The Baratza Encore is an entry-level electric burr grinder for filter coffee, with 40 grind settings, 40 mm conical burrs and a simple on/off switch plus a pulse button.
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Counter space
- Compact
- Maintenance
- Low
- Makes
- Filter coffee
Our take
Buy it if
Filter coffee lovers ready to move up from pre-ground coffee or a blade grinder, and taste the difference.
Think twice if
Not made for fine espresso adjustment; the Encore ESP is the espresso version
Advantages and limitations
Advantages
- 40 grind settings with 40 mm hardened steel conical burrs made in Liechtenstein
- Front pulse button plus a simple on/off switch
- Small footprint for its capacity
- Backed by Baratza's support and spare parts
Limitations
- Not made for fine espresso adjustment; the Encore ESP is the espresso version
- No timer or dose control, so weigh your beans
Overview
There's a moment many coffee lovers remember: the first morning with freshly ground beans, when the whole kitchen smells like a café. The Encore is the grinder that gives a lot of people that moment. It covers pour-over, drip, AeroPress and French press, and it's built to be repaired, not replaced.
Simple on purpose. Turn the hopper to pick a setting, then flip the switch or hold the pulse button. That's it. There's no timer, so weigh your beans first. A scale like the Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2.0 turns that into a calm, ten-second habit.
Lovely companions: a Hario V60 with a Stagg EKG kettle for a slow pour-over, a Moccamaster for full pots, or a Chambord French press for lazy weekends. If espresso might be in your future, choose the Encore ESP instead.
Little tip: start in the middle of the range for pour-over and adjust from there. Sour and thin? Go a step finer. Bitter and heavy? A step coarser.
Specifications
- Brand
- Baratza
- Model
- ZCG485BLK
- Category
- Coffee Grinders
- Dimensions
- 130 × 150 × 340 mm (W × D × H)
- Weight
- 2.53 kg
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Maintenance
- Low
Compatibility & maintenance
Happy with every common filter method: pour-over, drip machines, AeroPress and French press. It isn't designed to dial in espresso; the Encore ESP is the one for that.
Every few weeks, run a grinder-cleaning product through it or brush out the burrs, and go easy on oily or flavoured beans. Baratza sells replacement burrs and parts, so it can keep going for years.
Questions about the Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Can the Baratza Encore grind for espresso?
It is not designed for espresso: its steps are too large to dial in a shot precisely. The Baratza Encore ESP adds fine micro-steps for espresso.
How many grind settings does the Baratza Encore have?
40 settings, using 40 mm hardened steel conical burrs made in Liechtenstein.
Which brew methods is the Baratza Encore good for?
Filter methods: pour-over, drip coffee makers, AeroPress and French press.
Can the Baratza Encore be repaired?
Yes. Baratza sells replacement burrs and parts, so worn parts can be replaced instead of the whole grinder.
How we researched this
This is a researched profile compiled from manufacturer documentation and the sources below. We have not tested this equipment ourselves. Our editorial policy.
- Manufacturer details from the amazon.com listing (ASIN B007F183LK), checked 30 Oct 2026