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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DF / Turin Researched
DF54
Single-dose 54mm flat-burr performance at a price that undercuts the establishment.
Budget single-dose espressoUpgradable burrs
8.5
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$229
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Budget single-dose espresso
- Upgradable burrs
- 54mm flat burrs, SSP-upgradable
- True single-dosing, low retention
Skip it if
- Fit-and-finish is basic
- Some grind-path mess
- Newer brand support
Not for you? Consider the Baratza Encore ESP — or see all coffee grinders .
The verdict
A single-dose grinder with 54mm flat burrs (popular SSP burr upgrades available), low retention, and an espresso-to-filter range that punches far above its price. The enthusiast value pick — a little rough around the edges, but the grind quality is the real deal.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for grinders. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Grind consistency8.8
Espresso range8.6
Brew range8.6
Low retention8.4
Quiet operation7.2
Workflow8.2
Value9.0
Pros & cons
What we like
- 54mm flat burrs, SSP-upgradable
- True single-dosing, low retention
- Outstanding price-to-performance
Watch-outs
- Fit-and-finish is basic
- Some grind-path mess
- Newer brand support
Specifications
- Burrs
- 54mm flat (upgradable)
- Workflow
- Single-dose
- Range
- Espresso + filter
From the journal
Where the DF54 comes up in our guides.
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the DF54 to make a complete, working setup.
Add a scale
Hario
V60 Drip Scale (VST-2000B)
Weighing your dose and yield is what makes a good cup repeatable, shot after shot.
$59Buy
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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