{"title":"Electric","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe carry a selection of mills that we have tested extensively and feel good about selling.  When choosing an electric mill, it is important to fit the mill to your brewing method.  For drip coffee, consider a mid priced conical mill from Baratza. If money or counter top space is a factor, a whirling blade mill like the Bodum Bistro will do the trick.  You cannot get a good espresso extraction without a quality coffee grinder that can achieve a fine even grind. We sell espresso mills from Baratza, Rancilio, Compak and Mazzer, some with dosers to measure out, some without.   Our mills for espresso are built to last and serviceable after warranty.  You can compare any of our mills based on the the \"Additional Info\" information we give for each mill. We also include the grind range so you can determine if the mill is right for your brew method of choice!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"virtuoso-plus-conical-burr-mill-by-baratza","title":"Virtuoso+ Conical Burr Mill by Baratza","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=IEN5U7E]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll;border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0 0 10px;padding:10px}#html-body [data-pb-style=F6MPQTE]{border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0;padding:0}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"IEN5U7E\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"F6MPQTE\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virtuoso+ grinder is a great all-around mill with it's commercial grade 40 mm conical burr set. In our tests it produces a very consistent, even fine grind. Although this wouldn't be our top recommendation for people who are only brewing espresso, it's capable of grinding fine and consistent enough when the need arises. What it lacks is a ton of adjustability at the espresso range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the original Virtuoso, the Virtuoso+ has replaced the timer switch with a digital display and a 40 second digital timer, adjustable to the tenth of a second, allowing for easy, repeatable dosing. All other parts remain the same. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virtuoso+ has the following features:\u003cbr\u003e* grinds selector dial features 40 numbered stops for grind repeatability\u003cbr\u003e* a powerful DC motor * an improved and expanded manual\u003cbr\u003e* unique gear reduction design that produces slow rotation of the conical burr, ensuring the retention of aroma and flavor, and helping reduce static\u003cbr\u003e* whole bean hopper can hold 1\/2 pound of beans timer knob for repeatable coffee dosing\u003cbr\u003e* pulse button in front for grinding directly into portafilter handle\u003cbr\u003e* small cleaning brush included (looks like a tiny pine tree)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 year warranty against defect, repair or replacement, provided by Baratza. Machine measures 5x14\"x6\". Virtuoso is matte black plastic with a brushed metal top and base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46204985475222,"sku":"GRND-VIRT-0017","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/baratza-_-plus-virtuoso-burr-mill-grinder-1.jpg?v=1769166743"},{"product_id":"baratza-encore-conical-burr-mill","title":"Encore Conical Burr Mill by Baratza","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=R00UD69]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll;border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0 0 10px;padding:10px}#html-body [data-pb-style=EXT1AU5]{border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0;padding:0}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"R00UD69\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"EXT1AU5\"\u003eThe Encore is an a pretty straight forward grinder and a good choice if you mostly drink french press or filter drip and an occasional espresso. It's an appropriately named replacement for Baratza's popular \"Maestro\" grinder. The gearbox has been improved and Baratza claims to have tested it by tossing some steel screws into the moving burrs and the thermal cutout safely stopped the gearbox, preserving the gears...and it's quieter than the old gearbox. Another change is the replacement of the timer with an on\/off dial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The hopper rotates for grind adjustment up to 40 numbered steps  \u003cbr\u003e\n    a powerful DC motor\u003cbr\u003e\n    new gearbox that slows the rotation of the conical burr, ensuring the retention of aroma and flavor, reducing static\u003cbr\u003e\n    hopper can holds about a half pound of beans\u003cbr\u003e\n    pulse button in front for grinding directly into portafilter handle\u003cbr\u003e\n    on\/off dial\u003cbr\u003e\n    small cleaning brush and a packet of burr cleaner are included\u003cbr\u003e\n    removable burrs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Hopper Capacity: 8oz (227 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n    Grounds Bin Capacity: 5oz (142 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n    Dimensions: 4.7\" x 13.8\" x 6.3\"\u003cbr\u003e\n    Weight: 7 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\n    Power Rating: 110V AC 50\/60Hz 1 Amp\u003cbr\u003e\n    Warranty: One year\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46204985573526,"sku":"GRND-ENCO-0016","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/baratza-encore-20-1.jpg?v=1769166751"},{"product_id":"capresso-infinity-burr-grinder","title":"Capresso Infinity Plus Burr Grinder","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"60C978E859296\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"60C978E8592A8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe like this grinder for its ability to provide pretty dang uniform particle size at each grind setting. It's suitable for you if you're grinding for brewed coffee, not the best for espresso preparation. We're also happy with the simple construction that makes it easy to take the hopper off and clean the burrs when necessary. It's relatively compact so it won't take up your whole counter top, and not extremely loud either.