Baratza Encore™ ESP x the Bambino® Plus

The grinder’s 40-step adjustment dial makes dialing in a new bean so much easier than my old setup—I’ve already found the sweet spot for a balanced shot. The machine preheats in seconds, and the steam wand produces microfoam that actually lets me practice latte art without frustration.

Finally pulled the trigger on this pair and the grinder’s micro-adjustment ring lets me dial in my beans way more precisely than my old setup. The Bambino’s steam wand is legit—my latte art actually stayed this morning.

The auto-dosing on the grinder means I get consistent grounds every single time, and the espresso machine heats up fast enough to pull a shot before I've even finished tamping. It's made my morning routine so much more streamlined.

Switching from a manual grinder to the Encore ESP made dialing in my shots way less guesswork, and the Bambino's automatic steam wand consistently gives me silky microfoam for lattes. The whole setup feels built to last and takes up surprisingly little counter space.

I was worried about dialing in espresso, but the grinder's 40mm steel burrs make switching grind sizes incredibly smooth between pour-over and espresso. The Bambino Plus steams milk automatically, so I can pull a shot and texture milk at the same time without any fuss. This bundle took the guesswork out of my morning routine.

The grinder’s 40mm steel burrs make switching from drip to espresso effortless, and the Bambino’s steam wand produces microfoam better than I expected for an entry-level machine. My morning cortado now tastes as good as from the café down the street.

The automatic dosing on the grinder is a game-changer—I just set it and pull consistent shots every morning. The steam wand on this machine heats milk in about ten seconds flat, which is perfect for my rushed weekday lattes.

I was worried about dialing in espresso at home, but this bundle’s stepless grinder adjustment lets me tweak the grind size precisely for each bean. The machine’s automatic milk frother also nails that silky microfoam for lattes without any guesswork.

I was surprised how quickly the machine heats up—no more waiting around for my morning shot. The grinder's 40-setting range let me find the perfect extraction for my usual beans.

Dialing in the grind size for different beans is so easy now, I can switch between a medium roast for drip and a fine setting for espresso in seconds. The steam wand on this machine produces microfoam like a dream, and my lattes taste better than most cafe ones. Only wish I’d upgraded sooner.