https://grindminded.com/tags/encore-esp/ Recent content in Encore-Esp on GrindMinded Hugo en-us Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://grindminded.com/reviews/baratza-encore-esp-review/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://grindminded.com/reviews/baratza-encore-esp-review/ <h1 id="baratza-encore-esp-review-2026">Baratza Encore ESP Review (2026)</h1> <p>The Baratza Encore is the most-recommended entry-level grinder in specialty coffee. For over a decade, it&rsquo;s been the default pick for pour-over, drip, and French press. The original Encore, though, was not an espresso grinder. At fine settings, the motor bogged down, the grind was inconsistent, and the result was frustrating shots.</p> <p>The Encore ESP fixes that. Released in 2023, it&rsquo;s the same form factor and the same burr set as the standard Encore, but with a motor upgrade and a redesigned grounds bin that make it espresso-viable. The result is a grinder that handles pour-over in the morning and a passable espresso in the afternoon, at a price that doesn&rsquo;t break the budget.</p>