@Lance Hedrick which would you recommend? The baratza esp or J max hand grinder? New to the world of espresso but want the best quality between the two. Or what would be your top recommended espresso for under 250
And Off I am too another late listen to an unknown Van Morrison song. Chick a Boom It really exists. Bang Sessions Lance also has the looks like he's straight from this singer songwriter era. Dave Crosby, yep, except for the cool two tone jacket
I usually do a simple 3 pour recipe for pourover tests. It's not as good as my ultimate recipe, but I need something to be as consistent as possible. 15-240 at 95C 60-90-90
I'm wondering if you would recommend getting the Encore ESP for my situation: I have a Virtuoso from 2016 which I used primarily for pour overs until about a year ago when I picked up a pre-millennium La Pavoni Professional. Now im probably 50/50 pour over/espressos and really enjoy the nerdiness of the lever espresso machine. Ive been making due with the coarse steps on the virtuoso and can make really enjoyable espressos but am interested in something I can fine tune more. Im really interested in the Niche, but havent pulled the trigger due to price point. Based on this review I would look at the Encore ESP over the Opus, but am wondering if it would be a substantial enough step up from my virtuoso? Or should I hold out until I can bite the bullet on the Niche? Any other grinders you think I should look at between the ESP and the Niche?
I'm super excited about these new, budget options! For the normal everyday coffee drinker, It's easier to swallow $200 for a good grinder to make better coffee than $700 or more!
As someone who upgraded their burrs on the original Encore, I can't tell you how happy it makes me that you don't have to take the whole machine apart to take the cone burr out anymore.
@@ucshyguy88 even once is a pain in the ass from the factory. everything is impossibly tight and I broke mult parts doing something that they made sound super easy. I gave up and sent it in to them to repair.
Make sure to hit that like and subscribe! The trolls have come out hard and early on this one with dislikes. what are your thoughts on the revamping of this classic?
Chris Baca did a repair video on the OG Encore a couple of years ago, and IIRC he heard from Baratza that they made that burr holder in plastic so it breaks easily when a stone gets in there, in order to save the burrs. Makes sense, as almost every spare part of Baratza is available for home-repair, that's a big part of their company policy as you also pointed out in the video.
My OG encore had a sudden drop in grind quality. Looked up some videos and while I had it apart to fix it I was able to upgrade my burr to the new one. Pretty awesome how supportive they are and how they make it possible to only fix but to upgrade their machines.
Yo Lance. I remember competing against you at our Latte art comp when you visited our little shop in Columbus, Indiana. I’ve been seriously enjoying your videos more and more, and watching you has been inspiring for my little barista self to learn more and more. Also, seriously love the more budget friendly options coming out! 👏🏻
Lance, I have to say that I was always super impressed with your knowledge but now, with the new set-up in Portugal, I'm crazy about every one of your films. Production is top notch, it looks great, sounds great and most of all, you seem to be very happy with what you're doing and it makes it even better for me as a fan. Keep it up!
Thanks for bringing attention to this price point, we need more of these. I did buy a J-max a year ago and am happy with it, but I am curious to hear how you would compare the 1zpresso vs the Encore ESP for espresso? Thanks
I'm pretty sure that the burrs in the ESP are the m2 burrs from the virtuoso, which can also be purchased as an upgrade kit for existing encore owners. Just in case anyone wants the better taste profile without spending $200!
The part number is different on Baratzas parts manuals, but I think it may just be an unthreaded Virtuoso burr. It is listed as an M2 burr on the parts list
Good review. The original Encore was NOT recommended for espresso so that capability with the new model is a big deal. Baratza really bends over backwards to support their product. A friend gave me a broken encore with a bad control board so I called Baratza in Seattle and they sent me a new one no charge, no questions asked! Don’t know how anyone feels about mega appliance company Breville but they recently purchased Baratza and I don’t know how long they will continue with their generous free parts and service. Nonetheless it’s great to see they’re continuing to innovate.
As a starter in the specialty coffee world who bought a 1zpresso x Pro I'm still super happy with it but also love these kind of reviews/comparison videos. Keep them coming!
Okay, I wanted to give time before leaving any comments anywhere but, I watched several videos before deciding to buy this grinder and btl user comments would be useful for future potential buyers. It might just be me but, after 3 and a bit months, I'm really disappointed. First, the retention is shocking; often a gram or even 2 from an 18g dose. And really bad clumping too. Baratza recommend starting at setting 15 for espresso but clumping is bad even up to 18 or 19. I watched Lance's recent video about seasoning really hoping it would tell me this would get better but small. conical burrs here and no sign of improvement, probably not going to get better. I'm already thinking about changing. Anybody have a different experience? Or better, the same experience and manage to fix it?
