{"product_id":"baratza-esp-conical-burr-grinder","title":"Baratza ESP Espresso Grinder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBaratza Encore ESP\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the most trusted entry-level grinder in specialty coffee and adds an important upgrade: stepped adjustment optimized specifically for the espresso range. Where the original Encore was primarily designed for filter coffee, the ESP variant brings its adjustment range and step increments into the tight tolerances that espresso demands — making it the go-to recommendation for espresso beginners who want a dedicated, purpose-built grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaratza is known for the repairability and longevity of their grinders, and the Encore ESP is no exception — replacement burrs and parts are readily available, and Baratza's service program is the best in the industry. If you're buying your first standalone espresso grinder and want something that will serve you well for years without complication, the Encore ESP is where we start that conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso-optimized stepped adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e — 30 settings calibrated for the espresso range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40mm conical steel burrs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Baratza's proven burr set, consistent grind quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaratza DC motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable, long-lasting, low heat generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrounds bin or portafilter holder\u003c\/strong\u003e — grind directly into portafilter with optional attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple pulse button\u003c\/strong\u003e — intuitive operation with no complex programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest-in-class repairability\u003c\/strong\u003e — full parts availability, Baratza service program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Baratza's industry-leading customer support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurr Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm conical steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC motor, 110V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450–558 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 stepped settings, espresso-optimized range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePulse button (manual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHopper Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrounds Bin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~65 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 × 150 × 340 mm \/ 5.1\" × 5.9\" × 13.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 kg \/ 6.8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaratza ESP vs Encore ESP Pro — what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Baratza ESP is the entry version. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/encore-esp-pro\"\u003eEncore ESP Pro\u003c\/a\u003e is the upgraded version with the Etzinger M2 burr set (originally designed for the Virtuoso) and a wider espresso-focused grind range. Both share the dosing cup design that fits 53\/54mm and 58mm portafilters. The Pro's burrs handle light roasts noticeably better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this really enough grinder for \"real\" espresso?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a $200 grinder paired with a $700-$1,200 machine, yes — you'll pull genuinely good shots, especially with medium roasts. For a $2,000+ machine, the Baratza ESP becomes the bottleneck. Match grinder spend to machine spend, ideally 50-75% of machine cost on the grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStepped or stepless adjustment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepped, with two distinct \"resolutions\" — a fine-resolution espresso side and a coarser brew side. The stepped approach trades dial-in precision for ease of use; you'll find your espresso setting and stay near it. Not as flexible as stepless grinders for chasing optimal extraction across different beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with Breville machines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the included dosing cup fits both 53\/54mm portafilters (Bambino, Barista series) and 58mm portafilters (with the included adapter). One of the few entry grinders that explicitly handles both size ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow loud is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoud. The Encore platform is designed for home use but isn't insulated like a Eureka. Roughly 75-80dB during grinding — fine for daytime use, jarring at 5am next to a sleeping partner. If quiet operation matters, look at a Specialita or William.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about retention?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard for the Encore platform — about 1-2g per dose. Acceptable for daily medium-roast use. If you rotate beans frequently or chase low retention specifically, consider single-dose grinders like the DF64.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I outgrow it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost buyers do, eventually. Owners on r\/espresso commonly upgrade after 1-3 years to the Specialita, Atom 75, or DF64. The ESP is the right \"first real espresso grinder\" — it's not the right forever grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Pairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Whole Latte Love and CoffeeGeek bundles, plus r\/espresso entry-tier discussions, the Baratza ESP pairs naturally with entry-prosumer and Breville machines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMachines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lelit-victoria-single-boiler-espresso-machine\"\u003eLelit Victoria\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e ($999) — natural entry-prosumer pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreville Bambino Plus \/ Barista Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dual-portafilter-size dosing cup is designed for these.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModded Gaggia Classic Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e — common entry-tier pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded accessories (per CoffeeGeek)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBean hopper + lid, portafilter dosing cup, 58mm dosing cup adapter, dosing cup base, ground coffee bin, burr cleaning brush, burr shims. Most everything you need to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll want to add\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrated tamper\u003c\/strong\u003e — 58mm or 53mm depending on your machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottomless portafilter\u003c\/strong\u003e for your machine — surfaces grind quality issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e — Timemore Black Mirror at the budget end ($35-50).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/urnex-grindz-grinder-cleaning-tablets\"\u003eUrnex Grindz cleaning tablets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — monthly burr clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurr brush\u003c\/strong\u003e (included) for chute cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePairings sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coffeegeek.com\/reviews\/fullreview\/baratza-encore-esp-grinder\/\"\u003eCoffeeGeek Encore ESP review\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/redditrecs.com\/electric-coffee-grinder\/model\/baratza-encore-esp\/\"\u003eRedditRecs aggregated reviews\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wholelattelove.com\/products\/baratza-encore-esp-coffee-and-espresso-grinder\"\u003eWhole Latte Love\u003c\/a\u003e, and r\/espresso entry-grinder discussions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📖 Related Reading From Our Service Team\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kanen-coffee-blog\/best-espresso-grinder-under-1000-2026\"\u003eBest espresso grinder under $1,000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/encore-esp-pro\"\u003eEncore ESP Pro — the upgraded version with M2 burrs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSee It In Person at Our Berkeley Showroom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our customers love to try before they buy — and we encourage that. Come visit our showroom in Berkeley, CA and see this machine running alongside the espresso equipment it pairs best with. Our team will walk you through the settings, workflow, and how it fits your coffee routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kanencoffee.com\/bookappointment\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook a free showroom appointment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — no pressure, just great coffee and honest advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Kanen Coffee?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerkeley showroom\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Encore ESP is on our floor alongside the espresso machines it pairs with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-house repair technicians\u003c\/strong\u003e — we service Baratza grinders and stock replacement parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest beginner advice\u003c\/strong\u003e — if a different grinder suits you better, we'll say so\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Baratza dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e — full manufacturer warranty honored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f5f0;border-left:4px solid #2d2926;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#2d2926;\"\u003e🔧 Kanen Tech Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulian (Lead Tech):\u003c\/strong\u003e “Baratza makes really serviceable grinders. This one is a solid all-rounder — good for both espresso and filter. Parts are easy to source and Baratza actually encourages home repair, which is rare. Keep the burrs clean and you'll get consistent results for years.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conical burr set produces consistent grinds at espresso-fine settings. We recommend this as the first grinder upgrade when someone outgrows their built-in grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Baratza","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52154588397882,"sku":"SQ2290230","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52154588430650,"sku":"SQ6083954","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/2754\/6938\/files\/Breville_2BBarista_2BExpress_2BImpress_2BA_406a886f-6d70-4d3f-b51c-d6673df15c61.webp?v=1763787739","url":"https:\/\/kanencoffee.com\/products\/baratza-esp-conical-burr-grinder","provider":"Kanen Coffee: Home Espresso Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}