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Is Tamping Espresso Necessary?

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There needs to be a small amount of space between the espresso maker‘s filter and where the water comes out of the machine, which is part of why tamping is necessary If you don’t tamp your coffee grounds, there won’t be enough space for the water to optimally saturate the coffee. Is it necessary to … Read more

Is A Tamping Mat Necessary?

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tamping mats are an essential must-have accessory for every barista , be it in a busy commercial setting or at home. Sure you can buy a flat square of rubber in any hardware shop that would achieve a lot of the aims of our cafelat mats, but more often than not these are smelly old … Read more