Baratza Encore ESP Pro

The most interesting new all-rounder in this index: compact, stepless and unusually flexible at its official UK price.

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40mm M2 conicalBaratza

Checked price£249.95Baratza UK direct price

Burrs40mm M2 conical

AdjustmentStepless, espresso to cold brew

Best fitA compact first serious grinder for espresso and filter

Multi-factor Index ratings

Six ratings that reveal the intended job.

Espresso and filter are rated separately so an excellent specialist is not punished for refusing the wrong job. Scores use published adjustment, dosing, size, price and evidence—not a claimed taste test.

Updated 2026-08-03 · editorial fit ratings, not owner stars or laboratory measurements

Espresso fit93/100

Brew-range claim and adjustment resolution; not a measured taste score.

Filter fit84/100

Published brew range, burr format and whether filter is the primary design job.

Dosing workflow92/100

Single-dose, timed, auto-stop and direct-to-portafilter convenience.

Counter fit96/100

Calculated from the published 13cm × 15cm footprint.

Value context90/100

Feature fit considered against the checked baratza uk direct price.

Evidence confidence94/100

Confidence in exact model, UK price, plug, dimensions and manufacturer documentation.

How to read this: use the pattern, not one number. A machine or grinder can be strong for control and weak for speed—or excellent for filter and intentionally poor for espresso.

Index verdict

What the published evidence suggests.

This is a specification-led early assessment. Long-term retention, noise and alignment need independent testing evidence.

Reasons to shortlist

Stepless control
Single-dose and timed modes
Quick-release burr
Anti-static system

Reasons to pause

Newer model with a shorter ownership record
40mm conical burr size does not by itself predict cup quality

Exact model	ZCG595
Brew methods	Espresso, Filter, Immersion
Dosing workflow	Single-dose auto-stop or 0.1-second timer
Width	13cm
Depth	15cm
Height	34cm
Primary source	Baratza UK product page

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Editorial boundary

This is a desk-researched evidence profile, not a hands-on review. Manufacturer claims are attributed, volatile price information is dated, and affiliate commission does not change selection. Read our methodology.