Pressurized portafilters (generally) do not need tamping down Brush the edges of the filter basket off so there are no stray coffee grounds to get into the threads of the brew head. I like to smooth the basket down with a light tamp to make sure the grounds are even within the basket. Is a … Read more
Aeropress recommends a “fine drip or espresso grind” for use with the brewing device Can I use regular ground coffee in AeroPress? → Use more coffee Since pre-ground coffee is usually coarser than the medium-fine ground coffee most Aeropress recipes call for, it will tend to be under-extracted To combat this, you can increase the … Read more
The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. Does tamper size matter? The filter size is also vital for choosing an espresso tamper You want … Read more
What is the ideal chemex grind size? Use a medium-coarse grind (leaning more towards the coarse side), similar to the consistency of sea salt. What grind should I use for my Chemex? A | One should use a medium coarse grind This will allow for the best extraction and flow rate will brewing the coffee. … Read more
The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. Does tamper size matter? The filter size is also vital for choosing an espresso tamper You want … Read more
For the best aeropress coffee grind size, we recommend a consistency similar to table salt. On a coffee grinding chart, this is considered medium-fine Each particle will be about 0.5 mm in diameter and falls between the fine espresso grind and the slightly coarser grind used in cafetière coffee. Does grind size matter for AeroPress? … Read more