Baratza – Encore (Model Number ZCG520BLK4GUK1A)
Brand: Baratza
Product Type: Coffee Grinder
Power: 70 watts
Material: Plastic housing with conical steel burrs
Color: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D): 18 x 20 x 38 cm;
Weight: 3.5 kg
Included Components: Baratza – Encore Coffee Grinder, Hopper, Grounds Bin, Power Cord, User Manual
Gareth –
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Yorkshrman –
Initial thoughts after a couple of weeks use are very positive. The machine itself is heavier than my previous grinders and feels very solid and stable. I brew almost exclusively using a cafetiere, so don’t have the issues which a lot of home users have in trying to get a good espresso grind. However, I am quite fussy about the size of grind; and cheaper grinders seem to quickly get to the point where the grind adjustment stops working. This one seems more robust.
I’ve also had problems in the past with grinders which scatter coffee dust all over the kitchen. The collector on the Baratza fits very snugly into the body of the grinder, and the only ‘spillage’ is a small amount which comes out when the collector is removed. It also seems to generate a lot less static than previous grinders, which keeps the process much cleaner. Overall this is by far the cleanest grinder I’ve had.
THoughts may change with use, but at the moment I’m very please with this model.