Coffee grinder
Good8.5/10Mid-rangeBaratza is the grinder brand reviewers and home baristas recommend most, largely because its grinders can be repaired instead of thrown away. The Encore ESP added espresso ability at a low price. Breville ownership has not changed its support.
Good at
- Parts sold and repair guides published for home fixes
- Encore is a long-standing filter-grinder benchmark
- Sette has very low retention for espresso
- Range covers filter and espresso
Weak at
- Sette is loud
- Virtuoso+ steps too coarse for fine espresso tuning
- Reliability
- Value
- Features
- Service & warranty
In New Zealand: Stocked by Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman, Farmers and specialty coffee shops.
EncoreEncore ESPEncore ESP ProVirtuoso+Sette 270
Best for: Home baristas who want a repairable grinder that lasts
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