How is Baratza Encore ESP as grinding machine for espresso?
How is Baratza Encore ESP as grinding machine for espresso?
Hello again, After getting Gaggia Classic Pro Evo in August 2023, I have been using pre ground coffee from my local coffee shop.
I am planning to get Baratza Encore ESP to pair with my GCP since the grinder is currently on sale for like 10% off on Retail price.
Wanted to know if Encore ESP would be a good choice?
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I know the other guy on this thread said that the ESP sucks because it's not stepless.
I have one, and it grinds pretty fine coffee. Yes, I can't do micro-adjustments, but then again, I wonder if I would make the most out of it.
Aside from having no timer/dosing function, I really have no complaints, and my coffee just got way way better.
Typically you can compensate for the lack of micro adjustments by varying the dose. E.g. of the next finer step is a bit too fine, drop 0.5-1g from the dose to balance the flow rate. Of course you need a scale for that but I assume you'd want to have a scale anyway, even if it's a more general cooking scale. Am I wrong?
Thanks for the insight. It's a lot of money for me, so wanted to get few opinions from people who use it.
Thanks for sharing your experience. :)
Hopefully will get it and post an update here!
Cheers mate!