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
Eureka Mignon Specialità
A quiet, stepless, Italian-built espresso grinder that holds a dial-in shot after shot.
ResearchedDedicated espressoQuiet operation
8.6
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$549
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Dedicated espresso
- Quiet operation
- Stepless micrometric adjustment
- Very quiet for a 55mm grinder
Skip it if
- Pricey for a home grinder
- Filter range is secondary
- Timer dosing needs tuning
Not for you? Consider the Baratza Encore ESP — or see all coffee grinders .
The verdict
55mm flat burrs, truly stepless micrometric adjustment, and impressively quiet operation make this a favorite dedicated espresso grinder. It's filter-capable in a pinch but built for the precision espresso demands; pair it with a Gaggia, Silvia, or any manual machine.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for grinders. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Grind consistency9.2
Espresso range9.4
Brew range7.8
Low retention7.2
Quiet operation8.6
Workflow8.6
Value8.0
Pros & cons
What we like
- Stepless micrometric adjustment
- Very quiet for a 55mm grinder
- Consistent espresso dial-in
Watch-outs
- Pricey for a home grinder
- Filter range is secondary
- Timer dosing needs tuning
Specifications
- Burrs
- 55mm flat
- Adjustment
- Stepless micrometric
- Focus
- Espresso
From the journal
Where the Mignon Specialità comes up in our guides.
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The gear that pairs with the Mignon Specialità to make a complete, working setup.
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