Encore Coffee Grinder
Free delivery by Jun 19
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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 change the grind size for many different brew methods. While not an imposing grinder, the Encore comes in two colours to seamlessly fit any coffee setup. Accent kits further provide the ability to customize the grinder. In keeping true to Baratza’s mission, the Encore is incredibly easy to repair and maintain with accessible, affordable parts and a comprehensive troubleshooting guide.
Why r/BuyItForLife recommends it
15 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 6, 2025
Need a quality coffee maker
Technivorm with a $10 smart plug so you can start it brewing on a schedule or while you’re laying in bed in the AM. Machine is BIFL. When you have additional budget buy a Bartaza Encore grinder, also BIFL. Purchase high-quality freshly roasted beans and you are set for exceptional coffee without the labor or hassle of manual pour-over, french press, or the years long endeavor and thousands of dollars spend of learning how to pull great espresso shots.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 3, 2025
Affordable, high-quality coffee maker
With that budget, buy a Baratza Encore grinder and an Aeropress or a MokaPot.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 1, 2025
Affordable, high-quality coffee maker
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 convenience features are expensive, and it’s a whole thing to dial it in, if you’re that kind of coffee person. A manual espresso machine and a good grinder can get you there for less, but it’s a workout. A basic filter coffee like on a chemex on the other hand is pretty affordable. Or an espresso like beverage from a moka pot or aeropress. Get a baratza encore, a basic scale, a basic hot water kettle, and your pick of brewer (aeropress, v60, chemex, kalita, clever dripper, French press).
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Oct 9, 2025
Looking for a kitchen gadget that’s actually worth spending extra on
If you just want one, get a decent coffee burr that can do fine & coarse. Might cost more but you won’t hate your first latte or espresso. If I had to pick: Baratza Encore or Breville Smart Grinder Pro.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Sep 7, 2025
Pour out a cup of coffee, RIP. Thanks for 32 years!
I’ve had my Baratza Encore for four years and it has grinded pounds of beans with virtually zero maintenance. I love it.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Jun 2, 2025
The Best Coffee Maker on the Market to Buy?
Seconding Moccamaster. But imo you also need a great grinder. (Baratza encore is a good place to start).
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7May 10, 2025
Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products
Wife poured water into my Baratza Encore and rusted the burrs. 15 bucks and a week later I have a replacement burr at my doorstep. The only downside was actually opening the thing up, the plastic shell was a pain to get open. But easy to replace after that
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Mar 4, 2025
BIFL, but also BISecondhand. What are some things that everyone should keep an eye out for, but can commonly be found for cheap when preowned.
> was doing pour over manually but Me too! And I still do it for 1 cup. But despite doing it manually with a pour over, it never comes anywhere *near* the Moccamaster 😭 And I have the Baratza encore as well! I use the 20 setting for Moccamaster.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Mar 3, 2025
Looking for espresso machine
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 grinders we have a Baratza encore grinder. We do regular upkeep and maintenance and it’s been going strong for a good 6 years. They also have replacement parts you can easily get to repair parts yourself. We keep up maintenance and it pays off.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Jan 4, 2025
What home coffee essentials have held up and lasted you over time?
Baratza Encore. Have replaced burrs and other parts, and it’s still going strong. I forget how long, but I think at least 5 years of daily use.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Jan 4, 2025
What home coffee essentials have held up and lasted you over time?
For me (a filter coffee/french press drinker): *Ceramic Hario V60 dripper with Hario paper filters (thrifted) * A digital scale that measures in 0.10 g increments * Baratza Encore grinder (if I were an espresso drinker, would go for a Baratza Esp) * Bodum french press (though in my case I wouldn’t call the glass ones BIFL because… glass and ADHD don’t mix well) For those times when I fancy something more akin to an espresso, I’ve got a Vev Viganò moka pot, stainless steel (18/10), made in Italy, that I bought 10 years ago. Also have a larger Vev Viganò (if I have guests) that I found at a thrift store about 15 years ago. Have only needed to change tge rubber gasket. All this said and done, good quality whole beans and soft, tasty, clean water is where to start. Before getting the Baratza I used a Mr Coffee burr grinder and only had the French Press. 1000% difference already from in-store ground beans Also, highly recommend checking out James Hoffmann’s YT channel for how-tos and product recommendations in a variety of price ranges!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Jan 4, 2025
What home coffee essentials have held up and lasted you over time?
I use a baratza encore grinder, amazon scale, and a technivorm drip machine. Also used to just use a hot water kettle and a clever coffee dripper.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #13Jan 4, 2025
What home coffee essentials have held up and lasted you over time?
A nice grinder is going to give you the best starting point. Barazza Encore is a good one, and if you are patient, you can get one refurbished or used. That, plus a moka pot will get you quite a ways for under $150. Gently used moka pots can often found in thrift stores. These are the gateway into madness.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #14Jan 4, 2025
What home coffee essentials have held up and lasted you over time?
Good grinder (I have a Bartaza Encore which has lasted 6 years and shows no signs of breaking + has replaceable parts) and a good pour over automatic coffee maker (I have an oxo brain 9 cup that’s 10 years old, but people love the mocha master)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #15Jan 3, 2025
What home coffee essentials have held up and lasted you over time?
Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder; bought it early pandemic. I love cold coffee, so I also bought a cold brew maker (but really - that could have easily been a mason jar and a filter, lol).
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