That’s exactly my thoughts, got mine a few weeks ago, I have up to 3 gram retention when I using it for an espresso. And hell yes the clumps a crazy sometimes
I've been making espresso out of an Encore for years now despite internet haters saying it can't be done. It's a fantastic machine for the money, and I'm glad they finally got a version that's designed with Espresso in mind. It's not a perfect machine by any means, but it's an excellent machine for most people. Baratza is also an awesome company, and you won't get better support for the money. Also big-up lance for the grind-button remix, I'm glad someone has found a use for that thing.
I was using my baratza encore somewhat successfully for espresso for a few months, I found the biggest drawbacks for espresso for me were that sometimes I would need to be in between clicks and that I couldn't get fine enough for some beans ( i think this one could be fixed with some modding) this new encore fixes those two issues. The Issue that was a dealbreaker for me was that it had too much retention for me with espresso grind and that made switching between pourover and espresso really unpleasant. I think that is still going to be an issue with this if someone is hoping for a grinder to do both it will only work if you are happy cleaning out your machine every time you want pourover after making espresso.
@@ebbbrock You can modify the grinder and remove the piece that clicks to make the Encore have stepless adjustment. If you're going back and fourth between Espresso and Pourover though you might just want to get a new grinder for Espresso and use the Encore for drip.
Started my coffee journey around 2 years ago, wanted to upgrade some stuff but the prices are crazy so I am really excited for this year, bringing all the budget things that are capable of doing great coffee. Awesome review and explanations.
That a felt washer. Same on Breville barista express built in grinder. Very easy to brake. Somebody told me it’s more for vibrations. I have replace it with rubber washer and works perfect.
When you were doing the taste test at the end you started out by saying the cups in the back are your favorite but then you said the ones in the front were your favorite or am I missing something if you got around 15 minutes you'll see what I mean
lance mf’ing hendrick! you are an absolute JOY to watch. i haven’t watched in a while, but youtube knows i’m cheap and pushed these videos to me. thank you for everything you do!
Thank you so much for the Misophonia check 😭 It's such a little thing, but to me it means a lot, mouth noises like that just shut me down lol, thank you again ❤️
Thank you so much for doing these reviews! Just recently got an espresso machine after only filter coffee for years and I've been having a hard time finding an electric grinder that does both reasonably well. Between this and the Fellow, it feels like the Baratza is a better choice as I explore espresso more. Super excited for when I can purchase this and no longer have to hand grind. Great review (and great beatboxing) as always!
Watched their stream on Prima yesterday. That grind adjustment mechanism seemed really interesting to me, so I’m glad to see it broken down. Was between this and the new Fellow, but this one looks like it’s the better investment.
@@LanceHedrick Forgive me if I missed it in the video, but how would you put this against the SD40? I’m currently using the SD40 for espresso and the original Encore for filter, but I’d love to get down to one machine. Is this a good replacement for those two?
I think it can hold its weight against sd40. I think you might lose a little bit with it, but that's arguable! negligible. I'd recommend selling the two and downsizing, if that is what you'd want to do
As these dual purpose electric grinders come down in price, it'd be interesting to compare to some of the high quality dual purpose hand grinders. Example Encore ESP vs 1zpresso K-Max. Or Fellow Opus vs X-Pro or something. Oh and off-topic, but why did you start referring them as one-zpresso in your last couple of videos instead of EZ-presso? Are viewers getting confused when it's not spelled out for them?
The adjustment ring is a really great design. Not to mention the baratza customer service. Have repaired a number of broken baratza after years of good service.
Thank you Lance for many videos with lot of infomation. I have question and need your advuce. My Breville expresso machine losts presure when i changed from double wall to regular bottomless basket. Please advise how fix? Do i have to buy new machine?
I have 1Zpresso Jx-pro but want to switch to an electric grinder to reduce manual work. Is encore esp better than jx-pro for espresso? Or is sk40 or sette 30 better?
Equal parts entertaining and informative as ever Lance. Brilliant video, great to see you finding your stride with your videos now, as well as getting the sort of wide audience you deserve. (Also, I appreciate the misophonia warnings!)
Would you recommend this for someone doing 50/50 espresso/drip? Or would I be better going up to $400 for the Varia VS3, DF64, Sette 270 or some Eureka?
I modified my Encore with the M2 burr and the Preciso adjustment ring. Ignoring the plastic and the lack of a timer switch, it’s fungible with the Preciso. I haven’t used the new Encore ESP, but I feel like making the official version of my modded Encore would have been better for home espresso. This looks like the “double pin” mod people have been doing for a while. The stepless Preciso slider never left me wanting for more adjustment. That said, all the creature comforts they added look great.
