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allan hide
2025-08-26 14:28:42
Very well made (motor is strong) and is my daily work horse. Love it! Don’t worry about noise as the level is really not loud. Yes. It makes a grinding noise but no more that one would expect from the sound of coffee beans being crushed for 10 seconds! Easy to adjust the expresso and grinding settings and is smaller and prettier than I expected on my countertop. Definitely a no nonsense tool for its purpose. The plastic top jiggles a tiny bit but maybe designed to do so to make sure all beans go down into the grinder. Get this dedicated grinder (which is specifically designed for grinding fine for expresso but can also handle regular grinding with ease) rather than a lesser-quality grinder that is built in to an expresso machine.
ahatzz11
2025-08-19 15:12:48
Overall, this is a great grinder for the $200 price point! It is awesome to see companies get closer to the budget range for well built espresso grinders. The 20 steps of small adjustments for espresso are great, and the ability to jump into coarse grinds for filter coffee is also nice to have. It definitely isn't amazing at any particular thing, but it does a good job across the board for those looking to get into grinding their own beans!The Good & Notable UpgradesGetting this grinder over the original is worth the $50.- Super easy adjustments - The first 20 steps are very small and are meant for dialing in espresso. Once you hit step 21, the thread changes and each step becomes larger which allows for a lot of options between 21-40. Twisting the bean hopper to change grind size is super great.- Single-dose cup - The included single dose cup as well as the full bin is a nice touch.- Easy cleaning - This version allows the entire burr set to be removed for cleaning, which is a major improvement over the original where the bottom burr could only be removed if you tore most of the grinder apart. This will definitely help with longevity.The BadI've got two main complaints about this grinder:- Noise - True to the Baratza name, this grinder is very loud. Those who live with you will definitely know you're making coffee.- Retention - This grinder has a notable amount of retention on the first grind, I measured ~0.7g of the bean I was using. This isn't a huge issue on its own, but I've found it can end up causing grounds to fall out and make a mess. I've gotten used to rocking the unit back and forth a couple times which helps, but I still seem to end up with grounds on the bottom quite often. I've found that the 3rd party single dose hopper with the bellow (~$40) almost completely solves for this issue.
Tyler
2025-06-26 15:31:45
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Emirhan Uzun
2025-06-15 21:35:24
It is a little noisy. It does have some static. But there is a great variety of grind size options and I pulled great shots every time. Espresso taste is consistent with a good grind quality. It is easy to use. Design is good except noise & static. Sometimes it makes a little bit of mess.
Munbrobear
2025-05-29 11:07:28
This is my first real grinder, and I couldn't be happier. I've had the product for several months now and feel it appropriate to leave a review.Initially I was torn initially between the Fellow Opus and this one, but after dozens of hours of research and internal debate, due to customer service and ease of cleaning, disassembly, reassembly, I chose this Baratza.The grinding process has never been simpler, as I've dialed in the grind for my homemade pour overs and all it entails now is measuring the grams, pouring the beans in, turning it on, and wallah. The grind is very quick, and it's easy to tell when the grind is done. I get the same grind each time, so it is consistent. It looks incredible, it's doesn't feel cheap or look cheap.However, there WILL be grind dust. I purchased a push bellow to hold the lid so I can clear debris from the chute, and that increases longevity. This, coupled with the natural grind dust means it requires some minor cleaning after each use, mainly the area around the machine.That doesn't diminish from its quality, however.There is static on the catchment container but I find it I grind ahead of time and don't immediately dump into the pour over, it dissipates. Typically I'll start my boil first, measure out the beans, grind, pull the catchment and set it beside my pour over system, then wait for the water to come to temp, wet the filter, and the static has dissipated by then.Altogether, if I had to go back and choose an entry-level grinder all over again, it would be this one.I don't do espresso, even. But eventually intend to. This will be a machine to serve for years to come!
