The fine grind is one of the key reasons to consider this grinder over others.Īs you might have guessed by now, if you like to experiment with your coffee brewing, the Encore certainly gives you the opportunity to play around. At the lowest settings, you get the ultra-fine powdery texture needed to brew Turkish coffee. In fact, this highlights just how fine the Encore can grind. Any finer and you risk clogging up your espresso coffee makers. For espresso grinding, Baratza recommends setting the grinder anywhere up to 14, but I’d say number 5 works well. Overall, the Encore has 40 grind settings. To change the grind size, you simply turn the hopper to the left for a finer grind and right for a coarser grind. If you love fresh ground coffee as much as I do (as you should), then pay attention. This offers the coffee drinker the options to grind continuously or intermittently. Other visible features are the basic on-off switch (which boasts a useful clockwise or counterclockwise operation), and the pulse grind button. The unit also features a weighted base, which feels sturdy and well-made (as you’d expect from Baratza). Even most style-conscious would be proud to have this sitting on their kitchen counter!Īt 8oz, the hopper is certainly large enough to accommodate most brewers’ everyday needs. For the most part, the Encore delivers in all of these areas.įrom the moment you take it out the box, it’s clear that Baratza has gone to great lengths to keep the design clean, simple and stylish. The Encore is pitched firmly at home brewers (from novice to the more advanced) who want a grinder that offers versatility, reliability, and simplicity.

a hopper extender that takes the capacity from 8oz to a maximum of 17oz.

an accessory that turns the Encore into a ‘grind by weight’ grinder.

There are also two optional adds-ons for the Encore that can be purchased separately:

5oz ground coffee bin with the option to dispense directly into a portafilter basket.Grind setting indicator and adjustment scale.The Encore comes with the following built-in features: Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with BinĪround $130-$140 ( check here for latest price).Baratza Griner Alternatives to Consider?.

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