Thank you so much, Lance, I was waiting for your review because I was looking to buy this or the Opus. I didn't like Opus and his adjustment system, and the adjustment system on the Encore is just clever! I know I will enjoy great cups on my Flair Pro 2 with the Encore :)
Fantastic review and comparison. Love the explanation of the burr gap and threads. Baratza killed it with the grind adjustment mechanism. Does Baratza have a bellow for their single dosing hopper?
I got my first grinder last year- a second-hand Baratza Virtuoso Plus, it feels like the original "Encore but better" based on my experience of the V+ and what people say about the Encore and Encore ESP. I didn't realise just how similar the Encore ESP was to the V+ though, the internals are instantly recognisable, even down to the red tab to help you seat the collar burr. I've loved the filter coffee out of the V+ and I'm really getting the hang of espresso with it now and the shots are coming out better and better all the time. It makes me want to stay in Baratza's ecosystem moving forward. Thinking of getting a Vario+ at some point in the future, when I have the budget for it.
I love and am highly excited for the entry level category as it opens the world to potentially more people to appreciate the world of coffee for a higher price to performance ratio than ever before.
This is why I adore your reviews. You're thorough to the tee. Keep it up. BTW, do you think the new threading system might deteriorate over time and hamper grind dial's movement?
I feel bad about my comment about the audio hitting so hard you actually mentioned it this video. Just wanted to say massive improvement in the more recent videos, sorry for being harsh
If it launches with a few more color options, it will blow Fellow out of the water. It looks simple enough to appeal to the beginner market who are worried about having coffee takeover their kitchen.
The fact that Baratza as a company has made longevity and repairability into the cornerstone of their business model makes me so happy. To get that from any company these days is rare, but even more so from a company known in the industry for making lower-end (I speak relatively here of course), affordable products. It's refreshing and I'm sure has earned them a lot of loyalty over the years. I know it has from me.
We're not getting top tier quality, best tasting coffee out there, yet the barazza is an A tier machine in one of your last videos. What would you buy if you don't have an EG1 budget?
chicky chicky boom boom lol Not in the market for this grinder but this is my second video watched on the encore today, just watched sprometheus’ video. The things we do for coffee 😂
Would you recommend the esp over the sette 270? I have the sette 230 with the micro adjustment. So just curious on which you think is better regarding the espresso ?
Hello. I just bought recently this Baratza encore ESP machine, but I have not gotten yet the good espresso I wished. I bought Bustelo supreme whole beans, and I am using grinder #15-18. I haven’t gotten yet that creamy espresso. I would like to ask you how many grams are needed for a shot of 2 espressos in a de’longhi dedica maestro plus machine?And also, what grinder number do you recommend to get a creamy espresso? Thank you for your time and your excellent video
Hi! Came across your page a HUGE fan of your videos, enjoyable and such an authentic person you are! I recently just purchased this grinder and was wondering where you got the single dose burr? 😅
For some reason i cannot find the Baratza Encore ESP with the same top design as that white model. The ones i find on amazon look exactly the same as that black model on the left with the big cofee container on top of it. Why? Am I looking into the wrong machine?
Thanks for the video! I’m confused thou.. at 14:54 u pointed to the two bowls closer to u and said it’s juicier, better, etc.. n the further ones not as good…then went on to talk about the burrs But at 16:12, he said the closer ones are the least favourite… Hope u can clarify on it! Thanks Lance!
I'm wayching these vids to learn n up my coffee game. But the unexpected comedy show is a hell'ava bonus.. Educational entertainment. Your a niche dude!
I'd like for him to put the encore aganist a more expenive one and then split both into 3 cups each and tell us if he can taste the difference...its can't be that different...can it? lol
Do you think any other companies will also make a grinder in this space? I have a really cheap one right now and can wait a bit longer, but do you think there would be any other competitors?
It really is! They're close. I tried to break it down in my mind at the end, but am hoping people just use my reviews to critically examine what they want and what delivers for them
Chicky Chicky Boom Boom! But I am in the comments because of clickbait disclaimer ua-cam.com/video/FVbDowbJ9jU/v-deo.html What with the grinders? Is it some dark past, that this grinders are hiding?
A question from a coffee novice: I have an inexpensive espresso machine and for 10 years have had a Dualit Burr grinder, having been told I needed a Burr grinder. I do not have a refined coffee palate but I prefer espresso to other types. I have the grinder permanently set on the finest grind. If I bought a Baratza Encore ESP, would I notice the flavor differences offered by the different espresso grinds?
