Tampers are tools used to pack (or “tamp”) espresso grounds into the basket of an espresso machine. The purpose of a tamper is to pack the grounds evenly for a quality shot Essentially, you’re taking it from a loose pile of ‘dosed’ grounds to a tightly compressed cake inside the basket. Why is it important … Read more
This may qualify as cheating, but often the only way to achieve good crema on some pump machines is by using more than the recommended amount of coffee per serving The normal recommended dose of ground coffee per shot of espresso is slightly less than two level tablespoons. How do you get thick crema espresso? … Read more
coffee makers, especially espresso machines, can lose water due to a defective seal on the bottom of the tank. To find out if the problem is coming from there, simply fill this tank and see if any water is leaking from the joint below. This part can then be worn, crushed or broken. Why is … Read more
A nice metal tamper is included , and where I ran into what I found to be the biggest design flaw of the machine. Does the flair come with a tamper? Please note, a polycarbonate tamper is already included with the Flair Enjoy a professional barista tamper alongside your Flair. