Baratza Encore / ESP Single Dose Hopper & Optional Bellows Combo

Hopper with bellows on Baratza Encore ESP

Installation was simple, even without the included manual. It definitely improves the appearance and also reduces the overall height of the grinder. As for functionality, it works as expected — you grind your coffee, press the bellows, and some of the retained coffee gets pushed out. Sometimes you still need to give the grinder a little tap to fully release the remaining grounds. One downside of the compact version is that during grinding, you first need to use the included lid instead of the bellows. Only after part of the coffee has been ground can you switch to the bellows and use it properly. Overall, this product is very well built, easy to use, and I hope it lasts for a long time. I would definitely rate it very positively.

Makes the grinder look better too

I love my Single Dose Hopper & Bellows for my Baratza Encore ESP. I was going to got the Bellows for the hopper that came with the grinder, and grabbed a Single Dose Hopper at the last second...i love how it makes the grinder nearly 4" shorter (more with the hopper on it)...now it hides on the coffee station. AND i don't leave tons of coffee grinds in the grinder anymore. I had no idea how much coffee never made it to the portafilter!

Looks good, but expensive & custom charges for Germany; bellow not really needed

The modification looks good on the machine but it was quite expensive and I had to pay additionally custom charges in Germany. The bellow seems to be not really needed - not sure I would buy it again.