| Basic Barista Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder | Varia VS3 Electric Grinder - Gen 2 | |
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| Brand | Basic Barista | Varia |
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| Price | β¬220 | β¬376 |
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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 β 40mm conical burrs provide uniform grind size, essential for balanced coffee. Versatile Brew Methods β Perfect for pour-over, French press, AeroPress, and more (not suitable for espresso). User-Friendly Controls β Side-mounted on/off switch for hands-free grinding and a pulse button for quick doses. Durable & Quiet β Gear Box 2.0 technology enhances longevity and reduces noise. Reliable Barista Gear β Built to last, making it a must-have piece of coffee gear for home baristas. Baratza Encore Grinder Specs: Grinding Speed : 0.8 β 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 Varia VS3 (Varia Stepless 38mm) Electric Grinder features a refined user experience, CNC machined precision parts, a 76.5Β° acute angle geometry, and precision stepless grind adjustments. With its fine pitched burr thread and stepless adjustments, there is no need to purge the grinder between different grind settings or different coffees, due to the grind retention of less than 0.1g for a 10g dose. Experiment with grind size with the stepless adjustment system, with virtually endless particle size settings. Suitable for fine espresso grind through to pour over and cold brew, the Varia VS3 is perfect for commercial cafΓ© environments and the coffee-loving home user. Features: 76.5Β° Sloped Geometry - Zero Retention Focus: Using this geometry allows for ideal zero retention conditions, as well as a better workflow in relation to adding coffee to the hopper, making grind adjustments, and 180Β° access to the dosing cup. This also means that no purging is needed between coffees. Fine Pitched Thread With 0.02mm (20microns) Of Relative Burr Shift Per Increment - Precision Stepless Grind Adjustments: The stepless adjustment is operated by turning the hopper in the desired direction, achieving virtually endless particle sizes! Each shift of the burr represents a 20ΞΌm relative vertical burr shift or 0.02mm per increment. Hopper capacity of 30g. Refined User Experience: A minimalistic approach to the user experience allows for an expression through fine details. Integrated magnets connect the hopper lid with the hopper, as well as the base to connect with the dosing cup. Non-slip silicone feet are also installed on the base of the VS3. CNC Machined Precision: The grinder features a die-cast, space-grade aluminium alloy body and all critical parts are CNC machined (Computer numeβ¦ |
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