The Baratza Encore coffee grinders have 40 grind settings to very precisely grind the coffee. It's best to use the Beratza Encore for filter coffee and the Baratza Encore ESP for filter coffee and espressos. You fill the bean hopper with coffee beans. You then decide the grind size that best suits your brewing method. That way, all freshly ground beans roll right into your portafilter or in the container.