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SailGP Bermuda: Black Foils grinder Marcus Hansen joins Denmark on two-event loan
The move comes after the Black Foils confirmed they would not be able to sail in either Bermuda…
#Denmark #Danmark #DK #Europe #Europa #EU #advantage #bermuda #black #Continue #denmark #fleet #foils #grinder #hansen #joins #loan #Marcus #ON #other #Return #sailgp #sidelines #stuck #take #Talent #Teams #their #twoevent #wait
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https://www.europesays.com/dk/76553/ SailGP Bermuda: Black Foils grinder Marcus Hansen joins Denmark on two-event loan #advantage #Bermuda #black #continue #Danmark #Denmark #Fleet #foils #grinder #Hansen #joins #loan #marcus #on #other #return #SailGP #sidelines #stuck #take #talent #teams #their #twoevent #wait
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Spanish bullfighter rushed to hospital after falling into feed grinder at rural property
A Spanish matador has suffered horror injuries – after falling into a feed grinder at his country farm.…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #after #bullfighter #falling #feed #grinder #hospital #into #property #rural #rushed #spanish
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Weird: This Person Who Listed Their Political Affiliation as ‘Moderate’ on Dating App Seems To Love Donald Trump
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Weird: This Person Who Listed Their Political Affiliation as ‘Moderate’ on Dating App Seems To Love Donald Trump
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Weird: This Person Who Listed Their Political Affiliation as ‘Moderate’ on Dating App Seems To Love Donald Trump
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Weird: This Person Who Listed Their Political Affiliation as ‘Moderate’ on Dating App Seems To Love Donald Trump
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CW: Blood, gore, decapitated head
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Mavo’s Phantox Pro Wants to Shake Up the Mid-Range Manual Grinder Market
The manual coffee grinder market is a remarkably crowded space right now. There was a time when, if you wanted true precision grind quality, you bought a Comandante and accepted the price tag without flinching. Then 1Zpresso and Timemore arrived, collectively proving that serious burr geometry does not require a serious financial commitment. The mid-range segment they created is now seriously competitive, and a new name is trying to wedge itself right into that conversation.
That name is Mavo. The brand is not exactly a startup; they have been operating out of China since 2012, building a solid domestic presence while selling glass drippers, kettles, and electric grinders. For most of that time, their manual grinders were squarely aimed at the casual consumer market: somewhat capable, not particularly exciting.
The Phantox Pro (Amazon, $129) is a deliberate break from that. It is their first genuine shot at the specialty coffee enthusiast crowd, and it makes a reasonable case for itself. We got a sample unit in to check out for our forthcoming Best Budget Grinders for 2026 Guide, and have been putting it through its paces for a full Snapshot Review. Here are the initial impressions.
The box the Phantox Pro comes in.Build and Feel
Out of the box, the first thing you notice is the weight: a substantial 630 grams of CNC machined aluminium alloy. The fit and finish feel tight from the factory. There is no rattle in the handle assembly, no loose play anywhere. The “champagne” coloured unit we received looks sharp (a black version with slightly more readable markings is also available), and the cutouts and textures in the body give it a purposeful, grippy feel in hand. A silicone ring ships in the box for extra purchase if you need it.
The external grind adjustment dial is the thing you will notice first, and keep noticing. It moves with a dampened, deliberate resistance that is genuinely reminiscent of adjusting a manual f-stop ring on a high end camera lens (I’m talking Leica levels here, folks). There are 120 clicks per full revolution, with each click representing 0.0167mm of burr travel. It is a satisfying mechanism. More practically, it makes documenting and repeating your grind settings refreshingly straightforward. No guessing how many clicks from zero. No fumbling around with an internal adjustment collar while juggling a catch cup full of coffee you spent good money on.
The grind adjustment dial has 120 clicks and feels very nice when in use.Inside the chassis, Mavo uses a triple bearing stabilization system on the central axle to keep the inner burr running concentric under load. It is beefy and designed to work with a power drill if you’re so inclined (and don’t want to hand crank). In fact, the company ships the grinder with a secondary lid designed to work with a cordless drill.
This is the secondary lid the grinder ships with, if you’d prefer to use a cordless drill to electrically churn the burrs.One thing to note here: when you disassemble the grinder for a deep clean, the axle needs to be carefully realigned during reassembly. It is not complicated once you understand what is happening, but the first time you take it apart and find it does not quite want to go back together, do not force anything. Look closely at the axle alignment first.
The Burrs: What They Do Well, and What They Cannot Do
The 45mm seven-sided stainless steel burrs are the big picture story of this grinder. The cutting surface is noticeably larger than the 38mm to 40mm burrs common in this price bracket, and that size advantage pays off in grinding speed. In our initial testing, the Phantox Pro turned out roughly 0.5 grams per second at a standard pour over setting, which is a respectable clip for a hand grinder.
The rotating burr and its cutting pattern.The geometry of these burrs is genuinely unusual. The bottom third of the inner static burr does not use the standard conical cut pattern you would typically expect. Instead, it uses an aggressive hatch design that closely resembles a flat ghost burr, similar in principle to the burr design used in the much pricier Orphan Espresso Apex. Ghost burr geometries are known for producing highly uniform particle sizes while sharply limiting the production of fine coffee dust.
You can see the “ghost burr” pattern on the bottom portion of the static burr inside the grinder housing.That approach is very apparent in the cup. I’ve already pushed roughly 8kg of coffee through our test unit so far, and the output for pour over and full immersion brewing is impressive. The Phantox Pro produces a clean, well-separated flavour profile with good clarity and sweetness. For a Chemex, a press pot, a siphon, or a V60, this grinder punches well above its $140 USD price point. In early head to head testing, it is holding its own against our current filter benchmark, the 1Zpresso K Ultra, which costs considerably more.
