tamping mats

What Is The Standard Coffee Tamper Size?

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A 58mm tamper is often used with commercial and high-end espresso machines (espresso coffee makers), while smaller size options include 57 mm, 53mm, and 49mm tampers. How big should my tamper be? The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while … Read more

How Hard Should I Tamper Coffee?

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Baristas often recommend 30 pounds of pressure, but some do as little as 20 pounds. More and more are finding that tamping pressure is overrated—it’s hard on the wrist and cause an over-extracted, bitter brew. Use a twisting motion as you pull up to “polish” the puck. Can you tamp coffee too hard? It turns … Read more