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Do Coffee Tampers Work?

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The shots made using an angled tamp had a less consistent flow rate than the shots made with a level tamp The used coffee also showed obvious signs of channeling – and most importantly, in our blind taste tests, the espresso made with the angled tamp just didn’t taste as good. Are calibrated coffee tampers … Read more

How Do I Make A Perfect Espresso Puck?

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Generally, that’s 7 grams for a “single” basket, 18 grams for a “double” basket, and 20 grams for a “triple” basket How much coffee do you put in an espresso puck? Generally, that’s 7 grams for a “single” basket, 18 grams for a “double” basket, and 20 grams for a “triple” basket. Why is my … Read more