The trade-off is straightforward and worth stating plainly: this burr design makes it a poor espresso grinder. Mavo markets the Phantox Pro as a multi-purpose tool capable of everything from Turkish coffee to French press, and the external dial has the mechanical precision to dial very fine. The problem is physics, not mechanics. Espresso extraction relies on a specific volume of fine particles to fill the gaps between larger grounds, building the puck resistance needed to generate nine bars of brew pressure.
Because these burrs are engineered to limit fines production, you simply cannot build that resistance. Shots run fast and extract poorly. No amount of careful dialling changes what the burr geometry is doing. Buyers who primarily pull espresso should look elsewhere, at something like the 1Zpresso J Ultra or the Kingrinder K6.
Where Things Stand
All that volume testing had a purpose: we wanted to know whether the Phantox Pro had earned a spot in our forthcoming Best Budget Grinders for 2026 Guide as a filter-focused recommendation. It has. For a brewer who lives and breathes pour over and immersion methods, $140 is a very reasonable entry point for this level of cup quality and build refinement.
We are wrapping up formal testing protocols now, including particle analysis and head to head comparisons with established competitors. Expect a full breakdown in our forthcoming Best Budget Grinders Guide, and a complete Snapshot Review of the Mavo Phantox Pro later this summer. In the meantime, the grinder is available on Amazon or directly from Mavo.
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I wonder how the #ICEmurderer of an innocent Mom is being discussed by his #immigrantAsian wife, who he was cheating on for years, with stranger men, on #Grinder - and her immigrant family.
Waiting for his Grinder bfs to reveal msgs because this murderer was a hateful hypocrite & he deserves all bad karmas.
#FAFOICE #ICEHypocrites #MurdererLiarTerrorist #SanctionUSA #BoycottUSA
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I wonder how the #ICEmurderer of an innocent Mom is being discussed by his #immigrantAsian wife, who he was cheating on for years, with stranger men, on #Grinder - and her immigrant family.
Waiting for his Grinder bfs to reveal msgs because this murderer was a hateful hypocrite & he deserves all bad karmas.
#FAFOICE #ICEHypocrites #MurdererLiarTerrorist #SanctionUSA #BoycottUSA
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I wonder how the #ICEmurderer of an innocent Mom is being discussed by his #immigrantAsian wife, who he was cheating on for years, with stranger men, on #Grinder - and her immigrant family.
Waiting for his Grinder bfs to reveal msgs because this murderer was a hateful hypocrite & he deserves all bad karmas.
#FAFOICE #ICEHypocrites #MurdererLiarTerrorist #SanctionUSA #BoycottUSA
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I wonder how the #ICEmurderer of an innocent Mom is being discussed by his #immigrantAsian wife, who he was cheating on for years, with stranger men, on #Grinder - and her immigrant family.
Waiting for his Grinder bfs to reveal msgs because this murderer was a hateful hypocrite & he deserves all bad karmas.
#FAFOICE #ICEHypocrites #MurdererLiarTerrorist #SanctionUSA #BoycottUSA
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I wonder how the #ICEmurderer of an innocent Mom is being discussed by his #immigrantAsian wife, who he was cheating on for years, with stranger men, on #Grinder - and her immigrant family.
Waiting for his Grinder bfs to reveal msgs because this murderer was a hateful hypocrite & he deserves all bad karmas.
#FAFOICE #ICEHypocrites #MurdererLiarTerrorist #SanctionUSA #BoycottUSA
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Time for coffee! Tried out the new burr grinder today and huzzah! I had been thinking my older Cuisinart burr grinder was making more noise and not grinding coarse enough for my use in the percolator. Turns out I should have been cleaning out the burr grinder parts about once a month to remove oils and fine bits left over each use. But mine doesn’t come apart. Thus, search was on for a better one.
Had no idea that the price was judged on having more ability to clean them and by feature. And now in the US you’d likely have to get a burr grinder around $200! The next jump up in quality would be the grinders about $350! Oh my! And the coffee snobs would be at the $500 price point. Oh Lordy, it’s just a grinder you want not half your mortgage, ha-ha!
I got my $200 grinder at $150 because it’s red. The other Kitchenaid models were black or all chrome. Limited stock and lower price on the few red one left. Aha. I didn’t care that it was red so Shazam it’s here. Btw it is far far nicer, quieter, precise grind options and my first pot of coffee with the Grizzly Claw beans by Kicking Horse will be ready in just a few minutes. The aroma is tells me I’ll be in bliss momentarily! #Coffee #Grinder #BurrGrinder @coffeegeek #GoodMorning #Today
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Time for coffee! Tried out the new burr grinder today and huzzah! I had been thinking my older Cuisinart burr grinder was making more noise and not grinding coarse enough for my use in the percolator. Turns out I should have been cleaning out the burr grinder parts about once a month to remove oils and fine bits left over each use. But mine doesn’t come apart. Thus, search was on for a better one.
Had no idea that the price was judged on having more ability to clean them and by feature. And now in the US you’d likely have to get a burr grinder around $200! The next jump up in quality would be the grinders about $350! Oh my! And the coffee snobs would be at the $500 price point. Oh Lordy, it’s just a grinder you want not half your mortgage, ha-ha!
I got my $200 grinder at $150 because it’s red. The other Kitchenaid models were black or all chrome. Limited stock and lower price on the few red one left. Aha. I didn’t care that it was red so Shazam it’s here. Btw it is far far nicer, quieter, precise grind options and my first pot of coffee with the Grizzly Claw beans by Kicking Horse will be ready in just a few minutes. The aroma is tells me I’ll be in bliss momentarily! #Coffee #Grinder #BurrGrinder @coffeegeek #GoodMorning #Today
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Time for coffee! Tried out the new burr grinder today and huzzah! I had been thinking my older Cuisinart burr grinder was making more noise and not grinding coarse enough for my use in the percolator. Turns out I should have been cleaning out the burr grinder parts about once a month to remove oils and fine bits left over each use. But mine doesn’t come apart. Thus, search was on for a better one.