...I was watching this to compare to the opus and during the barista box my 6 year old son started breaking it down...I think he liked it so kid approved
@@LanceHedrick as an Encore owner, this makes me wonder if I should upgrade my upgraded M2 burr to this new ESP burr for better filter coffee. I am also wondering if I could or should buy the parts off Baratza’s website to upgrade my encore into an encore ESP and what parts I would need to buy to do that.
is it chikE or chicky or chicie or chickeeeee? Are both the chickys spelled the same? Are both the booms spelt the same? Are there hyphens anywhere or elided spaces or capitals? camel case? You can't just give partial instructions--have mercy! some of us are autistic
I dont have a grinder and have three boys . I have a heavy groceries budget so im definitely getting this grinder. I have been searching for an affordable one anf i think this will be it.
Chicky-chicky boom boom
baratza coming BACK
"Why not Chitty chitty bang bang, we love you! "
Boom shacka-lacka
@Lance Hedrick which would you recommend? The baratza esp or J max hand grinder? New to the world of espresso but want the best quality between the two. Or what would be your top recommended espresso for under 250
And Off I am too another late listen to an unknown Van Morrison song.
Chick a Boom
It really exists. Bang Sessions
Lance also has the looks like he's straight from this singer songwriter era. Dave Crosby, yep, except for the cool two tone jacket
🎉 that percussion groove was tight! My 8 year old Capresso Infinity grinder needs replacin’…seems like a great option
It's a fantastic one. And backed by their support- it's a no Brainer at the price point
Same on the nostalgia! Do you use your ultimate pour over recipe for all these review/compare videos?
I do not! I don't like the added agitation. It is iimpossible to replicate as perfectly as needed for these tests.
You know my next question then 😂 what’s your go to recipe for testing?
I usually do a simple 3 pour recipe for pourover tests. It's not as good as my ultimate recipe, but I need something to be as consistent as possible. 15-240 at 95C 60-90-90
Great video! Do you think this outpreforms the akira koki m520a or similar budget flat burr grinders for home espresso? Thank you!
wish I had som decaf to watch this to at 10pm
I need to set my Baratza always in number 1. What’s wrong?
I'm wondering if you would recommend getting the Encore ESP for my situation: I have a Virtuoso from 2016 which I used primarily for pour overs until about a year ago when I picked up a pre-millennium La Pavoni Professional. Now im probably 50/50 pour over/espressos and really enjoy the nerdiness of the lever espresso machine. Ive been making due with the coarse steps on the virtuoso and can make really enjoyable espressos but am interested in something I can fine tune more. Im really interested in the Niche, but havent pulled the trigger due to price point. Based on this review I would look at the Encore ESP over the Opus, but am wondering if it would be a substantial enough step up from my virtuoso? Or should I hold out until I can bite the bullet on the Niche? Any other grinders you think I should look at between the ESP and the Niche?
I had to show my wife the beat box 😂
There's a need for an aftermarket bellows for the ESP!
If you get the single dose hopper in this vid you can actually lift it up and down to create some air pressure. Works really well!
@@jm56481 Does it come with the single dose hopper when you buy it new?
@@texarkana3781 unfortunately it’s a $25 accessory
"caresses your tongue evenly" haha
Your beatbox skills are impressive as always! Had me rolling at work 🤣
Incredible content, as always. Thank you for all that you do!
haha! thank you- for watching me at work lol!
Yo can't wait for more beatboxing this was doooope /does the b-boy props hand wave
I'm super excited about these new, budget options! For the normal everyday coffee drinker, It's easier to swallow $200 for a good grinder to make better coffee than $700 or more!
I agree wholeheartedly! Such a good time to get into coffee
So many new grinders out now even for Espresso just lovely. 1-2 years ago there was basically just the smart grinder pro.
@@LanceHedrick What would you put this at vs the Turin SD40?!?!? I just bought both because I can't decide...
I was on the fence with the new Fellow Opus but this seems a better buy
@@texarkana3781 Works perfectly once dialed in correctly. Very tedious, but wonderful after all dialed in!
As someone who upgraded their burrs on the original Encore, I can't tell you how happy it makes me that you don't have to take the whole machine apart to take the cone burr out anymore.
Right?! such a massively helpful part. That, the burr set, and the dialing. Massive.
How often did you take out the cone burr?
@@ucshyguy88 even once is a pain in the ass from the factory. everything is impossibly tight and I broke mult parts doing something that they made sound super easy. I gave up and sent it in to them to repair.
