I hope everyone in B&B land is staying healthy. I am thinking about getting a new burr grinder, and I am leaning towards a Baratza Encore, but I haven't made up my mind. I have been using a Hario mini mill hand grinder for years, but it is getting a little long in the tooth, and frankly, I am getting tired of hand grinding several times a day.
My brew methods are mostly Aeropress and French Press. The Encore gets great reviews for these methods, but here is the thing - I am thinking about getting into the world of home espressos. I don't have a machine currently, but I would be getting something like the Breville Bambino (or something else <$500). I have seen mixed reviews on the Encore's ability to grind for espresso. Some say it is fine for a "cheap" espresso machine like the Breville, and others say it is not suitable for espresso grinds at all.
What say the experts here? Thanks in advance!
My brew methods are mostly Aeropress and French Press. The Encore gets great reviews for these methods, but here is the thing - I am thinking about getting into the world of home espressos. I don't have a machine currently, but I would be getting something like the Breville Bambino (or something else <$500). I have seen mixed reviews on the Encore's ability to grind for espresso. Some say it is fine for a "cheap" espresso machine like the Breville, and others say it is not suitable for espresso grinds at all.
What say the experts here? Thanks in advance!