Had no idea that the price was judged on having more ability to clean them and by feature. And now in the US you’d likely have to get a burr grinder around $200! The next jump up in quality would be the grinders about $350! Oh my! And the coffee snobs would be at the $500 price point. Oh Lordy, it’s just a grinder you want not half your mortgage, ha-ha!
I got my $200 grinder at $150 because it’s red. The other Kitchenaid models were black or all chrome. Limited stock and lower price on the few red one left. Aha. I didn’t care that it was red so Shazam it’s here. Btw it is far far nicer, quieter, precise grind options and my first pot of coffee with the Grizzly Claw beans by Kicking Horse will be ready in just a few minutes. The aroma is tells me I’ll be in bliss momentarily! #Coffee #Grinder #BurrGrinder @coffeegeek #GoodMorning #Today
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Time for coffee! Tried out the new burr grinder today and huzzah! I had been thinking my older Cuisinart burr grinder was making more noise and not grinding coarse enough for my use in the percolator. Turns out I should have been cleaning out the burr grinder parts about once a month to remove oils and fine bits left over each use. But mine doesn’t come apart. Thus, search was on for a better one.
Had no idea that the price was judged on having more ability to clean them and by feature. And now in the US you’d likely have to get a burr grinder around $200! The next jump up in quality would be the grinders about $350! Oh my! And the coffee snobs would be at the $500 price point. Oh Lordy, it’s just a grinder you want not half your mortgage, ha-ha!
I got my $200 grinder at $150 because it’s red. The other Kitchenaid models were black or all chrome. Limited stock and lower price on the few red one left. Aha. I didn’t care that it was red so Shazam it’s here. Btw it is far far nicer, quieter, precise grind options and my first pot of coffee with the Grizzly Claw beans by Kicking Horse will be ready in just a few minutes. The aroma is tells me I’ll be in bliss momentarily! #Coffee #Grinder #BurrGrinder @coffeegeek #GoodMorning #Today
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Time for coffee! Tried out the new burr grinder today and huzzah! I had been thinking my older Cuisinart burr grinder was making more noise and not grinding coarse enough for my use in the percolator. Turns out I should have been cleaning out the burr grinder parts about once a month to remove oils and fine bits left over each use. But mine doesn’t come apart. Thus, search was on for a better one.
Had no idea that the price was judged on having more ability to clean them and by feature. And now in the US you’d likely have to get a burr grinder around $200! The next jump up in quality would be the grinders about $350! Oh my! And the coffee snobs would be at the $500 price point. Oh Lordy, it’s just a grinder you want not half your mortgage, ha-ha!
I got my $200 grinder at $150 because it’s red. The other Kitchenaid models were black or all chrome. Limited stock and lower price on the few red one left. Aha. I didn’t care that it was red so Shazam it’s here. Btw it is far far nicer, quieter, precise grind options and my first pot of coffee with the Grizzly Claw beans by Kicking Horse will be ready in just a few minutes. The aroma is tells me I’ll be in bliss momentarily! #Coffee #Grinder #BurrGrinder @coffeegeek #GoodMorning #Today
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OH: The cheese grader is the poor mans grinder. - ... - A baken grinder, not what you think.
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OH: The cheese grader is the poor mans grinder. - ... - A baken grinder, not what you think.
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OH: The cheese grader is the poor mans grinder. - ... - A baken grinder, not what you think.
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OH: The cheese grader is the poor mans grinder. - ... - A baken grinder, not what you think.
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@mihamarkic Krups has a burr #grinder that is cheap, small and efficient.
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@mihamarkic Krups has a burr #grinder that is cheap, small and efficient.
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@mihamarkic Krups has a burr #grinder that is cheap, small and efficient.
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😂🤣😅And #Grinder didn't crash 😄😅🤣
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😂🤣😅And #Grinder didn't crash 😄😅🤣
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Cafeteros de espresso de mi timeline, que molinillo tenéis?
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Cafeteros de espresso de mi timeline, que molinillo tenéis?
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Cafeteros de espresso de mi timeline, que molinillo tenéis?
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Cafeteros de espresso de mi timeline, que molinillo tenéis?
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Meet the Lagom mini 2: Option-O’s Compact Electric Grinder Evolves
There’s a strange chasm in the world of coffee grinders. On one side, you have the hefty, countertop-hogging electric grinders, beasts of burden that can churn out shot after shot. On the other, you have the admittedly excellent but arm-tiring manual grinders, the darlings of the purist set. For years, if you wanted electric convenience in a travel-friendly size, your options were, let’s just say, rather disappointing.
Option-O, after just six years in the grinder game, saw that gap and drove a truck through it with the original Lagom mini in 2022. Now they’re back with its successor, the Lagom mini 2. Externally, it’s a dead ringer for the original, save for a redesigned power button and a modern USB-C port replacing the old one. But while the shell is identical, what’s under the hood is a thoughtful evolution, not a revolution.
Before I dive in, a quick disclosure. My evaluation grinder wasn’t purchased; it was provided by Option-O (not a sponsor) through their Canadian retail partner, Cafuné (welcome to them as a new site sponsor!). I’m grateful to both for getting one to me, especially since high demand has created waiting lists for these unique grinders. This article is my detailed introduction to the mini 2 our full Snapshot Review is coming in the next few months.
The Original Lagom mini: A Quick Look Back
The first Lagom mini was a masterclass in purpose-built design (here’s my original intro article on it). While its size made it an excellent travel companion, its true calling was to be the ultimate minimalist grinder for the discerning coffee lover at home. It was engineered to look beautiful while taking up almost no space, its low 180 RPM motor prioritizing quality and excellent fines management over sheer quantity.
The original Lagom Mini, with the 48mm Moonshine burrs inside.It had its quirks, of course. The proprietary power brick was an awkward, outlet-hogging annoyance on the kitchen counter and a pain for travellers alike. And while the grinder’s design screamed minimalist chic, its un-numbered dial was a famously polarising choice.