Make sure to hit that like and subscribe! The trolls have come out hard and early on this one with dislikes.
what are your thoughts on the revamping of this classic?
I’ve been waiting months for this. I don’t know when is going to be available in Chile though
I hope sooner than later!
I really can decide maybe get the Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 and a espresso hand grinder?
Chris Baca did a repair video on the OG Encore a couple of years ago, and IIRC he heard from Baratza that they made that burr holder in plastic so it breaks easily when a stone gets in there, in order to save the burrs. Makes sense, as almost every spare part of Baratza is available for home-repair, that's a big part of their company policy as you also pointed out in the video.
My OG encore had a sudden drop in grind quality. Looked up some videos and while I had it apart to fix it I was able to upgrade my burr to the new one. Pretty awesome how supportive they are and how they make it possible to only fix but to upgrade their machines.
Yo Lance. I remember competing against you at our Latte art comp when you visited our little shop in Columbus, Indiana. I’ve been seriously enjoying your videos more and more, and watching you has been inspiring for my little barista self to learn more and more. Also, seriously love the more budget friendly options coming out! 👏🏻
chicky chicky boom boom
Lance, I have to say that I was always super impressed with your knowledge but now, with the new set-up in Portugal, I'm crazy about every one of your films. Production is top notch, it looks great, sounds great and most of all, you seem to be very happy with what you're doing and it makes it even better for me as a fan. Keep it up!
Thank you, Kuba! It's been an absolute dream to move out here and my cameraman is now a good friend. It's delightful
@@LanceHedrick Welcome to Portugal? Greetings from Lisboa, Really interesting contents
Thanks for bringing attention to this price point, we need more of these. I did buy a J-max a year ago and am happy with it, but I am curious to hear how you would compare the 1zpresso vs the Encore ESP for espresso? Thanks
As someone who just got an espresso machine a week ago, these new releases of grinders are boggling my mind😂
right !? i'm so excited for the coffee world.
Thanks Lance! This is a super exciting release from Baratza. Finally, an entry-level multipurpose electric grinder worth owning!
I'm pretty sure that the burrs in the ESP are the m2 burrs from the virtuoso, which can also be purchased as an upgrade kit for existing encore owners. Just in case anyone wants the better taste profile without spending $200!
The part number is different on Baratzas parts manuals, but I think it may just be an unthreaded Virtuoso burr. It is listed as an M2 burr on the parts list
Yes, James Hoffmann videos are very informative and well made - but can he beatbox to his coffee grinder though? 🤔
Good review. The original Encore was NOT recommended for espresso so that capability with the new model is a big deal. Baratza really bends over backwards to support their product. A friend gave me a broken encore with a bad control board so I called Baratza in Seattle and they sent me a new one no charge, no questions asked! Don’t know how anyone feels about mega appliance company Breville but they recently purchased Baratza and I don’t know how long they will continue with their generous free parts and service. Nonetheless it’s great to see they’re continuing to innovate.
As a starter in the specialty coffee world who bought a 1zpresso x Pro I'm still super happy with it but also love these kind of reviews/comparison videos. Keep them coming!
Okay, I wanted to give time before leaving any comments anywhere but, I watched several videos before deciding to buy this grinder and btl user comments would be useful for future potential buyers. It might just be me but, after 3 and a bit months, I'm really disappointed. First, the retention is shocking; often a gram or even 2 from an 18g dose. And really bad clumping too. Baratza recommend starting at setting 15 for espresso but clumping is bad even up to 18 or 19. I watched Lance's recent video about seasoning really hoping it would tell me this would get better but small. conical burrs here and no sign of improvement, probably not going to get better. I'm already thinking about changing. Anybody have a different experience? Or better, the same experience and manage to fix it?
That’s exactly my thoughts, got mine a few weeks ago, I have up to 3 gram retention when I using it for an espresso. And hell yes the clumps a crazy sometimes
I've been making espresso out of an Encore for years now despite internet haters saying it can't be done. It's a fantastic machine for the money, and I'm glad they finally got a version that's designed with Espresso in mind. It's not a perfect machine by any means, but it's an excellent machine for most people. Baratza is also an awesome company, and you won't get better support for the money.
Also big-up lance for the grind-button remix, I'm glad someone has found a use for that thing.
Yes! Can do espresso with a simple shim! So glad it has served you well for so long. And thanks!
I was using my baratza encore somewhat successfully for espresso for a few months, I found the biggest drawbacks for espresso for me were that sometimes I would need to be in between clicks and that I couldn't get fine enough for some beans ( i think this one could be fixed with some modding) this new encore fixes those two issues. The Issue that was a dealbreaker for me was that it had too much retention for me with espresso grind and that made switching between pourover and espresso really unpleasant. I think that is still going to be an issue with this if someone is hoping for a grinder to do both it will only work if you are happy cleaning out your machine every time you want pourover after making espresso.
