Baratza Researched
Encore ESP
The grinder most people should buy first — it does espresso and filter, and Baratza will fix it forever.
First grinderEspresso + filter
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1ZpressoJ manual grinder
1Zpresso Researched
J manual grinder
A hand grinder that grinds fine and consistent enough for espresso — and costs a fraction of an electric one.
Hand grindingEspresso on the road
8.8
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$139
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Hand grinding
- Espresso on the road
- Espresso-capable hand grinder
- External numbered adjustment
Skip it if
- Effort for fine espresso
- Slower than electric
- Small capacity per grind
Not for you? Consider the Baratza Encore ESP — or see all coffee grinders .
The verdict
Successor to the JX-Pro (now discontinued): External numbered adjustment, fast 48mm conical burrs, and a build that reaches a true espresso grind make this the go-to manual grinder for one-or-two-cup households and travelers. The trade-off is arm work, especially for fine espresso doses.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for grinders. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Grind consistency9.0
Espresso range9.0
Brew range8.8
Low retention8.8
Quiet operation10.0
Workflow7.0
Value8.6
Pros & cons
What we like
- Espresso-capable hand grinder
- External numbered adjustment
- Silent, portable
Watch-outs
- Effort for fine espresso
- Slower than electric
- Small capacity per grind
Specifications
- Burrs
- 48mm conical
- Type
- Manual hand grinder
- Adjust
- External, numbered
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the J manual grinder to make a complete, working setup.
Add a scale
Hario
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Keep beans fresh
Fellow
Atmos Vacuum Canister
An airtight, opaque canister protects the beans you just bought from going flat within days.
$40Buy
Add a kettle
OXO
Brew Adjustable Gooseneck
A variable-temperature gooseneck gives the controlled pour and exact water temperature that pour-over and manual brewing need.
$120Buy
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