The original mini’s power brick, a dedicated wall adapter that took up a lot of plug space.Still, the results were undeniable. I have nearly two years of experience with the original mini, and its grind quality is nothing short of phenomenal. In fact, it’s become a benchmark for conical burr grinders here at CoffeeGeek, because of its incredible output, build quality, and unique place in the market. My expectations for this new version, with its refined burrs, are deservedly high.
Familiar Form, Subtle Changes
If you liked the original mini’s look and feel, you’ll be happy to know the exterior is fundamentally unchanged. The mini 2 has the same compact footprint, satisfying 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) heft, and premium, machined-from-a-single-block-of-aluminum feel. The fit and finish are superb, making many larger plastic grinders feel clumsy by comparison, and the magnetic catch cup still snaps into place with an authoritative click.
While the body is identical, I found a few subtle changes. Aesthetically, the tasteful, minimalist branding etched onto the original mini’s base is gone, leaving the new version completely unadorned. On a more practical note, the base now has a compliance sticker that can make the grinder slide around. My advice? Peel it off at your earliest convenience, and the grippy silicone base will keep the grinder planted.
Original mini on the right with subtle branding laser etched onto the grinder; the mini 2 on the left has no branding.The adjustment mechanism is almost identical to the original, save for the omission of a single hollowed-out marker dot near the zero point. The entire upper collar remains a stepless grind adjustment, threading smoothly into the main body. If you’ve ever dialled in an espresso shot with this style of infinite adjustment, you know how precise it can be.
Here’s the grind dials on both the mini 2 (left) and mini (right; note the original mini has a hollowed out “zero” dial (it wasn’t really a zero point), and a deeper, bigger indent to mark the grind setting.Internally, Option-O has again strengthened the gearing system and motor housing to improve torque. The same P-grade angular contact bearings are used to ensure the burrs remain perfectly aligned with minimal wobble. The workflow is still strictly single-dosing only, with a hopper capacity of around 30 to 35 grams for those who meticulously weigh their beans. It also still comes with the removable anti-popcorn device, which, let’s be honest, most of us remove because it can make pouring beans in a bit harder.
The Burrs: An In-House Evolution
This is the upgrade that will likely interest CoffeeGeek readers the most. The original Lagom mini’s burr options evolved over its lifespan: it launched with 38mm Obsidian burrs as standard, with an optional upgrade to a 48mm Moonshine burr set. The Moonshines developed such a strong reputation for clarity that Option-O eventually made them the standard offering. The new mini 2 continues this evolution, simplifying the lineup to a single, new 48mm Mizen burr set.
The original mini (left) and the new mini 2 (right); note the vanes in the grind chamber, and the outer burr assemblies.Option-O has taken a more hands-on role with the Mizen burrs. While they use third parties for manufacturing, the design is now done entirely in-house, with each burr set undergoing individual quality control before shipping. This gives them complete command over geometry and consistency. The Mizen 48MS burrs have a cut pattern that is nearly identical to the Moonshines, but the finish appears more matte. The high sheen on my well-used Moonshine burrs might just be the result of two years of polishing, but it’s a noticeable difference out of the box.
Beyond the burrs themselves, there’s a significant change to the grind chamber. The original mini had stepped clearing vanes and a lipped outer burr housing, which could trap a small amount of coffee grounds over time. The mini 2 now features single-height vanes and a flat burr housing, creating a wider sweep area. In my initial testing, this new design seems to do a much better job of clearing out ground coffee.
The moonshine burr on the left has a higher sheen and note the lip in the burr bottom; the Mizen on the right is flat across its bottom, and the burrs are more matte in finish.As for performance, Option-O describes the Mizen burrs as all-rounders, and my testing confirms this. They produce brews with medium-high clarity and good flavour separation, performing well from fine to coarse.
One critical note for owners of the original: these new Mizen burrs are not backwards compatible. You cannot install them in a first-generation Lagom mini.
Power: USB-C Changes Everything
Let’s have a moment of silence for the junk drawer full of proprietary power bricks we have all accumulated over the years from a wide variety of retired and deceased consumer appliances. The single biggest and most welcome change in the mini 2 is the switch to the universal USB-C standard.
This is not just any USB-C port, however. It requires a power source that supports Power Delivery 3.0 (PD3.0 or later) and can output a full 100 watts at 20V/5A. In simple terms, it needs a powerful, modern charger, like one you would use for a MacBook Pro.
Option-O sells the grinder direct, in two configurations:
- $299 USD / $415 CAD without a power adapter (you supply your own, like the Ugreen Nexode Pro 100W)
- $379 USD / $527 CAD with Option-O’s high end 100W USB-C power adapter.
That power adapter deserves special mention. It is not just a simple brick; it is a proper PD3.0 compliant multi-port GaN charger with two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and a high-quality braided cable. In Canada, Cafuné offers the grinder for $499 CAD without the adapter and $599 CAD with it, which is a competitive price once you account for duty and shipping.
The 100W, PD3.0 compliant 20V/5A adapter for the Lagom mini 2: extra USB ports for your other devices!The move to USB-C also unlocks the grinder’s true potential for portability. It can be run from a 100W+ PD-compliant power bank. This flexibility elevates the mini 2 from just a small grinder to a genuinely portable one. I’m testing it with an INIU Cougar 100W 25,000mAh power bank, and it works fantastically well as a standalone grinding solution.
If you get yourself a PD3.0, 100W (minimum via one port) USB-C power bank, like this Iniu version, you can power the grinder all day long “off the grid”.Workflow: Smarter, Not Harder
The other major quality-of-life improvement is the introduction of an auto-off feature. The grinder’s internal logic now detects when the resistance drops, meaning the beans have all passed through the burrs. It continues to run for about ten seconds to clear the chamber and then shuts itself down.
If you have ever been sidetracked by a ringing phone or a boiling kettle, you might have returned to the sound of the original mini’s motor spinning away uselessly, slowly eating into its 600-hour rated lifespan. The auto-off function means less wear, less heat, and less stress on the motor. It also frees you up to prep your filter or tamp your espresso while the grinder finishes its job.
