Brewers that accept loose grounds
Use the grounds with an espresso machine, drip brewer, pour-over, French press, or other brewer that accepts pre-ground coffee. Follow that brewer’s manual for its basket and grind requirements.
GRIND · ESPRESSO AND BREW
Baratza Encore ESP
A standalone burr grinder with a fine adjustment range for espresso and a coarser range for filter, French press, and cold brew.
Compatibility details
Grind settings40
Espresso range1–20
Brew range21–40
Portafilter fit54 mm + 58 mm adapter
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
What it is and how it works
The Encore ESP is a countertop, conical-burr grinder that prepares loose coffee grounds. Baratza divides its numbered adjustment range into settings 1–20 for espresso and 21–40 for filter coffee, French press, and cold brew.
It has a quick-release M2 steel burr for routine cleaning and a dosing cup intended to transfer grounds to a portafilter. Baratza lists a 54 mm portafilter cup and an included adapter for 58 mm portafilters.
CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY
Compatibility at a glance
This is a separate grinder, not a machine-specific attachment. Compatibility depends on whether your brewer accepts loose grounds and whether the included dosing cup fits your portafilter.
Portafilters
Baratza specifies a 54 mm dosing cup and includes a 58 mm adapter. If your portafilter uses another size, confirm fit before relying on the cup; you can still transfer grounds without docking the cup.
Capsule and built-in grinder machines
The Encore ESP does not connect to a machine or replace its built-in grinder. Use loose grounds in a capsule or automatic machine only when that exact model has a manufacturer-approved ground-coffee option.
MAKER DETAILS
Specifications and features
- Burr
- Quick-release M2 conical steel burr
- Operation
- Pulse button or hands-free on/off knob
- Included
- Dosing cup and 58 mm adapter
- Optional accessory
- Compatible with Baratza’s separately sold Single Dose Hopper
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Choosing a starting point
- For espresso, start in the espresso range (1–20) and adjust in small steps to suit the coffee and machine. A grinder setting is only a starting point; it does not guarantee a particular extraction time.
- For filter, French press, or cold brew, start within 21–40 and adjust to your recipe and taste.
- Unplug the grinder before cleaning. Follow Baratza’s care instructions for removing and cleaning the burr; do not rinse the motor housing.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Details from the manufacturer
Specifications and compatibility notes are summarized from the linked maker pages. Regional versions and product details can change.
- Official product detailsEncore ESP product page
- Official product documentsBaratza Encore ESP documents and guides
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