted the hopper up. At that time, I did not realize that any whole beans in the hopper were going to drop out and randomly distribute themselves throughout my kitchen countertop and floor. ... MoreI bought this unit in January 2023. It arrived in good order and I assembled the grinder as per instructions. I filled the bean hopper half way and selected the grinding level at 20. I turned the grinder on and it began to grind the coffee beans and I observed the collection bin as it filled with fresh coffee grounds to about a quarter full.. I observed that the fresh coffee beans in the hopper above the bin and noticed that the beans were not moving downwards any longer as the grinder center burr rotated. I switched the unit off and rotated the bean hopper to the 40 setting and lifted the hopper up. At that time, I did not realize that any whole beans in the hopper were going to drop out and randomly distribute themselves throughout my kitchen countertop and floor. Upon looking down at the ring burr and conical burr, I noticed that the the grounded coffee was caked all around the circumference of ring burr and the conical grinding burr. It was obvious that any fresh beans in the hopper above could not reach the grinding components. I searched for the Baratza u-tube video and followed their troubleshooting technique and cleaned the unit. While cleaning, I noticed that the brush they furnish is not well suited for entering the small plastic rectangle discharge chamber that leads to collection bin. This chamber was completely clogged and it was awkwardly hard to unclog the caked coffee within this chamber. I won't mention that cleaning the unit can be a messy experience. I reassemble the unit and began another small bean quantity session with success. I put the unit away. Three weeks later, I attempted another grinding session with the same beans. The unit grinded for awhile and again clogged up in the same fashion. I attempted to reach the manufacture by phone but their recorded announcement indicated they were not accepting calls because they were busy and instructed me to write an e-mail describing by problem. I did and they sent me instructions that can be found on their web site. I decided to return the unit at this time. The following are my 1. The unit is noisy. 2. The hopper gasket is flimsy and tricky to mount on the removable ring burr, 3. If your coffee beans are oily, they will cake and adhere to the plastic components after the grind process ad clog up the entire grinding path. 4. Don't lift the bean hopper out of the unit with beans in the hopper without taking care to block the exit chambers. 5. Cleaning the unit in the grinding and discharge area is not easy, I returned the unit,
originally posted on idrinkcoffee.com
I have been using the regular Baratza Encore (2020 model) for a couple years which I have also purchased from iDrinkCoffee. I found that I was grinding for espresso 90% of the time and only doing pour overs and french press once in a while, so when this unit - the ESP version came out, I just knew it was time for an upgrade!I just love the Baratza brand so much because of how reliable it is and how simple it is to use and clean. There's also plenty of resources online made by Baratza and other YouTubers which gives me a peace of mind knowing that there is a lot of support for this grinder.Perhaps I could have spent a bit more money on a grinder that could dial in the perfect grind settings even more than this grinder, but with my workflow and choice of beans ... MoreI have been using the regular Baratza Encore (2020 model) for a couple years which I have also purchased from iDrinkCoffee. I found that I was grinding for espresso 90% of the time and only doing pour overs and french press once in a while, so when this unit - the ESP version came out, I just knew it was time for an upgrade!I just love the Baratza brand so much because of how reliable it is and how simple it is to use and clean. There's also plenty of resources online made by Baratza and other YouTubers which gives me a peace of mind knowing that there is a lot of support for this grinder.Perhaps I could have spent a bit more money on a grinder that could dial in the perfect grind settings even more than this grinder, but with my workflow and choice of beans (medium roast and dark roast), I am able to consistently pull perfect shots with zero channeling by using this grinder.The quality of grinds this grinder can produce is perfect for my needs and has the range that I need to make espresso or french press coffee.Overall I am happy with my Order! :)
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Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder White
Free delivery
Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder Australia White
Free delivery
First, the grinder IS better than cutting blades and does a fair job on finer grinds though all have mor dust than a burr grinder should. The coarser grinds supposedly for French Press are uneven, 1/8 bean to dust particles. There's enough dust that it takes forever (or much scraping of the sides) to get a brew through a paper filter and then the coffee has to be reheated.Construction downgrades: the side on/off switch seems to be just that -- not the spring-loaded switch of former versions, which gradually turned itself off and was essentially automatic once I found where to set it for my usual amount of beans. Thus the choice is, hold the 'manual' button down until your hand gives out, or hang over the machine until all the coffee is ground.It may be just my ... MoreFirst, the grinder IS better than cutting blades and does a fair job on finer grinds though all have mor dust than a burr grinder should. The coarser grinds supposedly for French Press are uneven, 1/8 bean to dust particles. There's enough dust that it takes forever (or much scraping of the sides) to get a brew through a paper filter and then the coffee has to be reheated.Construction downgrades: the side on/off switch seems to be just that -- not the spring-loaded switch of former versions, which gradually turned itself off and was essentially automatic once I found where to set it for my usual amount of beans. Thus the choice is, hold the 'manual' button down until your hand gives out, or hang over the machine until all the coffee is ground.It may be just my particular Encore, but the rhythmic cracking or crackling suggest that one grinding surface is damaged or defective. Reason for uneven grind & dust?I had a terrible time trying to get the top bowl to settle and lock in -- very easy in the one that died.********** On the good side, I've had no trouble with flying grounds, though there's clearly static in the pull-out container: the last bits and particles of fine grind stick obstinately to the container. Both containers seem very sturdy though I don't know how long the top bowl's cranky catch will last.Note: I keep beans in the freezer, though the small amount I grind at a time means they're well thawed by the time the grinder starts. Sweat on frozen beans might account for the relative lack of static.