During that final ten-second spin-down, the mini 2 makes a soft “pffft, pffft” sound as it pulses to push out the last few particles. Retention seems improved, and static is noticeably lower than in the original. These are just my initial impressions, of course; we’ll be doing more rigorous testing on retention and static for the full Snapshot Review.
The Grind Dial: Precision with Visual Cues
And now we come to the dial. While it has no numbers, it does have dots! (this is a point of contention with some owners of the grinder who want numbers on the dial). The collar features a series of large dots interspersed with four smaller dots, giving you a solid visual reference for your grind setting. Option-O’s philosophy is to encourage dialing in by taste and feel, using these markers as waypoints, and they have steadfastly resisted calls to add numbers to the stepless adjustment. For those who want to mark specific settings, they include a sheet of tiny black and white dot stickers for further customization.
I’ve developed my own system with the stickers to keep things straight. I use a single white sticker placed directly on one of the laser etched black dots, to mark the effective zero point. My starting point for espresso is marked with a single black sticker above the seventh large dot. For pour over, which requires a full 360-degree rotation past zero, I use two white stickers over the fourteenth large dot. The two stickers are a quick visual reminder that I have to pass that point one full rotation first before reaching it again.
The grind dial on the mini 2; I use dots to indicate grind position and how many rotations to do. The black dot is espresso, the two white dots are V60 grind setting baseline.Honestly, I’m still on the fence about the whole numbers-versus-no-numbers debate. It’s a system that works well once you get used to it, but I understand the appeal of a simpler numerical reference. I’ll have a more definitive take in our full Snapshot Review.
Reliability and Final Thoughts
The Lagom mini 2 inherits the gearbox and motor improvements made in later production runs of the original, and even adds more beefing up and refinements to the system. The auto-off feature adds another layer of protection. The same duty cycle of 1:1 (eg 60 seconds on, 60 seconds off) applies, so this is not a machine for grinding large batches. But for its intended use of delivering a few exceptional doses per day, it should prove to be a reliable companion.
So, who is this grinder for? It’s for the person who values minimalism, counter space, and exceptional grind quality in small amounts. It is for the filter-first coffee drinker who enjoys the occasional espresso. It competes with top-tier manual grinders, and the debate boils down to this: do you prefer the tactile ritual of hand grinding, or would you rather just press a button? After years of daily hand grinding, the appeal of that button gets awfully strong.
And here’s the kicker, the part that seals the deal. In a world where every new version of a gadget seems to come with an automatic price hike, Option-O went the other way. If you bring your own compliant USB-C charger, the mini 2 is actually about a hundred bucks cheaper than its predecessor (excluding any possible Trump Taxes). Even if you opt for the bundle with their excellent new power adapter, it still rings in at about twenty dollars less than the old model with the dedicated power brick.
In my limited testing, the grinder did not exceed 55W power draw, even under load. But it was pulling a full 20V, which is the more crucial part and why having the right power brick (or power bank) is crucial for this grinder to work. I will test this further for the full review.The Lagom mini 2 is both an incremental and unique-features upgrade. It takes a product we already loved and refines it based on lots of user feedback. The Mizen burrs, improved motor, universal USB-C power, and the smart auto-off function are all excellent improvements that make a great grinder even better.
So, that’s my initial take. We’re now working on the full Snapshot Review for the grinder which should be along in a few months. If you’ve managed to get your hands on a Lagom mini 2, drop a comment below and let us know what you think. If you’ve got questions, fire away. Don’t be shy.
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Grinder mod didn't go well - after cleaning it then replacing the outer burr, I decided to check if this initial change worked. Switched it on, nothing happened (heart sank a bit). I then noticed a small PCB that didn't look right - the connector to the motor moved a bit too much. I initially thought cracked solder joints (easy fix: reflow solder) but it was lifted pads. Soldered two short thick wires to nearby vias and it worked.
Mod postponed to another day.
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Grinder mod didn't go well - after cleaning it then replacing the outer burr, I decided to check if this initial change worked. Switched it on, nothing happened (heart sank a bit). I then noticed a small PCB that didn't look right - the connector to the motor moved a bit too much. I initially thought cracked solder joints (easy fix: reflow solder) but it was lifted pads. Soldered two short thick wires to nearby vias and it worked.
Mod postponed to another day.
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Grinder mod didn't go well - after cleaning it then replacing the outer burr, I decided to check if this initial change worked. Switched it on, nothing happened (heart sank a bit). I then noticed a small PCB that didn't look right - the connector to the motor moved a bit too much. I initially thought cracked solder joints (easy fix: reflow solder) but it was lifted pads. Soldered two short thick wires to nearby vias and it worked.
Mod postponed to another day.
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Baratza Encore ESP Pro Grinder
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ArticleOut of the Box
I won’t go into a lot of details about what’s new on this grinder, except to reference those new features, because we covered that in our initial post on the Encore ESP Pro. I will highlight and clarify some elements and assumptions based on the initial hands on use. If you do want a concise breakdown on what is new in this grinder, check that article out.
The Encore ESP Pro (or EEP for short) still adheres to Baratza’s “big beautiful brown box” philosophy of having sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging, right down to the compostable bags to protect the grinder from scuffs during shipping, but this time around they’ve also done a lot more printing on the box. It is packed securely and compactly, and when I first unboxed it, I thought perhaps they forgot to include the dosing cup and its little shelf, but nope, there it was, inside the larger grinds bin.
The front of the Encore ESP Pro box. Note, since Breville has taken over, they’ve added more graphics to the box compared to a few years ago.
Side of the box talks about the Etzinger M2 Burrs. We will too, below.
Other side is mainly branding.
The back of the box has some details about the grinder. Again, this is getting a bit away from Baratza’s “beautiful brown box” with the added ink.
Baratza has long figured out how to securely pack their grinders, and the Encore ESP Pro is no different
Inside the inner box is the main on demand hopper, in its own cardboard cocoon.
