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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

A real home grinding workflow; this is not a photograph of the exact grinder model above.Photo: Darina Belonogova on Pexels ↗

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 evidence bands that reveal the intended job.

Espresso and filter are assessed separately so an excellent specialist is not punished for refusing the wrong job. Bands 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 fitVery strong

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

Filter fitStrong

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

Dosing workflowVery strong

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

Counter fitVery strong

Calculated from the published 13cm × 15cm footprint.

Value contextVery strong

Feature fit considered against the checked baratza uk direct price.

Evidence confidenceVery strong

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

How to read this: these are deliberately broad specification-led bands, not laboratory scores. A machine can be strong for control and limited for speed—or very strong for filter and intentionally limited 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

Independent review trail

What hands-on reviewers add.

These external publications tested Baratza Encore ESP Pro. Their conclusions remain theirs; Home Coffee Index does not copy their scores or turn them into a fabricated consensus.

Expert Reviews · 10 April 2026