I bought this unit in January 2023. It arrived in good order and I assembled the grinder as per instructions. I filled the bean hopper half way and selected the grinding level at 20. I turned the grinder on and it began to grind the coffee beans and I observed the collection bin as it filled with fresh coffee grounds to about a quarter full.. I observed that the fresh coffee beans in the hopper above the bin and noticed that the beans were not moving downwards any longer as the grinder center burr rotated. I switched the unit off and rotated the bean hopper to the 40 setting and lifted the hopper up. At that time, I did not realize that any whole beans in the hopper were going to drop out and randomly distribute themselves throughout my kitchen countertop and floor. ... MoreI bought this unit in January 2023. It arrived in good order and I assembled the grinder as per instructions. I filled the bean hopper half way and selected the grinding level at 20. I turned the grinder on and it began to grind the coffee beans and I observed the collection bin as it filled with fresh coffee grounds to about a quarter full.. I observed that the fresh coffee beans in the hopper above the bin and noticed that the beans were not moving downwards any longer as the grinder center burr rotated. I switched the unit off and rotated the bean hopper to the 40 setting and lifted the hopper up. At that time, I did not realize that any whole beans in the hopper were going to drop out and randomly distribute themselves throughout my kitchen countertop and floor. Upon looking down at the ring burr and conical burr, I noticed that the the grounded coffee was caked all around the circumference of ring burr and the conical grinding burr. It was obvious that any fresh beans in the hopper above could not reach the grinding components. I searched for the Baratza u-tube video and followed their troubleshooting technique and cleaned the unit. While cleaning, I noticed that the brush they furnish is not well suited for entering the small plastic rectangle discharge chamber that leads to collection bin. This chamber was completely clogged and it was awkwardly hard to unclog the caked coffee within this chamber. I won't mention that cleaning the unit can be a messy experience. I reassemble the unit and began another small bean quantity session with success. I put the unit away. Three weeks later, I attempted another grinding session with the same beans. The unit grinded for awhile and again clogged up in the same fashion. I attempted to reach the manufacture by phone but their recorded announcement indicated they were not accepting calls because they were busy and instructed me to write an e-mail describing by problem. I did and they sent me instructions that can be found on their web site. I decided to return the unit at this time. The following are my 1. The unit is noisy. 2. The hopper gasket is flimsy and tricky to mount on the removable ring burr, 3. If your coffee beans are oily, they will cake and adhere to the plastic components after the grind process ad clog up the entire grinding path. 4. Don't lift the bean hopper out of the unit with beans in the hopper without taking care to block the exit chambers. 5. Cleaning the unit in the grinding and discharge area is not easy, I returned the unit,
I have been using the regular Baratza Encore (2020 model) for a couple years which I have also purchased from iDrinkCoffee. I found that I was grinding for espresso 90% of the time and only doing pour overs and french press once in a while, so when this unit - the ESP version came out, I just knew it was time for an upgrade!I just love the Baratza brand so much because of how reliable it is and how simple it is to use and clean. There's also plenty of resources online made by Baratza and other YouTubers which gives me a peace of mind knowing that there is a lot of support for this grinder.Perhaps I could have spent a bit more money on a grinder that could dial in the perfect grind settings even more than this grinder, but with my workflow and choice of beans ... MoreI have been using the regular Baratza Encore (2020 model) for a couple years which I have also purchased from iDrinkCoffee. I found that I was grinding for espresso 90% of the time and only doing pour overs and french press once in a while, so when this unit - the ESP version came out, I just knew it was time for an upgrade!I just