Based on 15 r/BuyItForLife mentions

Encore Coffee Grinder

$149.95

Baratza

The Encore offers practicality in getting your morning, afternoon or evening coffee made. Easy to find the perfect grind setting for any brew method, or to change your morning coffee game for something completely different at the drop of the hat, it’s sure to fit every mood. Baratza started off with a simple mission in 1999. They wanted to provide high-quality grinders to ensure the coffee is being freshly ground for optimal performance and enjoyment. Over 20 years since the creation of their first grinder, they are known for their innovations to the grinder for easy-to-replicate grinding and dosing. The Encore is an easy-to-use multipurpose grinder. With its collar adjuster it’s simple to c…

Reddit mentions

  • “Seconding Moccamaster. But imo you also need a great grinder. (Baratza encore is a good place to start).”
  • “True espresso specifically or like, just some sorta coffee? Great espresso is kind of an expensive hobby. Grinders that go that fine are pricey, good espresso machines with basic…”
  • “We love our Gaggia Classic. It was a little spendy, but it’s amazing. It stops us from buying coffees all the time, and I work from home a lot of days. So we splurged. For…”
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Product details
Adjustable Grind
Yes
Grinding Mechanism
Conical burr
Grind Level
Fine, Coarse
Grind Uniformity
Consistent grinds
Grinding Plate Count
Two rough, ridged plates
Grinding Speed
450 RPM
Bean Capacity
8 ounces of whole beans
Grinding Capacity
51 g of coffee
Storage Capacity
Clear grounds bin has a fill line to indicate how much to grind
Easy To Clean
Quick wet-rag wipe gets rid of debris, Easy to clean (ripped a replacement gasket while cleaning)
Power Type
Electric
Motor Power
DC motor
Wattage
70 W
Depth
6 in
Height
35 cm
Weight
3.1 kg
Width
5 in
Length
5.11 in
Number Of Settings
40
Control Type
ON/OFF switch
Speed
Variable
Timer
No
Grinding Plate Material
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Hopper Material
Plastic
Housing Material
Plastic
Lid Material
Cracked Lid
Free Of
BPA-free
Material Features
Metal (adjustment system on Encore ESP)
Type
Electric
Subtype
Burr grinder
Color
Black, White
Design Highlights
Compact
Shape
Cone shaped (hopper)
Style
Automatic
Durability Highlights
Designed to last around 10 years of home use
Shut-Off Feature
No (requires manual stop)
Safety Highlights
Can prevent jams from stopping quickly enough without causing damage to internal parts
Top Use Cases
Espresso, French press
Typical Users
Home baristas
Skill Level
Entry-level
Included Accessories
Manual
Supported Accessories
Single-dose hopper
Highlighted Features
Quiet operation, Entry-level
BPA Free
Yes
Sustainable Certification
cETL, CB