Basic Barista Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder vs Timemore Timemore C3 (S2C Burrs) Coffee Hand Grinder
| Basic Barista Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder | Timemore Timemore C3 (S2C Burrs) Coffee Hand Grinder | |
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| Brand | Basic Barista | Timemore |
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| Price | €220 | €82 |
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| Description | Looking for the best electric coffee grinder on a budget? The Baratza Encore is the ultimate entry level grinder, trusted by home brewers and baristas alike. Designed for precision grinding, it features 40 grind settings and durable 40mm conical burrs to deliver consistent results for a range of brew methods. Ideal for anyone getting started with quality home brewing, the Baratza Encore is a top pick for those looking for an affordable yet high-performance electric grinder. Elevate your home coffee setup with this barista gear essential, available now at Basic Barista. Why Choose the Baratza Encore? Precision Grinding – 40mm conical burrs provide uniform grind size, essential for balanced coffee. Versatile Brew Methods – Perfect for pour-over, French press, AeroPress, and more (not suitable for espresso). User-Friendly Controls – Side-mounted on/off switch for hands-free grinding and a pulse button for quick doses. Durable & Quiet – Gear Box 2.0 technology enhances longevity and reduces noise. Reliable Barista Gear – Built to last, making it a must-have piece of coffee gear for home baristas. Baratza Encore Grinder Specs: Grinding Speed : 0.8 – 1.1 g/sec Hopper Capacity : 230g beans Grounds Bin Capacity : 140g Burr Set: 40mm conical burrs Weight : 3.1 kg Power : AU plug Dimensions : 12 x 35 x 6 cm Warranty : 12 months Included 1x Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder | The Timemore Chestnut C3 Coffee Hand Grinder is made from an aluminium body and features Timemore's S2C (Spike To Cut) designed Stainless Steel hardened Burrs and utilises some durable plastic components to keep costs down and weight as minimal as possible. The C3 is part of the innovative Timemore range and is the most cost effective budget coffee hand grinder in the range that offers a lightweight, travel friendly coffee hand grinder that has a premium feel and all of the functionality of other grinders available on the market. Timemore C3 Features: NEW Darker coloured exterior body than C2 NEW Updated aluminium metal Grind adjustment dial NEW Updated aluminium metal Grind adjustment dial clicker Stepped Grind size adjustment 25g Bean Capacity Stainless Steel S2C Burrs (hardened) Textured grippy surface (Black) Dual Bearings for consistent stability Lightweight 460g (INCL Crank) Timemore C3 Coffee Grind Size Chart: Brew method Clicks from zero point Turkish 2 – 5 Espresso 5 – 10 V60 11 – 18 Aeropress 9 – 25 Moka Pot 10 – 17 Pour Over 11 – 24 Siphon 10 – 21 Filter Coffee Machine 8 – 23 French Press 19 – 25 Cupping 13 – 22 Cold Brew 22 – 25 Cold Drip 22 – 25 Included: 1x Chestnut C3 Coffee Hand Grinder in Black 1x Draw string carry case 1x Grinds Brush |
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| Water filter | No | No |
| Display | None | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | No | No |
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| Single dose | No | No |
| Grind by weight | No | No |
| Ionizer | No | No |
| Timer | — | — |
| Portafilter fork | No | No |
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