love the Baratza brand so much because of how reliable it is and how simple it is to use and clean. There's also plenty of resources online made by Baratza and other YouTubers which gives me a peace of mind knowing that there is a lot of support for this grinder.Perhaps I could have spent a bit more money on a grinder that could dial in the perfect grind settings even more than this grinder, but with my workflow and choice of beans (medium roast and dark roast), I am able to consistently pull perfect shots with zero channeling by using this grinder.The quality of grinds this grinder can produce is perfect for my needs and has the range that I need to make espresso or french press coffee.Overall I am happy with my Order! :)
I have a Baratza coffee grinder of my own. The quality of my grinder is unmatched. Since, my son-in-law was looking at grinders capable of grinding espresso. I did quite a bit of research online to find a coffee grinder for him. This purchase was a no-brainer for me. The Baratza Encore ESP was the perfect choice for both grinding regular grinds but with the added feature of grinding very fine espresso grinds as well.Here is a review of several grinders that includes the Baratza Encore ESP as well (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_iSvPdkWfQ). As he says in the video, "there is no perfect grinder".Another great review specifically about the Baratza Encore ESP is here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FivmbGfLOg0).Lastly, I very much would recommend purchasing ... MoreI have a Baratza coffee grinder of my own. The quality of my grinder is unmatched. Since, my son-in-law was looking at grinders capable of grinding espresso. I did quite a bit of research online to find a coffee grinder for him. This purchase was a no-brainer for me. The Baratza Encore ESP was the perfect choice for both grinding regular grinds but with the added feature of grinding very fine espresso grinds as well.Here is a review of several grinders that includes the Baratza Encore ESP as well (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_iSvPdkWfQ). As he says in the video, "there is no perfect grinder".Another great review specifically about the Baratza Encore ESP is here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FivmbGfLOg0).Lastly, I very much would recommend purchasing from this website. When I purchased it, they offered free shipping. That is the same as I could have purchased off Amazon or directly from Baratza. There was a USPS shipping snafu that I encountered. And, FrenchPressCoffee customer service was on it promptly and ultimately resolved the issue that USPS had.Overall, you will be very happy with the purchase of the Baratza Encore ESP. My son-in-law is :)
I had the Encore ESP for about a month before returning. It produces an excellent grind for both espresso and cold brew, but after I started cleaning it regularly, I noticed that the exit chute becomes completely clogged even after one espresso dose. It doesn’t get clogged on coarser settings. I bought an aftermarket bellows to help keep it clean but the bellows wouldn’t move indicating it is completely clogged, whereas the bellows move freely after a coarser grind.Something I noticed is that the sweepers in the grind chamber don’t touch the grind chamber floor and I think this is because of the shims. Mine came with 5 shims installed but these go under the sweeper and lift the sweeper off the floor. I think what is happening is the grinds are accumulating in the ... MoreI had the Encore ESP for about a month before returning. It produces an excellent grind for both espresso and cold brew, but after I started cleaning it regularly, I noticed that the exit chute becomes completely clogged even after one espresso dose. It doesn’t get clogged on coarser settings. I bought an aftermarket bellows to help keep it clean but the bellows wouldn’t move indicating it is completely clogged, whereas the bellows move freely after a coarser grind.Something I noticed is that the sweepers in the grind chamber don’t touch the grind chamber floor and I think this is because of the shims. Mine came with 5 shims installed but these go under the sweeper and lift the sweeper off the floor. I think what is happening is the grinds are accumulating in the chamber and get overheated and clog the chute.I’m also not sure if this could be because I live in a humid climate.