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here are some specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Commercial-grade solid conical steel burrs \u003cbr\u003e * 16 clearly marked fineness settings with four levels for each: extra fine, fine, regular and coarse\u003cbr\u003e * Gear reduction motor grinds slow with reduced noise and minimal static build up while creating less friction\/heat\u003cbr\u003e * Safety lock system for safe operation during and after use; including auto off when upper burr is not locked\u003cbr\u003e * Tight-fitting ground coffee container holds up to 4 oz of ground coffee\u003cbr\u003e * Transparent upper coffee hopper holds up to 11 oz of beans\u003cbr\u003e * Includes coffee scoop and brush\u003cbr\u003e * Cup selector can grind from 1 to 12 cups\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=\"60C978E859296\"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style=\"60C978E8592A8\"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46204986097814,"sku":"GRND-INFN-0057","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/capresso-infinity-plus-burr-electric-grinder-9.jpg?v=1769166761"},{"product_id":"baratza-sette-30-espresso-grinder","title":"Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder by Baratza","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"60C978E878102\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"60C978E878116\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sette 30 has really impressed us while we've been testing it out. We found the burr set to be suitable for most drip methods on the coarser settings, and fine enough for espresso preparation. We also like that the grinder ships with a set of shims that you can add to the burr set, allowing you to adjust even finer if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaratza's new Sette Series of grinders debut an entirely new grinding technology. 8 years in the making, this new mechanism has the outer burr rotate while the inner burr is fixed. Coffee passes straight through the grinder, vertically, and drops directly into the receptacle, leaving behind minimal grounds on the burrs. This design also makes removing the burr very easy. You can remove the inner burr and swap in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.mom\/product\/sette-BG-burr\"\u003eSette BG burr\u003c\/a\u003e, giving you a wider range with optimized particle distribution for coarse grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"60C978E878124\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 steps of adjustment good for most pour over methods and all the way down to espresso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevice holder allows you to grind directly into your portafilter or brewing device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes a set of shims so you can adjust the burrs even finer if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecloseable hopper allows you to remove it without any spills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efast grinding - approx. 5g\/second for espresso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eslim design makes it easy to fit on your counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 oz hopper capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 oz grinds bin capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120V, 2.4 amps, 290 Watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7sBpJcsF7-4\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\u0026amp;t=30\"\u003eHere's a video from Baratza\u003c\/a\u003e detailing how to remove the inner burr and install a shim to allow even finer grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=\"60C978E878102\"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style=\"60C978E878116\"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}#html-body [data-pb-style=\"60C978E878124\"]{text-decoration: underline;}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46204994486422,"sku":"GRND-SETT-0018","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/baratza-sette-30-ap-electric-burr-grinder-5.jpg?v=1769166926"},{"product_id":"cordless-electric-grinder-ss-burrs-graphite","title":"Cordless Electric Grinder SS Burrs - Graphite","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=F7WQXFA]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"F7WQXFA\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt might seem odd to talk about an electric-powered \"hand grinder\" for coffee, but here it is! This USB-C rechargeable mill comes from the same factory that makes our all-metal hand mill, and features the same stainless steel conical burr set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can do a wide range of grinds, from espresso fine to Chemex coarse, but the sweet spot is in the pour over range where there is a significant amount of adjustability. Grind adjustments are handled via an external adjustment ring with 38 steps that makes adjusting the grind much easier, more straightforward, and more repeatable. That being said, the grinder might not get coarse enough for people who like a really coarse French press grind, and even though it can grind fine enough for espresso it really lacks adjustability in that range. Using our Lelit MaraX, water barely passed through the puck using a \"1\" grind and a \"4\" resulted in a pretty watery espresso pouring out of the portafilter with gusto. So it grinds very fine, but we might not call it an espresso grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slow burr rotation speed is really akin to a hand grinder, except you don’t have to labor over actually grinding the coffee nor wait around for it to finish. The mill turns itself off when the grinding is done, and grinding 25 grams takes about 30-45 seconds depending on the coffee and how fine the grind is. Very fine grinds will take a little longer, of course. The body has plastic components while the burrs and drive shaft are stainless steel. It’s worth noting that static causes some grinds to cling to the burrs after grinding, but we've found a few gentle taps to the body of the grinder can knock the grinds loose without too much trouble. The grinds catcher presses on to the bottom of the