@@LanceHedrick under the burr?
I also manages to get espresso out of my old encore. I use to grind super fine and put it through the flair really nicely.
@@ebbbrock You can modify the grinder and remove the piece that clicks to make the Encore have stepless adjustment. If you're going back and fourth between Espresso and Pourover though you might just want to get a new grinder for Espresso and use the Encore for drip.
@ min 11:30 if Jack Black was a coffee champ. 😂
Started my coffee journey around 2 years ago, wanted to upgrade some stuff but the prices are crazy so I am really excited for this year, bringing all the budget things that are capable of doing great coffee. Awesome review and explanations.
Agreed! Much needed shift of focus onto more accessibly priced gear!
That a felt washer. Same on Breville barista express built in grinder. Very easy to brake. Somebody told me it’s more for vibrations. I have replace it with rubber washer and works perfect.
Oh nice! That is a good tip!
When you were doing the taste test at the end you started out by saying the cups in the back are your favorite but then you said the ones in the front were your favorite or am I missing something if you got around 15 minutes you'll see what I mean
No. I just misspoke. Didn't matter anyway because they were split.
lance mf’ing hendrick! you are an absolute JOY to watch. i haven’t watched in a while, but youtube knows i’m cheap and pushed these videos to me. thank you for everything you do!
Thank you so much for the Misophonia check 😭 It's such a little thing, but to me it means a lot, mouth noises like that just shut me down lol, thank you again ❤️
Thank you so much for doing these reviews! Just recently got an espresso machine after only filter coffee for years and I've been having a hard time finding an electric grinder that does both reasonably well. Between this and the Fellow, it feels like the Baratza is a better choice as I explore espresso more. Super excited for when I can purchase this and no longer have to hand grind. Great review (and great beatboxing) as always!
thank you so much! And exciting times! Hope you enjoy whichever choice you make!
Watched their stream on Prima yesterday. That grind adjustment mechanism seemed really interesting to me, so I’m glad to see it broken down. Was between this and the new Fellow, but this one looks like it’s the better investment.
I personally would take the longevity of baratza support and this dialing system.
@@LanceHedrick Forgive me if I missed it in the video, but how would you put this against the SD40? I’m currently using the SD40 for espresso and the original Encore for filter, but I’d love to get down to one machine. Is this a good replacement for those two?
I think it can hold its weight against sd40. I think you might lose a little bit with it, but that's arguable! negligible. I'd recommend selling the two and downsizing, if that is what you'd want to do
Yes, fellow is sus
As these dual purpose electric grinders come down in price, it'd be interesting to compare to some of the high quality dual purpose hand grinders. Example Encore ESP vs 1zpresso K-Max. Or Fellow Opus vs X-Pro or something.
Oh and off-topic, but why did you start referring them as one-zpresso in your last couple of videos instead of EZ-presso? Are viewers getting confused when it's not spelled out for them?
The adjustment ring is a really great design. Not to mention the baratza customer service. Have repaired a number of broken baratza after years of good service.
I’m looking at either the Encore or the Turin SD40… does the Turin make a better Espresso shot in your opinion?
ayo that beatboxing tho you're nasty with it
Thank you Lance for many videos with lot of infomation.
I have question and need your advuce.
My Breville expresso machine losts presure when i changed from double wall to regular bottomless basket. Please advise how fix?
Do i have to buy new machine?
I have 1Zpresso Jx-pro but want to switch to an electric grinder to reduce manual work. Is encore esp better than jx-pro for espresso? Or is sk40 or sette 30 better?
FR enjoyed the beatboxing 🙌
Watched a bunch of your videos. Getting started with espresso. Enjoying the content. Thanks for everything
Equal parts entertaining and informative as ever Lance. Brilliant video, great to see you finding your stride with your videos now, as well as getting the sort of wide audience you deserve. (Also, I appreciate the misophonia warnings!)
Point worth mentioning. Lots of 3D printed mods for baratza
super good point. pissed I forgot tbh
Would you recommend this for someone doing 50/50 espresso/drip? Or would I be better going up to $400 for the Varia VS3, DF64, Sette 270 or some Eureka?
Love your videos. Beatbox was 🤣 How would the Breville smart Pro Stand against these two ?