Once the top cardboard forms are removed, the main grinder body reveals itself
All removed from the boxes, the grinder and hopper are wrapped in compostible bags.
A first peak at the grinder itself. It looks quite good!
Baratza’s an industry leader in ethical, environmentally friendly packaging. They even use compostable bags to protect ther machines in transit.
The grinds bin, which looks identical to the older Encore and Virtuoso Plus models. Has extra goodies inside.
The single dose cup and its silicone base. Note the silicone ring around the top – remove that to fit the cup into 54mm portafilters.Setting up the grinder is mostly painless, though I did have a brief head-scratching moment that led to a quick call to Baratza support. I couldn’t figure out how to properly attach the bean hopper to the sleek, mostly metal single dose collar and grind adjustment dial. I checked the quick start guide and manual, but didn’t find anything about how to assemble the bean hopper. I noticed tiny “dedents” on the hopper and a subtle ridge inside the collar; it looked like they should snap together. I pressed hard. Nothing. Pressed harder. Felt plastic groaning. I had mild panic and visions of broken plastic.
Turns out, I was doing it all wrong.
Those dedents are part of a clever new system: they recess into the hopper body when you close the internal “trap door” for the beans, and stick out again when you open the bean flow vanes.The hopper, inspired by Breville’s Smart Grinder Pro hopper, but more minimalist, has a rotating handle inside. Turn one way and vanes shut the bean chute; turn the other and they open. The action also recesses and exposes the little dedents. The trick? Close the vanes, insert the hopper in the single dose bean collar hopper,, then open them. Voilà: hopper locked in place.
With that mystery solved, I set about my first use and exploration of the grinder.
These are the little small profile dedents that extend out, or retract, to lock the bean hopper into place on the single dose metal hopper.
Here, the dedents are retracted, making them flush with the rest of the collar.Materials and Build Quality
Let’s just get this out of the way: everything about the Encore ESP Pro (or EEP, for those who appreciate a good acronym) feels like it belongs in the premium league. Starting with the single dose hopper and grind adjustment collar, the construction is mostly metal where your hands interact, with plastic used only where it makes sense.
The hopper slots into a largely metal burr carrier and adjustment mechanism. There are no clicks when turning it either. This is a stepless grinder, so smooth rotation is the action you’ll feel. The metal is a sharp, nearly matte black, with bold white lines and bean size icons that are easy to read. It also rotates a full 270 degrees, a big jump from the 180 degrees on the regular Encore ESP.
Now for the side panels. I could have sworn they were metal. They even sound like it when you tap them. But surprise: they’re plastic. That said, they’re coated in some mystery finish that feels cool, textured, and convincingly metallic. Bonus points: they resist smudgy fingerprints. Actually, the whole grinder does. Even the front display somehow stays relatively clean despite daily use.
The metal parts of the grinder are mostly in the grinds chamber, motor mount, skeleton, and what I call the “shoulders” of the unit. That’s the section that wraps from the top, around the display, and down the front where the control dial lives. It feels like plastic at first touch, but it’s a coated metal wrap.
Front view of the Encore ESP Pro, in single dose setup.
Glad to see the company has gone with minimal branding. This panel is mostly plastic, but feels like metal.
The back, mostly plastic, has no branding. Note the cord placement.
Again, no branding, nice matte black, has a similar silhouette to the Encore ESP.
This is very well made, and is mostly metal. I do have slight concerns about the anti-popcorning bit in the middle impeding the flow from coffee beans from the full on demand hopper, given beans have to pass through that bigger hopper’s vanes first, before getting to the anti-popcorn plate.
Here’s a first peak at another innovation in the grinder: the Feed Control disk, which regulates and slows down the feed to the burrs.
Installing the single dose hopper: line it up with the marked tick line on the grinder body.
Attaching the single dose hopper is straightforward: line up the marker with the line on the grinder body, insert, and rotate to lock into place.
A Breville influence here: Baratza never used to put display stickers on their grinders to show you what the display would look like. That’s a Breville thing.
The single dose cap can also be used as a bean cup on your scale to measure out your single doses. I kind of wish it had an incorporated bellows design.The on demand bean hopper has been redesigned too, and is different from the bean hoppers Baratza has been using for over a decade. The EEP full bean hopper has a lower profile, and likely holds less than the older Encore models (I will measure that). But it has a slick new bean stop system that keeps your coffee from making a break for it when you remove the hopper. A lot of the engineering behind it been borrowed from the now 15 year old design of the Smart Grinder Pro hopper, but it is much more refined, more low-profile, with a lot less plastic and moving parts. It’s small things like this that show someone was thinking and evolving a product line.
The grinds bin seems to be the same one from the previous Encore and Virtuoso models. I’ll do a side-by-side check to be sure, but it looks and feels identical. No surprises there. Ditto with the single dose grinds catch and the little silicone base it slots into.
That front control dial, though, is a highlight. It has a good weight to it and turns with a satisfying dampened feel. It’s tactile and gives off a vibe that says, “I’m not like those cheap plastic knobs on budget machines.” Of all the control points Baratza has put out over the years, this one feels the most high-end. Etched into the dial are directional indicators on the front.
The on demand, full bean load hopper is designed to lock into the single dose metal hopper.
The vanes, open on the hopper. I did have concerns that these would have feed issues with the single dose hopper’s anti-popcorn device right below these.
The vanes closed on the new hopper design from Baratza
The hopper’s handle is used to open or close the hopper vanes, and lock the hopper into place on the single dose mini hopper.
The single touch control dial has a nice dampened feel to it, pushes confidently, and has etched directional indicators
Not talked a lot about in this First Look – this is the flow control dial. It’s meant to regulate the flow of beans into the burrs better.You also get a solid accessory lineup: the single dose grinds catcher, the bigger bin, the single dose hopper, and the larger bean hopper. Swapping them out is easy and intuitive. The grinds cup works with both 58 mm and 54 mm portafilters. Just pull out a silicone ring to accommodate the smaller ones.
