40 steps of adjustment for a consistent grind for any style of coffee
Grinds for French Press, automatic coffee brewer, manual brew (AeroPress, Clever Dripper, V60), and espresso
Comes with a Grind Bin 5 oz. (142 g)
Speed to Grind :.8 to 1.1g/sec.
Bean Hopper Capacity :8 oz (227g)
Weight :7 lbs. (3.1kg)
Dimensions WxHxD cm : 12x35x16 cm
Power Rating : 230 V AC 50/60 Hz. .5 Amps
Designed & Engineered : Seattle, WA, USA
The Baratza Encore is our favourite entry-level burr grinder with adjustable settings that work great for drip/manual brewing but are also fine enough for espresso. Not only is this machine affordable and versatile, but these are 230V so you don't need to use a converter!
This is a step grinder with 40 individual grind settings, from fine to coarse. The Encore has an accurate medium to coarse grind for the increasingly popular manual brew methods such as pour-over, Aeropress, as well as for the standard drip coffee machines. The specially designed burrs also give a precise grind at the finest setting with minimal fines for a flavorful, balanced extraction when making espresso.
Burrs: Manufactured in Europe, the Encore 40 mm conical burrs will grind for many styles of coffee. Conical burrs 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. During the Encore rigorous testing process, stainless steel screws were thrown into the burrs, and in every case the motor/gear/burrs stopped immediately, the (automatically-resettable) thermal cutout was triggered, and the gears were fine.
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.
Motor: A powerful, high torque DC motor effortlessly drives the burrs. This motor turns slowly resulting in cool, quiet operation and permits long grinding duty-cycles. The circuitry is equipped with an automatically resetting, thermal cutoff switch.
Calibration: An innovative burr calibration system ensures that each grinder has the full range of grind. If necessary, the grinders can be user calibrated.
Speed Control: With unique speed control, the Encore uses a combination of gear and electronic speed reduction to control the rotation of the burr to 450 RPM. The electronic speed controller is adjustable from 405 to 495 RPM in the event that specific user conditions require modification of the speed. This slow speed reduces heat, noise, and static generation in the grinder. It also ensures that the beans feed smoothly into the burrs.
Cleaning: Burrs are easily removable with no tools, making cleaning very easy
Warranty: 1 year limited warranty from the purchase date. This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship (parts and labor). This warranty does not apply to: improper use, lack of cleaning, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of proper adjustment, foreign objects (stones, screws, etc.) in the beans, or uses outside the intended use of grinding whole roasted coffee beans.
