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Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder, Black

WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT IT

Perfect your brew with the Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder. Ideal for coffee aficionados, it offers 40 grind settings for precise consistency, whether for espresso, French press, or automatic brewers. Its high-torque motor quietly grinds coffee at an optimal speed, preserving rich aroma and flavor.

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Pros and Cons of Baratza Encore: Things You Should Know

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BARATZA ENCORE
AeroPress, Hario V60, Automatic Brewer, Chemex, French Press Very Good
Espresso Good
Grind Range (microns) 250 - 1200
Standard Burr 40 mm Steel M3
Burr Type CONICAL BURR BY ETZINGER
Steps of Adjustment 40
Fine-tune Adjustment N/A
Speed of Grind 0.8 - 1.1 g/sec
Standard Bean Hopper Capacity 8 oz (230 g)
Weight 7 lbs (3.1 kg)
Dimensions W / H / D cm 12 / 35 / 16


The entry-level, all-purpose Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder is perfect for beginning home brewing for those just dipping their toes into a coffee lifestyle. With an optimal grind for manual/drip brews, it can also accommodate for espressos. 

Baratza encore coffee grinder

This conical burr grinder has a meticulous method for coarse grinding that is has become progressively more popular with manual brews such as pour-over, Siphon, Aeropress, and Chemex. The distinctively designed burrs contribute to a specific grind that has minimal fines for more delicious, even extraction while brewing espresso.

The Baratza Encore features the same quality standards in parts and production that Baratza Coffee Grinders are known for. A powerful DC motor reduces the amount of heat held in beans, even while being ground down for extensive periods of time. A unique composition of electric and gear speed reduction brings the burr to a slower grind at 450 RPM, allowing for a silkier bean feed and a reduction in static buildup, heat, and noise.

The Encore not only aids in an enjoyable brew, but it also provides an enjoyable experience to operate. An easy-to-use front-mounted pulse knob provides an easy way to grind up your favorite blend at the touch of a button. The Baratza Encore provides any type of grind for an expansive range of brewing methods to meet your daily needs and is a good all-around home grinder to keep in your kitchen.

Baratza encore grinder

FEATURES:
  • European manufactured burrs: The Encore's 40 mm conical burrs accommodate for numerous types of coffee. The conical burrs can expertly grind down beans that run the range of the finest to the coarsest and are strong enough to retain their sharpness for years on end.
  • Unique DC motor:  The Encore's formidable, high torque DC motor drives the burrs with ease. The slowly turning motor operates quietly, even during extended grinding duty-cycles, resulting in more slowly heated, smoother beans for a professional quality grind. Like other Baratza grinder models, the Encore is equipped with an automatic, thermal cutoff switch to prevent overheating and blown power sockets.
  • Increased adjustment abilities: Turning the Encore's hopper introduces 40 different settings that can be used to accommodate for coarse grinds for French Press brews and finer grinds for espressos. The grinder features a grinding range from 250 to 1200 microns.
  • Expertly managed speed control: The Encore uses a sequence of gear and electronic speed minimization to regulate burr rotation to 500 RPM. A slower speed helps to diminish noise, warmth, and static within the grinder, also assuring that beans flow evenly into the burrs.
  • Easy operation:  A convenient on-off switch allows you to operate the Encore at the push of a button. It also increases freshness by reducing the amount of grinds kept in the grinder and features easily removable burrs for efficient clean-up.

Questions to Ask Before Buying a Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder

Is the Baratza Encore a Good Grinder for French Press?

The Baratza Encore is one of our favorite grinders. It’s affordable for its high-quality, easy to use, and versatile with over 40 grind settings. We love it so much we reviewed it here.

A lot of people have been asking whether or not the Baratza Encore is a good grinder for the french press, and it is in fact one of the best grinders for using a French press.

The Baratza Encore is really easy to use, even if you have little to no coffee experience. When using it to grind beans for your French press, you’ll want to set it to 28. This is the perfect grind size setting for coarse beans to use in your press, and other coffee experts agree.

Baratza Encore Grind Settings

Baratza Encore Grind Settings

Baratza Encore Review - Pros and Cons you need to know

The most crucial purchase you will ever make toward your craft coffee experience is a burr coffee grinder. Gone are the days of buying pre-ground coffee at your neighboring grocery store.

If you ask any barista anywhere, they’ll reassure you that having good quality coffee beans and precise grinding your beans fresh are the most important steps in making the perfect cup of joe.

But once you’ve decided to purchase a burr coffee grinder for your french press, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one. Grinders come in all different types, sizes, capabilities, and price range, and finding the one that will suit you best will take some research...

