We recommend measuring the exact inside diameter of the portafilter basket and then selecting a tamper at least 75 mm smaller. Step 1: Use machine calipers or a steel measuring tape with 1/32 inch divisions to carefully measure the distance inside the filter basket directly across the centerline (the diameter) How do I know what … 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. How heavy should tamper be? Weight Of The Tamper To apply the right amount of pressure your … Read more
tamper coffee kit 54mm for selected breville espresso machines. How do I know what size tamper I need? Measure the portafilter across the diameter (the centerline). Change your reading to a decimal unit Convert the inches to millimeters by multiplying by 25.4 (2.33 x 25.4 = 59.18 mm) Get a tamper that’s 0.75 mm smaller … 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
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. How do I know what size tamper I need? Measure the portafilter across the diameter (the centerline). … Read more