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Encore ESP

One electric grinder for espresso and filter, with a finer 1–20 zone.

Baratza Encore ESP — manufacturer product imageElectric

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Published specifications.

Power
Electric
Burr
40 mm M2 steel conical
Adjustment
40 stepped · dual resolution
Capacity
230 g hopper
Weight
2.4 kg
Brew applications
Espresso · Pour-over · AeroPress · French press

Check the exact model and included parts with the linked manufacturer. Regional versions and replacement burrs can change the specification.

What changes in daily use.

Why shortlist it

  • Motor-driven grinding for repeated daily preparations.
  • 40 stepped · dual resolution adjustment.

The trade-off

ESP uses two adjustment resolutions on one dial; it does not have a separate micro ring.

Before you buy or brew

  1. ESP uses two adjustment resolutions on one dial; it does not have a separate micro ring.
  2. Use the exact model and burr revision when reading a grind chart.
  3. Check regional voltage, counter space and local parts support.

Grind settings by brew method.

Use these as starting references for this exact model. Settings from a maker’s recipe retain that recipe’s dose and batch context.

Brew methodStarting reference
EspressoNo verified setting for this model
Pour-over25Maker reference ↗20 g coffee / 320 g water recipe.
AeroPress22Maker reference ↗18 g coffee / 270 g water recipe.
Chemex30Maker reference ↗50 g coffee / 800 g water recipe.
Moka potNo verified setting for this model
French pressNo verified setting for this model
Cold brewNo verified setting for this model
Drip / batchNo verified setting for this model
SiphonNo verified setting for this model
TurkishNo verified setting for this model
Cold dripNo verified setting for this model
PercolatorNo verified setting for this model
CuccumellaNo verified setting for this model
Kaapi filterNo verified setting for this model
JebenaNo verified setting for this model
ChorreadorNo verified setting for this model
DallahNo verified setting for this model
Vietnamese phinNo verified setting for this model

“No verified setting” does not by itself mean a method is impossible. It means we have not established a published value for the exact model. Do not interpret burr movement in microns as coffee particle size.