Encore ESP Pro

Baratza

Encore ESP Pro

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New to this, new set up

Enjoy your new bambino! Yes, for that budget point I’d go for Baratza Encore ESP/ Pro or a DF54. Great grinders. The OXO should definitely be returned because it’s not really capable of doing what you need it for :) Have fun

Many-Praline-8816 in r/espresso

January 15, 2026 at 11:44 PM

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Breville combo

There is very little chance this is a legitimate web store. That price is suspiciously low even for a used or refurbished espresso maker alone, much less with an included grinder. Please be very wary of this site, and check with more folks on Reddit to see if it's legitimate. This definitely feels "

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venerablem0m in r/JamesHoffmann

June 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM

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Grounds come out in chunky clumps? [ECM automatik 54]

Isn't the answer right there: "WDT them away." Not at all uncommon--e.g. I've found that the Baratza Encore ESP can be the same, with my dark-roast beans. Interestingly, using the same burrs, the Baratza Encore ESP Pro produces non-clumpy, fluffy grounds, seemingly as the result of the grinder's inc

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Longjumping_Two2774 in r/espresso

February 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM

22

Breville Dose Control Pro

If that’s US dollars, hell no. Buy a Baratza Encore ESP (or ESP Pro) instead.

BruceWayne3307 in r/espresso

March 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM

16

DF54... I am at my wits end.

Had the same problem and returned it. Got a Baratza encore esp pro and it has never clogged so far.

Able-Juggernaut9610 in r/espresso

May 25, 2026 at 4:54 PM

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Help me choose a coffee grinder!! [$500 budget]

Baratza Encore ESP Pro, it's what cured my rage after the Fellow Opus. Whatever you do, do NOT get an Opus. With the Encore ESP Pro you're good to grind just about anything from a reputable brand for $299.

djoliverm in r/espresso

January 29, 2026 at 5:38 AM

15

Best beginner machine?

Get a good grinder like a DF54 or a Baratza Encore ESP Pro and a Breville Bambino Plus and you'll be making great coffee so long as you also have good coffee

Low_Pie3001 in r/AustralianCoffee

April 3, 2026 at 7:59 AM

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Espresso machine with grinder [$600-700]

The problem with espresso machines with built-in grinders is that the grinders are of poor quality. When brewing espresso, the grinder is the most important part of the setup, much more important than the brewer. A Breville Bambino Plus paired with a DF54, Baratza ESP Pro, or Eureka Mignon Zero 55s

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MyCatsNameIsBernie in r/espresso

August 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM

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Tips for a newbie with a bambino plus, what else to buy?

A grinder and a scale. That's the only requirement, really. I have a Baratza Encore ESP Pro (the Pro is different from the regular ESP). The OEM portafilter and baskets are perfectly fine. You need to WDT (I don't), especially you get a good enough grinder. Other than that a nicer tamper is nice to

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FrickinLazerBeams in r/espresso

July 14, 2026 at 9:22 PM

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Novata que precisa de dicas :)

MUDANÇAS! Parabéns por saires da Nespresso. É logo meio caminho andado para melhorares MUITO a qualidade (e até o custo por café). Sobre o moinho: o Sage Dose Control Pro é uma escolha honesta para começar. Tens doseamento automático Agora, parte sincera: há duas limitações que vemos bastante: algum

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One_Bar7446 in r/cafept

April 14, 2026 at 10:49 AM

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