I modified my Encore with the M2 burr and the Preciso adjustment ring. Ignoring the plastic and the lack of a timer switch, it’s fungible with the Preciso. I haven’t used the new Encore ESP, but I feel like making the official version of my modded Encore would have been better for home espresso. This looks like the “double pin” mod people have been doing for a while. The stepless Preciso slider never left me wanting for more adjustment.
That said, all the creature comforts they added look great.
I also modified my Encore with the M2 burr and Preciso adjustment ring
Thank you so much, Lance, I was waiting for your review because I was looking to buy this or the Opus. I didn't like Opus and his adjustment system, and the adjustment system on the Encore is just clever! I know I will enjoy great cups on my Flair Pro 2 with the Encore :)
Man god damnit, he's so much fun. Had to pause the vid to come and like because of the beatboxing
#beatbox You are the #goat.
I challenge any other coffee UA-cam creator to step to Lance. I dare you!!!
3:45
Haha! James has been real silent since I posted this video 😅
Fantastic review and comparison. Love the explanation of the burr gap and threads. Baratza killed it with the grind adjustment mechanism. Does Baratza have a bellow for their single dosing hopper?
hey! Thank you so much! I appreciate your support. And they do not sell bellows, though there are many aftermarket bellows you can get!
Etsy is your friend 💚
haha so true!
@@LanceHedrick doesn't the cover of the Baratza single dose hopper push air, removing much of the need for bellows?
Appreciate the timestamp for the purge button beatboxing so it’s easy to find when I come back later to rewatch
Really clever way of doing the adjustment steps. Might tempt me away from my 1zpresso.
agreed! but... 1zpresso is so good. Don't feel the need for upgradeitis!
I got my first grinder last year- a second-hand Baratza Virtuoso Plus, it feels like the original "Encore but better" based on my experience of the V+ and what people say about the Encore and Encore ESP. I didn't realise just how similar the Encore ESP was to the V+ though, the internals are instantly recognisable, even down to the red tab to help you seat the collar burr. I've loved the filter coffee out of the V+ and I'm really getting the hang of espresso with it now and the shots are coming out better and better all the time. It makes me want to stay in Baratza's ecosystem moving forward. Thinking of getting a Vario+ at some point in the future, when I have the budget for it.
I love and am highly excited for the entry level category as it opens the world to potentially more people to appreciate the world of coffee for a higher price to performance ratio than ever before.
I agree! Truly exciting times to be a coffee hobbyist
I was dancing and laughing to this video.
Pure awesomeness Lance! 😂
good! That is awesome to read. Thanks for taking the time to drop the comment!
This is why I adore your reviews. You're thorough to the tee. Keep it up. BTW, do you think the new threading system might deteriorate over time and hamper grind dial's movement?
I do not think so. It is built just like any other threading system. I think it should last just fine
I feel bad about my comment about the audio hitting so hard you actually mentioned it this video.
Just wanted to say massive improvement in the more recent videos, sorry for being harsh
If it launches with a few more color options, it will blow Fellow out of the water. It looks simple enough to appeal to the beginner market who are worried about having coffee takeover their kitchen.
"If you not using WDT" Straight to jail. Awesome Vid, love the detail!
I’m a fan as soon as the beatbox started 😂
Switched from UA-cam on PlayStation to my phone just to say Chicky Chicky boom boom!
Glad I saw video explanation on Opus settings first because this is the genius improvement that BaratzaESP has going for it. Brava.
It is a fantastic and welcomed addition
The fact that Baratza as a company has made longevity and repairability into the cornerstone of their business model makes me so happy. To get that from any company these days is rare, but even more so from a company known in the industry for making lower-end (I speak relatively here of course), affordable products. It's refreshing and I'm sure has earned them a lot of loyalty over the years. I know it has from me.
We're not getting top tier quality, best tasting coffee out there, yet the barazza is an A tier machine in one of your last videos. What would you buy if you don't have an EG1 budget?
chicky chicky boom boom lol
Not in the market for this grinder but this is my second video watched on the encore today, just watched sprometheus’ video. The things we do for coffee 😂
haha! True supporter of creators. Thank you!
That stache is killer. Also feel like the opus is a let down and the Baratza is a pleasant surprise
Thank you! And agreed tbh
Would you recommend the esp over the sette 270? I have the sette 230 with the micro adjustment. So just curious on which you think is better regarding the espresso ?
His Jack Black impression is amazing. It''s more than the voice, it's the face and look. Amazing lol Literally laughed out loud when he did it.
chicky chicky boom boom - since you asked it's the least I can do to thank you for the entertaining reviews.
yes! Only like the 8th person to say it
Hello. I just bought recently this Baratza encore ESP machine, but I have not gotten yet the good espresso I wished. I bought Bustelo supreme whole beans, and I am using grinder #15-18. I haven’t gotten yet that creamy espresso. I would like to ask you how many grams are needed for a shot of 2 espressos in a de’longhi dedica maestro plus machine?And also, what grinder number do you recommend to get a creamy espresso?
