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Baratza Encore ESP grind settings (2026): by brew method
These Baratza Encore ESP grind settings come from Honest Coffee Guide. Espresso: setting 0 to 13. Pour-over: setting 16 to 30. Treat each one as a starting point and adjust by taste, roast and brewer.
Baratza Encore ESP settings by brew method
| Brew method | Setting | Our fit rating | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | setting 0 to 13 | Limited | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Moka pot | setting 12 to 24 | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| AeroPress | setting 8 to 30 | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Pour-over | setting 16 to 30 | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| French press | setting 25 to 38 | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Cold brew | setting 27 to 40 | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
No setting is published in our sources for: Turkish.
These are starting points. Beans, roast, brewer and burr wear all move the right setting.
Brew method fit. Steps 1 to 20 are fine for espresso, 21 to 40 for filter; light roasts need patience. CoffeeGeek says it cannot grind fine enough for Turkish.
Questions
What grind setting should I use for espresso on the Baratza Encore ESP?
Honest Coffee Guide lists setting 0 to 13 for espresso on the Baratza Encore ESP. Treat it as a starting point and adjust by taste. We rate the Baratza Encore ESP as a limited fit for espresso.
What grind setting should I use for pour over (V60) on the Baratza Encore ESP?
Honest Coffee Guide lists setting 16 to 30 for pour-over on the Baratza Encore ESP. Treat it as a starting point and adjust by taste.
Where do these Baratza Encore ESP settings come from?
Each number is copied from Honest Coffee Guide, and the page links the source of every row. Which Grinder does not test grinders itself. Settings change with beans, roast, brewer and how worn the burrs are.
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