grinder with a friction fit, so don't tap that part too hard or the grinds might go flying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power button on top has a LED on top which illuminates steady blue while it's grinding, and switches to flashing blue when the grinder completes the job and turns itself off. The LED changes to a red color when the battery is low and while it's recharging. You'll know its fully charged when the LED turns to blue... and then turns off. Blink and you'll miss it! The battery can last a good amount of time; we have gone 2+ weeks of daily use between charges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grinder itself is pretty compact, some might even call it portable! The fact that it can go back in the drawer with other coffee stuff, keeping precious counter space clear, is an added bonus. It’s relatively quiet compared to electric mills, certainly way more serene than an old Krups that wakes up the whole house. For us, it fits the bill and takes some of the work out of our morning brewing routine. If you don’t need large amounts of coffee, and want something that can be put away after use, we think this is a great option! \u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.mom\/cordless-electric-grinder-ss-burrs-silver.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWe also have this mill available in Silver!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205122216086,"sku":"GRND-CORD-0509","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/sweet-marias-cordless-electric-grinder-ss-burrs-graphite-1.jpg?v=1769171645"},{"product_id":"cordless-electric-grinder-ss-burrs-silver","title":"Cordless Electric Grinder SS Burrs - Silver","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=QTMEUJY]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"QTMEUJY\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt might seem odd to talk about an electric-powered \"hand grinder\" for coffee, but here it is! This USB-C rechargeable mill comes from the same factory that makes our all-metal hand mill, and features the same stainless steel conical burr set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can do a wide range of grinds, from espresso fine to Chemex coarse, but the sweet spot is in the pour over range where there is a significant amount of adjustability. Grind adjustments are handled via an external adjustment ring with 38 steps that makes adjusting the grind much easier, more straightforward, and more repeatable. That being said, the grinder might not get coarse enough for people who like a really coarse French press grind, and even though it can grind fine enough for espresso it really lacks adjustability in that range. Using our Lelit MaraX, water barely passed through the puck using a \"1\" grind and a \"4\" resulted in a pretty watery espresso pouring out of the portafilter with gusto. So it grinds very fine, but we might not call it an espresso grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slow burr rotation speed is really akin to a hand grinder, except you don’t have to labor over actually grinding the coffee nor wait around for it to finish. The mill turns itself off when the grinding is done, and grinding 25 grams takes about 30-45 seconds depending on the coffee and how fine the grind is. Very fine grinds will take a little longer, of course. The body has plastic components while the burrs and drive shaft are stainless steel. It’s worth noting that static causes some grinds to cling to the burrs after grinding, but we've found a few gentle taps to the body of the grinder can knock the grinds loose without too much trouble. The grinds catcher presses on to the bottom of the grinder with a friction fit, so don't tap that part too hard or the grinds might go flying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power button on top has a LED on top which illuminates steady blue while it's grinding, and switches to flashing blue when the grinder completes the job and turns itself off. The LED changes to a red color when the battery is low and while it's recharging. You'll know its fully charged when the LED turns to blue... and then turns off. Blink and you'll miss it! The battery can last a good amount of time; we have gone 2+ weeks of daily use between charges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grinder itself is pretty compact, some might even call it portable! The fact that it can go back in the drawer with other coffee stuff, keeping precious counter space clear, is an added bonus. It’s relatively quiet compared to electric mills, certainly way more serene than an old Krups that wakes up the whole house. For us, it fits the bill and takes some of the work out of our morning brewing routine. If you don’t need large amounts of coffee, and want something that can be put away after use, we think this is a great option! \u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.mom\/cordless-electric-grinder-ss-burrs-graphite.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWe also have this mill available in a nice blue gray, or what we're calling 'Graphite'!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205122347158,"sku":"GRND-CORD-0510","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/sweet-marias-cordless-electric-grinder-ss-burrs-silver--1.jpg?v=1769171652"},{"product_id":"baratza-encore-esp-pro","title":"Baratza Encore ESP PRO Grinder","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=US3QR5L]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"US3QR5L\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Upshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we say a grinder is \"dual-purpose,\" what we mean is that works equally well grinding for espresso as it does grinding a range of filter coffee (pour over, Chemex, Mr. Coffee, batch brewer, etc). For people who like to dabble in a variety of brewing methods like us, having a single grinder the can competently do it all is a great asset. Not only is it a space — and not to mention money — saver, but having a dual purpose grinder means that when you add a new brewing method to your lineup, you already have your grinding needs covered. