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Why do we tamp coffee for espresso?
We tamp the coffee in a portafilter to set the stage for the water to be pushed through the coffee. A properly tamped bed of coffee offers enough resistance to allow flavor and caffeine to be properly extracted. The bed of coffee, or puck as it is called in its tamped state, needs to be consistent. No air pockets.
Tamping makes sure that no small pockets of air remain in the basket. You can imagine that when water runs through a bed of coffee with air pockets, the flow of water becomes inconsistent. This is professional barista’s call: channeling.
As the water is pushed through the filter, it will find the path of least resistance.
Because that is what water does. It finds the path of least resistance.
A properly tamped puck in the portafilter will present a solid front to the water. This means that the time water is in contact with ground coffee is the same all the way through the puck.
The benefits of a calibrated coffee tamper
Tamping is the method a barista will use to take a loosely dosed amount of coffee grounds and turn them into a tightly compressed, evenly dispersed puck within the portafilter, where the water and coffee will come in contact when it’s brewing.
Tamping is a key part of making that great shot of espresso, and a quality tamper can contribute to your success Too much tamping pressure can result in a bitter cup and too little pressure can result in a watery shot. There won’t be enough resistance in the grounds to impede the flow of the water.
Apply 20-30 pounds of pressure , and Baristas often recommend 30 pounds of pressure. Calibrated tampers are perfect for beginner baristas or pros who want to be 100% sure they applied the correct pressure.
In conclusion
A calibrated espresso tamper is an essential tool for any coffee enthusiast who wants to take their brewing experience to the next level. By ensuring a consistent and even tamp, a calibrated tamper allows for better control over the extraction process. Further, resulting in a more balanced and flavorful cup of espresso. So, if you’re serious about brewing the perfect cup of coffee at home, consider investing in a calibrated espresso tamper. Your taste buds will thank you!
Compatible Espresso Machine:
Compatible with Breville espresso machine.
SAGE BES810 / 840 / 860 / 870 / 878 / 880 / Express / BES500 / Bambino / Barista Pro / Infuser
And other coffee machines with 54mm diameter portafilter etc.
Spec.:
Food grade stainless steel base 54mm tamper
Anodized Aluminum Handle
1 year guarantee, buy with confidence. Contact us to have a new replacement in the period
Essential tool for the serious home barista. A good quality coffee tamper or espresso tamper is an essential tool for the serious coffee lover. The Kafvalubre 54mm Hand tamper is a well-made, consistent pressure tamper that takes the guesswork out of tamping for beginners and experienced baristas alike.
30lbs Consistent pressure: The 30lbs spring-loaded mechanism ensures consistent pressure during tamping, a key factor for even extraction and a good cup of espresso. This can be helpful for beginners and experienced baristas who want to eliminate the guesswork from tamping.
Design is intended to level and tamp in one step that includes a self leveling rim making it very easy to produce consistent and even espresso pucks the key for the valuable espresso brewing. Delivering precision and consistency in every espresso shot.
Solid build: The tamper sturdy and well-constructed, with a smooth, flat stainless steel base. It’s durable and withstand regular use. Easy to clean, the stainless steel base is easy to wipe clean after use.
Compatible with Breville Espresso Machine Portafilters and other brand with 54mm diameter portafilter espresso machine. Confident to buy and contact us if any quality issue, we offer 1 year quality guarantee. A great tamper for espresso machine.
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