Great smaller grinder. Purchased this to takeaway in my van and was specifically able to grind for expresso shots.You can grind coffee for a few doses and capture in the container without grinds going everywhere or measure a single dose at a time.There is also a single dosing hopper available to purchase from Baratza that makes the height of grinder easier for storing in smaller spaces and keeping those good beans from going stale.Coffee grinds well, not too clumpy at all and is reasonably quiet for a grinder.The unit is plastic, making it lighter, (again good for the van), with a good quality conical burr.The purge button at the front is great for getting all the beans ground.Definitely suits my needs as a daily coffee drinker of expresso and milk based ... MoreGreat smaller grinder. Purchased this to takeaway in my van and was specifically able to grind for expresso shots.You can grind coffee for a few doses and capture in the container without grinds going everywhere or measure a single dose at a time.There is also a single dosing hopper available to purchase from Baratza that makes the height of grinder easier for storing in smaller spaces and keeping those good beans from going stale.Coffee grinds well, not too clumpy at all and is reasonably quiet for a grinder.The unit is plastic, making it lighter, (again good for the van), with a good quality conical burr.The purge button at the front is great for getting all the beans ground.Definitely suits my needs as a daily coffee drinker of expresso and milk based coffees.Perfect with my Bambino Plus coffee maker
I normally don't give too many five stars. But this unit hits the sweet spot. After years of using a Cuisinart burr grinder, it was time to get a new grinder because I couldn't find the parts I needed to keep the old unit going. This was actually a good thing because I was unaware just how bad that old thing was grinding coffee.It turns out that you really do need to spend at least $150 to get a decent burr grinder. There are many that are way more expensive.I Googled "Best burr grinder that you can get parts for" and the Baratza came up. I went to several sites and actually found just about everything down to the motor available for this device. Then I went to reviews. The reviews were good. It came up as the go-to grinder at its price point on many sites ... MoreI normally don't give too many five stars. But this unit hits the sweet spot. After years of using a Cuisinart burr grinder, it was time to get a new grinder because I couldn't find the parts I needed to keep the old unit going. This was actually a good thing because I was unaware just how bad that old thing was grinding coffee.It turns out that you really do need to spend at least $150 to get a decent burr grinder. There are many that are way more expensive.I Googled "Best burr grinder that you can get parts for" and the Baratza came up. I went to several sites and actually found just about everything down to the motor available for this device. Then I went to reviews. The reviews were good. It came up as the go-to grinder at its price point on many sites including the NY Times Wirecutter.Now, why I give it five stars. We set the unit to the 20 setting for pour-over, and both my wife and I noticed right away how much better the coffee tasted. When we examined the grinds we noticed that they were extremely consistant. No big ones, and no dust! It turns out that much of our previous grinds had had a lot of dust which led to over extraction and bitterness.Also, this unit is much quieter. I bought it on Crate and Barrel because I am tired of getting everything from Amazon. No, it didn't arrive the next day. It took a few. Get over it.
Working to up my coffee game dramatically, and getting a new grinder has proven to help that move forward significantly. I didn't want to spend my whole coffee improvement project budget on the grinder, so I was looking to get something conical at a reasonable price. I grind on demand, so having a huge hopper wasn't something I was going to spend money on, and I'm focused on pourover and cold brew, explicitly not espresso. Fow what I'm doing, I really like this grinder a LOT. I'm not sure it's for everyone, and knowing what you want to accomplish is really important when you go into evaluating grinders. Two things about this grinder have caused minor frustration for me. When I go to replace it, they will become part of my criteria for sure -- first, sound, second ... MoreWorking to up my coffee game dramatically, and getting a new grinder has proven to help that move forward significantly. I didn't want to spend my whole coffee improvement project budget on the grinder, so I was looking to get something conical at a reasonable price. I grind on demand, so having a huge hopper wasn't something I was going to spend money on, and I'm focused on pourover and cold brew, explicitly not espresso. Fow what I'm doing, I really like this grinder a LOT. I'm not sure it's for everyone, and knowing what you want to accomplish is really important when you go into evaluating grinders. Two things about this grinder have caused minor frustration for me. When I go to replace it, they will become part of my criteria for sure -- first, sound, second static. Every grinder has challenges around these areas, and all my comparison comes from my previous cheap unit, so it's not a great comparison. I've watched a lot of videos of other grinders, and definitely think there are units that are better in these areas, but also cost significantly more. The unit is not quiet. It's quieter a flat burr Mr. Coffee grinder, but it isn't quiet. I don't really mind the noise, as I think you can still carry a conversation over it without yelling. The grandkids disagree and call it "bery bery woud". :-). The static produced in grinding is annoying. The use of a plastic catch basin likely doesn't help this problem, but grinding anything is a static producing event in general, and it's not as bad as I was anticipating. It would be an improvement if Baratza provided a nice brush similar to what comes with the Timemore Chestnut manual grinder -- it is soft bristled and is perfect for sweeping out the cup and small bit of grounds that end up behind and under it. The other design element that would help this problem is putting a thumper on the unit similar to other grinders (like the Fellow Ode) to knock the small amount of grinds that remain in the chute into the hopper. I find that a little super fine spritz of water on the beans before I put them in the hopper keeps the static down nicely and helps get all the coffee through the system. My experience has been really good so far with the grind. While this won't go fine enough to do proper espresso, the results for V60 pour over are great. I've done a lot of experiments adjusting the grind with my ratio to water and get good extraction results. There are certainly "fines" even in the coarser settings, but not so many that it creates a problem. I love the fact that there are a multitude of grind settings on this grinder. Each click of the bin provides a clear difference in the grind, and since I'm still trying to fine tune my recipe and technique, flexibility is a great plus. The bin holds a fairly significant amount of coffee, though I'm normally grinding 25g or less, it can easily hold much more. The most I've done is ~150g for a cold brew batch and the bin held the beans fine, though I did empty the bin about 3/4 of the way through. While I haven't had to do anything with parts replacement, the fact that Baratza sells parts for this machine is a huge plus in my book and was part of what made me give them first shot at my enhanced coffee making endeavors. Being able to repair and upgrade the tools I buy is a great plus, and more vendors should embrace that way of thinking. I'm super happy with this pickup so far. There might be better functional options but for the price and functionality I don't think I could do better. Highly recommend this unit.
