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Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder – White

A simple, reliable burr grinder that's fine enough for espresso and still grinds for filter.

  • 40 grind settings
  • 40mm steel conical burrs
  • 24g dosing cup
  • 54/58mm portafilter fit

£159.95

RRP £159.95

Price includes VAT.

Fresh coffee makes the machine

Our espresso is roasted to order and shipped the same day if you order by noon (Monday to Friday).

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Why it's worth it

About the Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder – White

The Encore ESP is the grinder we recommend most to people starting out with espresso at home. It uses 40mm steel conical burrs and has 40 settings, with finer steps at the espresso end so you can dial in properly, and it still grinds coarser for filter and cafetière.

A dosing cup fits straight onto 54mm and 58mm portafilters, which makes it a perfect partner for the Sage Bambino Plus.

  • 40

    grind settings

  • 40mm

    steel conical burrs

  • 24g

    dosing cup

  • 54/58mm

    portafilter fit

  • Made for espresso

    Finer steps across the espresso end of the range mean you can make the small adjustments espresso needs, by simply turning the hopper.

  • Still does filter

    Move up the range for V60, AeroPress and cafetière, so one grinder covers every way you brew.

  • Grinds into a dosing cup

    The included 24g dosing cup fits 54mm portafilters, with an adapter for 58mm, so grounds go where you want them with less mess.

  • Easy to look after

    The hopper and top burr lift out for cleaning without tools.

Our honest take

Is it right for you?

Perfect if you're

using an espresso machine without a grinder, like the Sage Bambino Plus, or want one grinder for both espresso and filter at a sensible price.

Look elsewhere if

your espresso machine already has a grinder built in, like the Sage Barista Express, Barista Pro or Oracle Jet.

Freshly ground coffee is the biggest single upgrade you can make at home, and this is the most sensible way to get there. Paired with a Bambino Plus, it makes a brilliant starter setup.

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From our roastery

Our Encore ESP settings

Every bag and every machine is a little different, so treat these as a starting point and adjust by taste.

Espresso
Start in the middle of the espresso range: 18g in, 34–36g out, 24–26 seconds
AeroPress
Medium-fine, towards the coarse end of the espresso range
V60 and filter
Medium, in the middle of the filter range
Cafetière
Coarse, near the top of the range

Dialling in

  • Espresso running fast and sour? Grind finer by one step.
  • Espresso running slow and bitter? Grind coarser by one step.
  • Grind just before you brew for the most flavour.
  • Run the grinder empty when changing between very different settings.
Our grind size guide

Roasted for espresso

The best coffee for your machine

Every machine is only as good as the beans in it. These are the coffees we'd put in ours.

The detail

Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder – White specifications

Grinder
Burrs40mm steel conical burrs
Grind settings40, with finer steps across the espresso range
MotorGear-reduction motor, 550 rpm
Grind speedApprox. 1.5–2.4g per second, depending on setting
Bean hopperApprox. 225g
Grounds binApprox. 140g
Dosing cup24g, fits 54mm portafilters (58mm adapter included)
Size and guarantee
Dimensions (W × D × H)Approx. 12 × 16 × 35 cm
WeightApprox. 3.2kg
ColoursBlack or white
Guarantee2-year Baratza manufacturer's guarantee

What's in the box

  • Bean hopper with lid
  • Portafilter dosing cup and base
  • 58mm dosing cup adapter
  • Grounds bin
  • Burr cleaning brush

Specifications from the manufacturer. Designs and specifications can change.

Questions we get asked

Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder – White FAQs

Is the Baratza Encore ESP good for espresso?

Yes. Unlike the original Encore, the ESP has finer steps across the espresso range, so you can make the small adjustments espresso needs on machines like the Sage Bambino Plus.

Can I use it for filter coffee too?

Yes. Higher settings grind for AeroPress, V60, batch brew and cafetière, so it covers every brew method.

Which espresso machines does it work with?

Any machine with a 54mm or 58mm portafilter, using the dosing cup and adapter in the box. It's the grinder we'd pair with the Sage Bambino Plus.

Do I need it if my machine has a grinder?

No. The Sage Barista Express, Barista Pro, Barista Touch Impress and Oracle Jet all have a grinder built in.

How do I clean it?

Brush out the burrs every few weeks, lifting out the hopper and top burr, and avoid oily or flavoured beans, which clog the burrs.