Now the display. In a word, it is slick. When not in use, it stays completely blacked out. Fire it up and it lights up bright enough to read in a dark kitchen at 6 a.m. without blinding you. Yet it’s still easily readable in a fully lit, mid day kitchen. There are three little icons that pop up depending on what the grinder’s doing. Timer mode shows a clock. Grind setting mode brings up a container with a pyramid of dots. If you’re in the espresso range, it displays “ESP” with an underscore, on the right.
The numbers will show either a countdown or count-up timer, the grind setting, or “END” when it finishes a timed grind. It switches automatically depending on what’s happening. One small quirk: if you’re adjusting the grind while the EEP is running, the display only shows the timer, not the grind setting. It’s not the end of the world, just something to note.
Here, the grinder is in auto-off mode, at 50.5 on the grind dial setting. Note no “ESP” graphic or timer graphic.
Here, the grinder is in timer mode (long press to switch), but in standby still shows the grinder setting, and not the programmed time.
This mode is auto off mode, in the espresso grinding range (below 40), showing the ESP graphic.
Here, the grinder is displaying ESP grind range, timer mode, and I just turned the dial to set the time for 11.5 seconds grinding time. It will revert back to showing the grind setting after a few seconds.
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Except for the initial confusion over how to properly attach the on demand bean hopper, I found using the Encore ESP Pro to be quite intuitive. There’s something about a single touch point for most of the grinder’s smart controls that works very well on this grinder. Even without reading the manual, I knew that a long press on that main dial would switch the grinder’s two main modes, as an example.
Encore ESP Pro’s Modes
The EEP has two modes: timed and auto stop. Long press the dial to toggle between them. In auto stop, you just press once to start and again to stop. It also works as a manual mode for folks using a full hopper. The maximum grinding time is 60 seconds, even in manual mode.
In auto stop, the timer counts up. In timer mode, it counts down. You only get one timer setting, so changing from 10 to 45 seconds means spinning the dampened control dial quite a bit. Not exactly cutting-edge tech, but nothing a little patience can’t handle.
The Encore ESP Pro, set up for single dose mode, on the bar, paired up with a Breville Infuser. Grind time for a 17.5g dose is about 9 seconds.Grind Settings and Espresso Range
I was surprised to find out that the Encore ESP Pro’s espresso range of grind settings is 1 to 40 on the grinder’s 60 steps (actually 120 steps, because there’s a half step displayed digitally, like 10.5). I thought it would be evenly split, with 1-30 for espresso, and 31-60 for other brew methods (similar to the Encore ESP). But nope: that little ESP indicator stays on until you hit 40.5.
That’s a pretty wide range of adjustment choices, though Baratza claims each setting in the espresso range is a 2.5 micron adjustment finer or coarser and your finest turning control on the stepless adjustment. The non espresso range results in much larger micron jumps between “clicks”.
I do have to note that the initial unit Bartaza sent me had a calibration and alignment issue: the grinder could only produce an acceptable espresso grind for our test machines (Breville Dual Boiler, Breville Infuser) at 38.5 on the grind adjustment setting. Anything below that would “choke” or stall the shot pulls. This left well over 75 different grind settings unusable in most circumstances.
Baratza immediately sent a replacement unit, and here’s what I’ve determined after initially seasoning the machine with about 4 pounds of coffee.
Putting the Encore ESP Pro through some early test paces.Dialing in Espresso
On our replacement unit, the initial sweet spot for our test espresso blend (Social Coffee’s amazing People’s Daily Blend) was 26.5 for our 2.5:1 target range of espresso: 18.5g in, 45g out, within 35 seconds (which includes the Dual Boiler’s 10 second preinfusion stage). This was with fresh, 6 day old coffee. Because the adjustment ranges are very small on the EEP, 15 day old coffee would be down around 23.5 for the same shot target range.
We had the chance to use some of Coffee Kev’s fantastic Coffee Works Chocolate Brownie Blend, which has some robusta and is roasted a tad darker than People’s Daily, and its dial in spot started around 24.5 for the same targets and volumes.
Early on, it was clear that the M2 burrs were doing their job well for espresso, and there’s a nice wide range of adjustment play one can have in hyper-dialing in an espresso blend. I find the M2 burrs do an excellent job in presenting just the right amount of fines you want in an espresso grind, one that brings on board complexity and nuances with just about any espresso blend or single origin roasted for espresso.
Evaluating the shots of espresso made with the Encore ESP Pro. We love these Kruve Propel cups for sensory evaluation.Dialing in Brew Coffee
When testing the Encore ESP Pro for brew methods, of course I had to figure out a good starting point for my grind settings. And yeah, there’s a lot of chatter online about this. Reddit, Discord, early YouTube reviews… the usual suspects. Everyone seems to have a different number. Some are up in the 50s for a V60 brew, others hanging out in the low 40s. Typical early-days chaos.
Baratza actually gave me some solid info on exactly how the grind adjustment works outside of the espresso range. Based on their guidance, I started at 47.5 for pour over. Using an Ethiopian from Social Coffee that was hitting on all cylinders as my morning cuppa, I hit the expected particle range, around 750 microns, but there were a lot of fines in my grind sample testing.
To be frank, this is where the Etzinger M2 burrs start to show their design age. I’ve been lucky to use better conical designs lately, like the Lagom Mini with its Moonshine burrs, so I could really see the difference. Once you get coarser, the M2s just aren’t in the same league if you’re chasing cup clarity.
The M2s are still decent for brew. Better than a lot of what’s out there. But this burr set was designed over ten years ago, and burr geometry and engineering philosophy has moved forward since then. Of course, RPMs play a big part too. The faster you spin, the more fines you get with conicals, and I believe the Encore ESP Pro spins faster than previous Encore models.
Right now, Moonshine burrs are my gold standard, followed by the 1Zpresso X-Ultra and J-Ultra. Those burrs are tuned for clarity at low RPMs. M2s? Still solid for espresso and AeroPress, but never great at Chemex or French press. Early tests on the ESP Pro confirm that.