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith that preamble out of the way, we find the Baratza Encore ESP PRO to be a great dual-purpose grinder. Featuring a wide adjustment range, 40 mm conical burrs, intuitive digital display, auto-stop, grind timer and a variety of accessories that let you set up the grinder \"your way,\" flexibility is the name of the game. Whether you use this grinder exclusviely for espresso, exclusively for filter or for all the brewing methods in your repertoire, we think this is one of the easier to recommend options at the approachable end of the price scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Espresso\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe spent several weeks testing its espresso capabilities specifically on our \u003ca tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Lelit Mara X\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.mom\/lelit-mara-x-espresso-machine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLelit Mara X\u003c\/a\u003e, and we were really impressed with how the ESP PRO handled and how the coffee tasted. Although the grinder is technically stepless, the display shows a range from 0 (fine) to 60 (coarse) in increments of 0.5 which made it really easy to adjust and to go from one setting to another and back again. Adjustments are in the traditional Baratza fashion, via an adjustment collar just below the hopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur initial concern with any dual-purpose grinder is that there won't be enough adjustability on the espresso end of the spectrum, but that proved to be a non-issue. We were typically grinding our 20 g espresso shots between settings 25 and 35, coarser on fresher coffee and finer on older roasts. That still left a lot of room to go finer if necessary, and even within the range we were typically grinding the adjustments felt tight, precise and meaningful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the coffee? It tasted great. Our shots had a good amount of body and clarity that we were totally satisfied with. Somebody coming from a more expensive system might have a bone to pick, but for an entry-level espresso grinder we think it's pretty hard to ask for more. I mean, we could, but we won't; we are happy with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Filter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have used any version of an Encore or Virtuoso, then you already have a pretty good idea of how the ESP PRO handles grinding for filter coffee. Much like its siblings, the functional range of settings for filter brewing is around 10, from about 45 to 55 in our testing. The display shows increments of 0.5, so in a way you can think of it as having 20 settings within that range compared to the ... well ... 10 of comparable models. Functionally what this means is that each adjustment is a bit narrower than in comparable models, allowing you to dial in a little more precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found it very easy to adjust between grind settings for a Chemex and V60, and we got good results from both. We think that people who wanted to use this primarily — or even exclusively — for filter coffee would be happy with their results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLED Screen and Control Knob\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ESP PRO iterates on a screen and control knob design that we first saw on the Virtuoso+. Pressing the control knob turns the grinder on and off, and holding down the control knob switches between auto-off and timer mode for grinding. In timer mode, you can twist the knob to adjust time, which is reflected on the screen in increments of 1\/10th of a second. When you're in auto-off mode — or when your adjust the grind collar — the screen displays the grind setting. The screen is a nice touch and makes it really easy to understand the current settings of the grinder. It also just ... looks nice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ESP PRO comes with a standard hopper which can be swapped out for a single dose lid depending on your preferred use case. It also includes a large square grinds bin as well as a dosing cup for espresso that is basic, but works surprisingly well! Swapping between accessories is easy and well thought out, though we think in practice most people will find the combination that works best for them and put the other pieces in a drawer to collect dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaveats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite everything we loved, there are still a few things we'd want anybody purchasing this grinder to consider. The first is that sometimes larger beans had a hard time feeding into the grinder. They seemed to get stuck around the \"flow control disk\" which is a new part that we think is meant to help consistency and feed the beans into the burrs in a more regulated way. And in that sense, it's successful — perhaps too successful! We'd have to pull the grinding collar off to clear them out which wasn't a big deal, but it was still disruptive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd also caution anybody who is grinding very dark roasted, oily coffee that this grinder may be more prone to clogging. We've expereinced this a bit on the regular Encore and Virtuoso+, and given that this offers even finer grinding we imagine it will be even more of an issue. The grinder can certainly handle these coffees, but it will require more regular cleaning and maintenance to manage the oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, there are two LED lights that shine down into the grinds bin that are \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e blue — maybe over 5000 Kelvin. They're really, really blue! Many people won't know or care, and in truth the lights DO provide good visbility of the grinds. The color will just drive some people who are sensitive to blue light crazy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205145383062,"sku":"GRND-EPRO-0544","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/encoreesppro-8.jpg?v=1769172490"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.mom\/collections\/electric.oembed","provider":"Sweet Maria's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}