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by John L on December 10, 2021
I've been wanting this grinder for a while, and when CBC had the 'free shipping' promotion, decided the time was right. I went through the normal progression over the years, blade grinder, cheap burr grinder. This summer I purchased a stainless steel burr hand grinder for camping, noticed the improved quality of the grind compared to my Cuisinart, did my research, and decided to pull the trigger on the Encore. Unboxing it, the first thing you notice is the heavy, solid feel of the unit. I put it together, and ground a 30 gram batch of beans to 'season' it. The difference in quality from the Cuisinart was again immediately apparent. This morning I ground my usual 60 gram dose for our morning coffee in our Behmor Brazen. Beautiful grind. While brewing, I really noticed an increased wonderful, strong aroma filled the house. But improving the taste of the finished product is the real goal. I brewed the exact same coffee as the previous day, Bolivian Caranavi La Paz, a good everyday drinker. The taste was so much better. Of course, I subconsciously 'wanted' it to be better, having just forked out $170 on it, so I waited for my wife's reaction. She had no idea she was being used as a guinea pig. Her first words were, "Holy cow, what coffee is this!!" So yeah, grind quality has a huge impact on taste. The only cons of this unit are 1.) A silicon gasket that has to be installed over a burr is somewhat of a pain, and 2.) A small amount of grounds tend to collect in the bottom of the collection hopper 'housing'. I've also read that it's not the best for everyday espresso prep. I rarely have espresso, so not a huge deal for me. If you are on the fence about spending $170 for a coffee grinder, be assured that it absolutely will have a positive effect on your favorite brew.
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