Thank you for your time and your excellent video
These compared to the lagom mini?
Hey Lance, what is your take on the DF54 grinder? Have you tried it? If so, do you think the Encore ESP is better?
I especially liked when you had Moby come on and do a taste test for you! 😃
Hi! Came across your page a HUGE fan of your videos, enjoyable and such an authentic person you are!
I recently just purchased this grinder and was wondering where you got the single dose burr? 😅
Please do a review on the Baratza AP Forte with another similar product? Size? Weight? Retention? Cleaning? Clumps? Should you use the Blind Shaker?
For some reason i cannot find the Baratza Encore ESP with the same top design as that white model. The ones i find on amazon look exactly the same as that black model on the left with the big cofee container on top of it. Why? Am I looking into the wrong machine?
Excellent video as usual! It's less expensive than even my manual 1Zpresso K-Max. How will it compare in grind quality?
K max would probably win but I don't think the difference would be great enough to hand grind daily over electric grinding lol!
Thanks for the video!
I’m confused thou.. at 14:54 u pointed to the two bowls closer to u and said it’s juicier, better, etc.. n the further ones not as good…then went on to talk about the burrs
But at 16:12, he said the closer ones are the least favourite…
Hope u can clarify on it! Thanks Lance!
Yes, the Baratza service is great. Unfortunately you WILL need that because there’s a lot of plastic in the grinders which will break over time.
I'm wayching these vids to learn n up my coffee game.
But the unexpected comedy show is a hell'ava bonus..
Educational entertainment.
Your a niche dude!
I'd like for him to put the encore aganist a more expenive one and then split both into 3 cups each and tell us if he can taste the difference...its can't be that different...can it? lol
Which grinder is best flavor pound for pound? I'm pairing with gaggia evo pro.
Great channel...great contact.
Do you think any other companies will also make a grinder in this space? I have a really cheap one right now and can wait a bit longer, but do you think there would be any other competitors?
Seems like you beat the race to review and compare both of the hyped budget grinders! Definitely seems like a really tough choice for people to make.
It really is! They're close. I tried to break it down in my mind at the end, but am hoping people just use my reviews to critically examine what they want and what delivers for them
Chicky Chicky Boom Boom!
But I am in the comments because of clickbait disclaimer ua-cam.com/video/FVbDowbJ9jU/v-deo.html
What with the grinders? Is it some dark past, that this grinders are hiding?
What type of coffee/roast was used during filter and espresso extractions?
A question from a coffee novice: I have an inexpensive espresso machine and for 10 years have had a Dualit Burr grinder, having been told I needed a Burr grinder. I do not have a refined coffee palate but I prefer espresso to other types. I have the grinder permanently set on the finest grind. If I bought a Baratza Encore ESP, would I notice the flavor differences offered by the different espresso grinds?
...I was watching this to compare to the opus and during the barista box my 6 year old son started breaking it down...I think he liked it so kid approved
Two amazing Lance videos in 1 week??? 🎉🎉🎉
thank you for the enthusiasm!
@@LanceHedrick you’re instant click material
thank you so much!
@@LanceHedrick as an Encore owner, this makes me wonder if I should upgrade my upgraded M2 burr to this new ESP burr for better filter coffee. I am also wondering if I could or should buy the parts off Baratza’s website to upgrade my encore into an encore ESP and what parts I would need to buy to do that.
Wow you're on fire lately :-)
crazy releases as of late!!!
Agreed that the adjustment/thread system is really cool!!
for sure! Really great job by the design/engineer team
This new Baratza Encore or Sette 30? Which one would you choose mostly for espresso?
3:55 hahahaa loved this impromptu dance session.
is it chikE or chicky or chicie or chickeeeee? Are both the chickys spelled the same? Are both the booms spelt the same? Are there hyphens anywhere or elided spaces or capitals? camel case? You can't just give partial instructions--have mercy! some of us are autistic
Can the single dose hopper also work as a bellows to limit retention? Maybe moving its top up and down a few times? Thnx
I dont have a grinder and have three boys . I have a heavy groceries budget so im definitely getting this grinder. I have been searching for an affordable one anf i think this will be it.
mans just casually dropped the hottest coffee grinder beatbox track
I came for the the exclusive beatbox
just for you!
First time seeing one of your videos. I liked it and thumbed up but bruh, maybe a little decaf 😮😂