{"product_id":"baratza-encore-classic","title":"Baratza Encore (classic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe entry-level conical burr grinder that taught a generation of home baristas what good coffee tastes like.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Encore has been the grinder we recommend to friends getting into specialty coffee for more than a decade. It is not the fanciest machine in the Baratza lineup. That is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the plastic housing sits a 40mm conical steel burr, spinning at 550 RPM via a DC motor with gear reduction. Slow, cool, quiet. The burr geometry is the same family of shape used in Baratza's more expensive grinders. The differences live in the chassis, the motor, and the adjustment hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drip, pour-over, French press, and AeroPress, the Encore covers the range honestly. Turn the hopper to move the burrs, hit the front button, and a consistent, predictable grind falls into the bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grinder that taught a generation of home baristas to taste the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaratza builds the Encore to be serviced. Every wear part is replaceable. Burrs, motor, shaft, switch. When something eventually fails, a repair video and a small box of parts usually solves it. That matters more than specs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are grinding your first bag of specialty coffee this weekend, start here. The path from Encore to better extraction is straight, and the grinder does not get in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to grind, built to last.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40mm conical steel burrs\u003c\/strong\u003e — The same burr geometry family used across the Baratza lineup. Hardened steel, built to stay sharp through years of daily use. Replaceable when they eventually wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 stepped grind settings\u003c\/strong\u003e — From 250 to 1200 microns. Covers fine for AeroPress through coarse for French press. Adjustment is a turn of the hopper, marked with clear numbers on the ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e550 RPM DC motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gear-reduced to keep burr speed low. That means less heat transferred into the coffee, quieter operation than most grinders at this price, and more consistent particle size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-mounted pulse button\u003c\/strong\u003e — Front button for continuous grinding, a simple on-off paradigm that works. No timers, no display, no menus. Grind until you have enough, stop, dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for repair\u003c\/strong\u003e — Baratza publishes repair videos and sells every internal part. When a switch or a gear wears out, you fix it. This is rare at this price and a core reason the Encore has endured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwappable burrs\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 40mm burr set unscrews with a tool. When you want sharper performance or a burr designed specifically for espresso, you can upgrade without replacing the grinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5.6 inches wide, 14 inches tall. Fits under most standard-height cabinets. Travels well if you move. Light enough to relocate without unplugging your life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHopper and grounds bin included\u003c\/strong\u003e — 227g bean hopper with a lid that seals. 142g grounds bin catches what you grind. Both wipe clean, both replaceable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works: How the Encore grinds.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou turn the hopper to choose a grind setting. The burrs shift closer together for fine, farther apart for coarse. A clear number on the ring tells you where you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress the front button. The motor spins the lower burr against the upper burr at 550 RPM. Coffee falls through, gets crushed and sheared, and drops into the grounds bin at roughly 1 gram per second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the whole interaction. No display to read, no timer to set. If you are new to grinding, this simplicity is a feature. Dial in by tasting, not by reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for: Who the Encore is for.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subscriber brewing V60 or Chemex or French press at home, tasting real differences between coffees for the first time. The commuter who grinds for AeroPress at the office. The host who wants one grinder that handles drip for guests and pour-over for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the right tool if you are pulling espresso shots. The Encore ESP or Encore ESP Pro is built for that job. The classic Encore shines in the filter range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvery spec Baratza publishes.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBurrs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm conical steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrind settings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 stepped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrind range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 to 1200 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrind speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 to 1.1 grams per second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBean hopper capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227 g (8 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrounds bin capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142 g (5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 kg (7 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 x 6.3 x 14 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110V AC, 50\/60 Hz, 1 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL, CSA, CE, EK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAvailable colors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat ships with your Encore.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to grind the first bag, and nothing you do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaratza Encore grinder \u003cem\u003e(Black or white)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBean hopper with lid \u003cem\u003e(227 g capacity)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounds bin \u003cem\u003e(142 g capacity)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire cleaning brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-start guide and operations manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty: The Baratza guarantee.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaratza covers the Encore with a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturer defects. The more important piece, though, is the repair culture. Every part inside the grinder is replaceable, and Baratza publishes step-by-step repair videos for the most common wear points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProduct information sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baratza.com\/en-us\/product\/encoretm-zcg485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ewww.baratza.com\u003c\/a\u003e. 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