Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder Review


Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder Feature
- Speed Control: Uses a combination of gear and electronic speed reduction to control the rotation of the burr to 450 RPM.
- On-off Switch: The Encore has an easy on-off switch.
- Brewing Methods: The Encore is a great grinder for manual brewing and espresso.
- Bean Hopper Capacity: 8 oz (227g)
- Power Rating (North America): 110 V AC 50/60 Hz. 1 Amp
Over the years, the Maestro Plus has come to be lauded by coffee experts as THE go-to grinder for those who love both drip-coffee and manual brews. Building on that platform, Baratza has developed the Encore, upgraded the burrs to give a great grind for drip/manual brew and featuring 40 individual grind settings, from fine to coarse. The efficient DC motor keeps your beans cool, even during extended grind times, while a combination of electric and gear speed reducers slow the burr to 450 RPM, ensuring a smooth bean feed and reducing noise, heat and static buildup.Beyond a great coffee-drinking experience, the Encore makes for a great coffee-making experience. A convenient, front-mounted pulse button makes it easy to grind on demand into your brew basket. Whether you are looking for an espresso grinder or a grinder to help you explore that extensive range of brew methods, the Encore is a great all around home grinder.
Burrs: Manufactured in Europe, the Encore's 40 mm conical burrs will grind for many styles of coffee. Conical burr grinders are exceptional at producing consistent grinds from very fine to very coarse as well as being durable and will remain sharp for many years.
Gearbox: In 2012, Baratza introduced the second generation Gearbox (GB 2.0). With GB 2.0, Baratza has significantly increased the strength and durability of the drive transmission while decreasing noise. In addition to a new drive shaft, motor mounting plate and bushings, this change includes a new drive gear made of 15% glass filled thermo plastic which is quieter than the prior metal gear, wears better and is more shock resistant.
Grind Adjustment: Turn the hopper and with 40 settings you can quickly adjust from fine for espresso to coarse for French Press. The grind range is from 250 to 1200 microns.Grinds Left in
Grinder: To maximize freshness, the Encore minimizes the ground coffee left in the grinder.