Fantastic Jay
2025-05-02 11:12:08
I recently picked up the Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder in black (model ZCG495BLK), and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed. This thing packs a punch for its price point – it's surprisingly affordable yet grinds with the power you'd expect from a more expensive model. It's perfect for espresso, delivering a consistent grind that really elevates my morning shot. Plus, it's compact, so it doesn't hog counter space, and the design keeps things clean with no mess to clean up afterwards. All in all, if you're looking for quality without breaking the bank, this grinder is a solid choice
sebastien g.
2025-01-23 13:25:01
great grinder, have it for a year so far and no issues. I use it for espresso and pour over. the range is really nice to have and the espresso grind setting is verry fine. I just wish the steps were a little bit closer together in the espresso side to really dial in. rather than that, nothing bad to say.
Adrian Morales
2024-12-18 11:38:08
Muy buen molino para una Breville Bambino va muy bien, amplios ajustes de molienda muy buenos para espresso
Nick
2024-12-06 18:09:46
Bought the ESP because of its ability to grind for espresso as well as pour over. Paid a little more to dial in my choice of grind. Noise is quite acceptable and grind quality excellent. Makes a huge difference in taste.
G. Avelar
2024-11-19 10:39:02
Buen molino. La construcción se siente sólida y elegante, tanto del molino como de los accesorios que incluye. Muele muy bien el café (para mis necesidades no muy exigentes), y el mismo queda homogéneo y tan fino como se espera. Fácil de desarmar para poder limpiar las principales partes del mismo. La cantidad de ajustes que tiene para la medida del molido son más que suficientes para poder adaptarse a una variedad de granos de distinta calidad, o los gustos personales de muchas personas.Algunos inconvenientes menores del mismo, son:1) Es un poco ruidoso. No tanto como algunas reseñas lo hacen ver (a mà ni me molesta), pero sà algo más que otros molinos “premiumâ€.2) Antes resaltaba que es fácil de desarmar para poder limpiarlo, sin embargo, eso no evita un pequeño problema. Una pequeña cantidad de restos de café molido pueden quedar atrapados en algunas partes del interior del molino, y esas no son tan fáciles de limpiar. Algunas personas utilizan un soplador de aire o una aspiradora para removerlas. Otra opción podrÃa ser desarmar casi por completo el molino, para exponer y limpiar dichas partes con facilidad. Como la cantidad de restos es muy pequeña, no creo que causen problemas, siempre y cuando las partes removibles se limpien muy bien, y con cierta frecuencia según el uso.3) Desde el primer uso noté que el molino no estaba bien calibrado, pues las marcas de los ajustes grabadas en el molino no quedaban del todo alineadas con la marca de selección de dicho ajuste. En teorÃa, es normal que se descalibre con el tiempo, pero me sorprende que de fábrica ya tenga ese problema (o quizá tuve mala suerte en recibir una unidad defectuosa en ese aspecto). De cualquier modo, parece ser que la unidad se puede recalibrar con relativa facilidad (la propia Baratza tiene algún video al respecto), aunque por ahora no lo he hecho porque, para mis necesidades, la falta de calibración actual es mÃnima (prácticamente no se nota) y no afecta el desempeño general del molino ni la calidad del café molido.Como todos los inconvenientes son menores, y considerando que ya esperaba que un molino “no tan caro†tendrÃa imperfecciones, mantengo la calificación de 5 estrellas. Pero claro, si tienes el presupuesto y/o una exigencia por un molido muy superior, hay otros molinos que seguro serÃan mejores opciones.
Silverio
2024-11-13 18:51:12
Compré este Molina, especÃficamente para preparar filtrados, y debo admitir que he utilizado el último año por viajes un molino económico y en comparación, asà como con un Cunill Tron que tengo; este resalta muchÃsimo el dulzor del café de una formaSorpréndete! La retención es mÃnima u para unidosis está perfecto! He visto reseñas de otros molinos de muchas marcas pero sin duda este tenÃa las mejores referencias en muchos aspectos.
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