I got this grinder after doing a lot of research online about electric espresso grinders on the cheaper end. I had been using a hand grinder to grind my espresso in the morning, and as a college student, I could not spend 8 minutes grinding coffee every morning. Overall, what won me over was the price and longevity. It took me about 6 tries to get the grind setting correctly, but now it takes less than 30 seconds to grind the espresso.Some cons: a little rattly (might be able to be fixed with some suction cups on the bottom) and pretty loud. Plastic construction but still looks really nice. Has a lot of retention, but can be tapped to get most of the rest out.Overall, I would recommend this as someone's first grinder especially if they're looking to save time. ... MoreI got this grinder after doing a lot of research online about electric espresso grinders on the cheaper end. I had been using a hand grinder to grind my espresso in the morning, and as a college student, I could not spend 8 minutes grinding coffee every morning. Overall, what won me over was the price and longevity. It took me about 6 tries to get the grind setting correctly, but now it takes less than 30 seconds to grind the espresso.Some cons: a little rattly (might be able to be fixed with some suction cups on the bottom) and pretty loud. Plastic construction but still looks really nice. Has a lot of retention, but can be tapped to get most of the rest out.Overall, I would recommend this as someone's first grinder especially if they're looking to save time. Could you get a better product? Absolutely, but not for this price point.
Short answer - if you like consistency repeatability and predictability with your espresso shots, maybe look at something else.Got the unit when it released and was initially very happy with it's performance. Paired it with the single dose set up so I was weighing out each dose and grinding it individually. Recently though (after around 4-5 months of daily usage - 3-4 shots a day), it really struggles to maintain consistency. My first shot will be 30 seconds to pull (good), the second may drop to 22 seconds with no changes, and then I'll get one at 19 seconds! All with no adjustments made to the grinder, dose size, tamping or espresso machine. It's made it very hard to dial things in as I never know what grind size I'll get.If I do get a short that's pulling too ... MoreShort answer - if you like consistency repeatability and predictability with your espresso shots, maybe look at something else.Got the unit when it released and was initially very happy with it's performance. Paired it with the single dose set up so I was weighing out each dose and grinding it individually. Recently though (after around 4-5 months of daily usage - 3-4 shots a day), it really struggles to maintain consistency. My first shot will be 30 seconds to pull (good), the second may drop to 22 seconds with no changes, and then I'll get one at 19 seconds! All with no adjustments made to the grinder, dose size, tamping or espresso machine. It's made it very hard to dial things in as I never know what grind size I'll get.If I do get a short that's pulling too fast (lets say 25 seconds), I'll set it one click finer and run another. It will come out at 24 seconds, so even though I set the grinder finer, it's made the coffee more coarse. This is paired with a new Rancilio Silvia Espresso machine - double shot basket, running 16g doses, pulling out 32g of espresso. Same beans for each shot, done the same day. I also recently added in one of the included shims, and did a deep clean of the unit but saw no change in the large consistency between doses.It seems that due to the hopper rotation setting the grind size, the adjustment method may shift a bit? I was originally running a sunbeam minibarista and the consistency issue would cause some shots to plug up the unit and nothing would come out (using a non-pressurised filter basket). Photo is of the current combination set up.
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