Baratza Encore ESP Dosing Cup: Using 54 mm and 58 mm Portafilters
The Baratza Encore ESP dosing cup is a 54 mm cup that ships with a 58 mm adapter ring: use the cup bare for 54 mm portafilters and fit the ring for 58 mm portafilters. This guide was researched from the Encore ESP user guide and published product listings; it is not a hands-on test. For dial numbers, see the Encore ESP grind settings guide.
What comes with the Baratza Encore ESP dosing cup
The Encore ESP user guide lists two transfer parts: an espresso dosing cup and a 58 mm adapter ring, which together move grounds into a 54 mm or 58 mm portafilter. Baratza's Encore ESP product page presents the included dosing cup as part of the espresso workflow. Retailer Coffee Bros describes the Encore ESP dosing cup as a 54 mm anti-static cup with a 24 g capacity.
| Encore ESP part | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dosing cup | 54 mm opening, anti-static, 24 g capacity | Coffee Bros listing |
| Adapter ring | 58 mm, fits the dosing cup to 58 mm portafilters | Encore ESP user guide |
Encore ESP dosing cup fit by portafilter size
Encore ESP dosing cup setup depends only on the portafilter basket diameter. Check your machine in the portafilter sizes guide if you are unsure.
| Portafilter size | Encore ESP dosing cup setup |
|---|---|
| 54 mm (most Breville machines) | Remove the 58 mm adapter ring and use the bare cup |
| 58 mm | Fit the 58 mm adapter ring on the cup |
| Other sizes, such as 51 mm | Not covered by Baratza's included parts; use a funnel sized to your basket |
How to use the 58 mm adapter ring on the Encore ESP dosing cup
The Encore ESP 58 mm adapter ring widens the cup mouth so it seats on a 58 mm basket. The Encore ESP user guide gives one rule for the adapter ring: remove it before dosing into a 54 mm portafilter. Leave the Encore ESP adapter ring on for 58 mm portafilters, and take it off whenever you switch to a 54 mm basket.
Clean transfer steps from the Encore ESP dosing cup
The Encore ESP user guide describes a flip transfer: grind into the dosing cup, set the portafilter upside down on top, and turn both over together.
- Match the Encore ESP dosing cup to the basket: ring on for 58 mm, ring off for 54 mm.
- Place the cup under the Encore ESP chute and grind your dose.
- Set the portafilter upside down on the cup so the basket rim seats on the cup mouth.
- Hold cup and portafilter together, flip them, tap the cup base, and lift the cup straight up.
- Distribute and tamp. A dose near the basket limit leaves little headroom; the basket size guide lists dose ranges.
If your dosing cup is fixed at 58 mm and grounds keep spilling into a 54 mm basket, follow our guide to transferring grounds from a wide cup to a narrow portafilter.
Encore ESP dosing cup vs grinding straight into the portafilter
The Encore ESP user guide describes only the dosing cup method for filling a portafilter; it does not document a Baratza portafilter holder for the Encore ESP. Third-party holders sold for Baratza conical grinders exist, but fit varies by seller and portafilter, so check the listing against your handle before buying. For other cups and funnels, see the budget dosing cup roundup; for the same fit question on another grinder, see the DF64 dosing cup fit guide.
Cleaning the Encore ESP dosing cup
The Encore ESP user guide says to hand-wash the dosing cup, hopper, hopper lid and grounds bin in warm, soapy water and let them air dry. Dry the Encore ESP dosing cup fully before grinding into it, since damp surfaces hold on to fine grounds.
Baratza Encore ESP dosing cup FAQ
What size is the Baratza Encore ESP dosing cup?
The Baratza Encore ESP dosing cup is a 54 mm cup. Baratza includes a 58 mm adapter ring so the same cup also transfers grounds into 58 mm portafilters.
Do I remove the adapter ring for a 54 mm portafilter?
Yes. The Encore ESP user guide says to remove the adapter ring before dosing into a 54 mm portafilter, the size most Breville machines use.
What is the Encore ESP dosing cup adapter for?
The Encore ESP dosing cup adapter is a 58 mm ring that widens the cup mouth so it seats on a 58 mm portafilter basket for a clean flip transfer.
How much coffee does the Encore ESP dosing cup hold?
Retailer Coffee Bros lists the Encore ESP dosing cup capacity as 24 g, which covers the 18 g dose the Encore ESP user guide uses for its espresso starting setting.
Can the Encore ESP dosing cup go in the dishwasher?
The Encore ESP user guide says to hand-wash the dosing cup in warm, soapy water and let it air dry.