The Encore offers manual controls that should suffice if you don’t need to time your grind. It works well for average home volumes as grind consistency doesn’t quite match the Virtuoso’s output.

The 54mm dosing cup (and included 58mm adapter ring) make it easy to transfer grounds directly into a portafilter for less mess and an even distribution that's ready to tamp! Fits most home espresso machine portafilter baskets. BURRS All of these have helped when I’ve tried. None has been easy and reliable for me that I can not-mention this topic in this Baratza Encore review. In comparison, I noticed that using the single-dose hopper produces fewer fines and it’s more consistent. Most likely, because the single-dose hopper prevents the popcorning effect. Usability

Customize the Encore™ with accessories like the single-dose hopper that let you build the grinder that fits your style.

I’m thinking of buying one of these. If I want to make a drip pot of coffee that holds 1.3 liters of water, how many grams of beans would you suggest I weigh out to grind? (I do like strong coffee.)

We found that the grinds were fairly clumpy rather than fluffy. This is easily remedied using a WDT tool – something we recommend with all grinders when preparing espresso ( 3). Baratza Encore ESP vs. Fellow Opus

The Encore’s grind quality is good for its price range. It does really well for most kinds of regular coffee, such as:

With unique speed control, the Encore ESP uses a combination of gear and electronic speed reduction to control the rotation of the burr to 550 RPM. This slow speed reduces heat, noise, and static generation in the grinder. It also ensures that the beans feed smoothly into the burrs. ON-OFF SWITCH You also have 40 different grind options to choose from whether you want a fine or coarse grind to please almost any palate. Calibration: An innovative burr calibration system ensures that each grinder has the full range of grind. If necessary, the grinders can be user calibrated. Thousands of coffee enthusiasts found in the Baratza Encore their favorite home coffee grinder. But, recent technical developments and new brands are creating an impressive range of alternatives. If it really bothers you, you can always sift it out from the grinds, but this really isn’t necessary.