Read full Baratza Encore Review here »

Customer Reviews

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Robert Stracko
Excellent Grinder

Grinder produced very uniform coffee grounds at all settings.
Indicator markings could be bigger and brighter.
A great value for the sale p[rice.

Thank you for your review. We're glad you're happy with the grinder.

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Steve Hammer
Best grinder we've owned

This is the best grinder we have owned.
We grind our own beans, there's just no better way to have coffee. This grinder is so much quieter than our last one and the finer grind is perfect.

We're so glad you love our Encore Classic! It's a great grinder for those who grind their own beans. Thanks for your feedback!

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Serge

The reviews are true, I’d recommend this

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Steven Franczek
Fantastic Grinder!

I researched and ended up choosing the Baratza Encore as an upgrade to my existing burr grinder that was due for replacement, as well as purchasing the M2 burr to immediately upgrade out of the box.

Replacement of the burr was very easy with an impact wrench and the appropriate deep socket, it took me about one minute to do without having to disassemble the machine at all(just note reverse threads if you chose to do this upgrade!). Very painless process if you are mechanically inclined.

The grind quality is fantastic and very consistent among various beans. Adjustment works great for the various brew methods (fine to coarse). The noise level of the Encore is fine to me, with a much more pleasing motor noise compared to my previous grinder which was very high pitched and harsh. Big improvement. The unit looks great on the countertop and the size is just right. My only criticism would be that the grind collection bin can build up a bit of static and hold onto the grinds, but it's really not a big deal.

Very happy with the support from French Press Coffee as well, who had called me directly after order to confirm and discuss the burr replacement over the phone, as well as sending instructions and quickly shipping the item. Couldn't ask for better service.

Highly recommend this grinder for those looking for a high quality grinder without breaking the bank.

Dear Steven! Thank you for your feedback. We are appreciate it very much. All the best, FrenchPressCoffee.com

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OkieDehn
Baratza Encore Review - Great Quality for the Price

I am very impressed with the grind quality and consistency of the Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder.
It was especially nice to see the recent short time price reduction! I based my decision on many reviews and am happy with my decision to purchase this grinder. I expect it to last a long time and when it does need attention it sounds like FrenchPress.com has a great selection of replacement parts.

Dear OkieDehn! Thank you for your feedback. We are appreciate it very much. All the best, FrenchPressCoffee.com

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Chris

Great support for my order. Delivered exactly what I needed!!

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T Thomas
Simple and Great

Prior to this purchase, I had a cheapy coffee grinder and always had a ton of "sludge" in the bottom of my cup. While it is not totally gone, this grinder has made a tremendous difference. For reference, I am a French Press gal and use setting 28. May need to adjust slightly. The grinder is sooooo easy to assemble and use. A 5 yr old could operate it, truly! :) Well designed and thought out. My only critical comment: the cord is quite thick and a bit rigid, making it hard to form and hide. But that is just me as I hate exposed cords! Seems like great quality so far!

Dear T Thomas! Thank you for your feedback. We are appreciate it very much. All the best, FrenchPressCoffee.com

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Peter Glasner
Baratza Burr Grinder

This grinder replaced another burr grinder that we had for many, many years. We wore our old grinder out.
Online research pointed us to the Baratza Encore grinder. So far we like it. We are getting used to it and experimenting with different grinds.
The grinds seem very consistent which is good. I also like that the burr is not 'high speed' so it is not heating up and burning the coffee.
The grinder is very basic and easy to use. There is no reason to have a lot of useless bells and whistles. More gadgets to fail.
FrenchPressCoffee.com handled this order promptly and efficiently so they get my 'thumbs up' review.

Dear Peter! Thank you for your feedback. We are appreciate it very much. All the best, FrenchPressCoffee.com

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Bryan
Baratza Encore

Being new to coffee brewing and with limited experience, I will say that I think the Encore is a great grinder. The quality of my coffee and the experience of making it has greatly increased with the inclusion of this unit. I like that all the parts are available for order and I like the ability to upgrade the unit. FrenchPressCoffee.com is awesome to do business with. Fast shipping and great customer service. Thanks!

Dear Bryan! Thank you for your feedback. We are appreciate it very much. All the best, FrenchPressCoffee.com

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Catherine Garfinkel
Perfect machine

It perfectly grinds coffee and that’s it. Simple, easy to use. We switched from a hand crank grinder and couldn’t be happier.

Dear Catherine! Thank you for your feedback. We are appreciate it very much. All the best, FrenchPressCoffee.com

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