For instance, producing a 750 micron mid point grind for V60, brews would take about 30-45 seconds longer to drain out than with a similar micron mid point produced by the Lagom Mini and its Moonshine burrs. The spent coffee bed in the V60 was more visibly muddy with the Baratza as well. More to come about this in the full review. In the meantime, here are some photos of the process, and my apologies for the unappealing nature of them.
For this round, I was using the fantastic Kirimahiga Kenyan from Matchstick Coffee.
Soupy, slow draw down in the Kalita Wave filters in an Origami filter holder.
Evidenced by the scale, the drawdown time was slow with the grinder set to roughly 750um, 47.5 on the dial.
The finished bed of coffee, very muddy.I’m happy with the grind noise of the Encore ESP Pro. Not only that, but the motor sounds better too. It always sounded like the Encore ESP and Virtuoso+ struggled in the motor department when grinding (the motors in both weren’t actually struggling, it had to do with how the grinder was geared); the EEP sounds more smooth and consistent. It’s also quieter than those other two grinders; more so in single dose mode, but also with the on demand hopper in place (as long as you have the lid on).
The built in plasma coil does the job. I’ve seen others report some static issues, but I think they were confusing chaff flying around with actual grinds static (there is not a single grinder on the planet that can prevent chaff flyout). Both with the single dosing cup, and the bin, static is at a minimum, and I have tested a variety of coffees in a variety of conditions (hot, humid, hot, sun exposed, cool morning, late evening) to see how static is handled.
The grinder does side-load the coffee a bit (always to the right side), so if you don’t have the single dose cup perfectly lined up (or don’t use the included silicone base plate under the cup), some grinds can miss the cup. The output is fluffy, generally uncompacted, and the best I’ve seen from any Encore or Virtuoso grinder.
Because this is a plasma coil anti-static grinder, you should not do a RDT (Ross Droplet Technique) on your beans fed into this grinder. Doing so will gum up the anti-static coil inside, rendering it inert. It will also clog up the grinder. This rule holds true for any grinder with a plasma or ionizer system.
The EEP is pleasingly fast in its output, faster than the Encore ESP, and even faster than the Virtuoso Plus. As of publication date, I haven’t completed my timer tests for grind ranges on the grinder, but the speed is good, and an improvement over the older grinders.
Putting the Encore through a battery of tests.Conclusion
There was a time when the words “Baratza” and “Encore” (and going even further back, “Maestro”) meant one thing: an entry-level, capable grinder you could snag for under $150. And that’s still true; as long as Baratza keeps selling the original Encore, or you find a used one online. Given how repairable and easy to maintain they are, buying second-hand isn’t exactly a gamble.
Now we have an Encore that costs $300; entry-level doesn’t quite fit anymore. It’s a bit like calling a craft beer just a refreshing, cold drink. This grinder is squarely in premium territory, loaded with advanced features. It’s the spiritual successor to the Virtuoso line, only it’s been dragged into the present with upgrades like an ionizer, an excellent auto-off function, and enough UI and UX polish to make tech companies jealous.
The build quality? Outstanding. The attention to touch points and user feel is better than anything I’ve seen at this price point. The display nails it: subtle, legible, and clean. It wouldn’t feel out of place on a gadget designed by a certain turtleneck-wearing design perfectionist from Cupertino.
That said, the one part that’s starting to show its age is the burrset. Baratza’s been using the M2 conical burrs from Etzinger for over a decade now, and they’re fine. Great for espresso, solid for pour over. But compared to the moonshine conies in the Lagom Mini or Mini 2, the M2s are outclassed. They struggle with coarser grinds and don’t handle Chemex or French press as gracefully.
Honestly, with everything else modernized, it’d be nice to see Baratza nudge Etzinger toward developing a next-generation M2. This new Encore ESP Pro deserves it. Is this a deal breaker? Heck no. In fact, given Baratza’s history of after sales service and upgradability, I wouldn’t be surprised to see down the road a new iteration of the Etzinger burrs that will not only be backwards compatible with the Encore ESP Pro and ESP, but also sold without much markup. Both of which add years of serviceability to this grinder.
With all that said, everything you’re reading here is just a slightly learned opinion, borne of a few weeks’ use of the Encore ESP Pro grinder after a break in period. This grinder will continue to occupy a prime spot on our test bench, and a full review with scores will be out later this year. Stay tuned, but if you have any questions now, feel free to ask them in the comments below.
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Another vid of the new Encore ESP Pro grinder from Baratza, showing how it works on the espresso side of things.
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Another vid of the new Encore ESP Pro grinder from Baratza, showing how it works on the espresso side of things.
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Another vid of the new Encore ESP Pro grinder from Baratza, showing how it works on the espresso side of things.
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Another vid of the new Encore ESP Pro grinder from Baratza, showing how it works on the espresso side of things.
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Another vid of the new Encore ESP Pro grinder from Baratza, showing how it works on the espresso side of things.
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We're one of the first people outside of Baratza themselves to have our hands on the brand spankin' new Encore ESP Pro grinder. Today was setup day, unboxing, studio shots, in situ photographs, and I shot a few short videos showing how the grinder's auto off system worked.
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We're one of the first people outside of Baratza themselves to have our hands on the brand spankin' new Encore ESP Pro grinder. Today was setup day, unboxing, studio shots, in situ photographs, and I shot a few short videos showing how the grinder's auto off system worked.
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We're one of the first people outside of Baratza themselves to have our hands on the brand spankin' new Encore ESP Pro grinder. Today was setup day, unboxing, studio shots, in situ photographs, and I shot a few short videos showing how the grinder's auto off system worked.
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We're one of the first people outside of Baratza themselves to have our hands on the brand spankin' new Encore ESP Pro grinder. Today was setup day, unboxing, studio shots, in situ photographs, and I shot a few short videos showing how the grinder's auto off system worked.
