medium-fine grind · 320-960 microns
Baratza Encore ESP grind setting for AeroPress
Start at 22 on the Baratza Encore ESP for AeroPress. Brew at 1:15 for 1:30-2:30.
- Ratio
- 1:15
- Time
- 1:30-2:30
- Water
- 85-95 C
Taste, then fix
If it tastes wrong
| It tastes | Why | Do this on the Encore ESP |
|---|---|---|
| Sour, thin, sharp | Under-extracted: grind too coarse or steep too short | Go 2 to 3 steps finer, or add 30 to 60 seconds of steep time |
| Bitter, dry, harsh finish | Over-extracted: grind too fine or steep too long | Go 2 to 3 steps coarser, or cut 30 seconds of steep time |
| Hard to press | Grind too fine | Go 2 steps coarser; the press should take about 30 seconds of gentle pressure |
| Weak but not sour | Not enough coffee for the water | Tighten the ratio: use 1 to 2 more grams per 250 g of water |
What you are aiming for
The AeroPress is forgiving and works across a wide grind range. Finer grinds pair with shorter steeps, coarser grinds with longer ones.
On the Baratza Encore ESP, 22 is the documented start. If your grounds look much finer or coarser than this, your grinder may be calibrated differently: trust the taste, then the number.
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Questions
What grind setting should I use on the Baratza Encore ESP for AeroPress?
Start at 22 on the Baratza Encore ESP for AeroPress. Brew at 1:15 for 1:30-2:30.
My AeroPress tastes sour on the Baratza Encore ESP. What do I change?
Sour means under-extracted. Go 2 to 3 steps finer, or add 30 to 60 seconds of steep time. Change one thing at a time and taste again.
My AeroPress tastes bitter on the Baratza Encore ESP. What do I change?
Bitter means over-extracted. Go 2 to 3 steps coarser, or cut 30 seconds of steep time.
Source
manualslib.com, baratza.com, baratza.com, baratza.com, baratza.com. Settings are starting points; two grinders of the same model can sit a step or two apart.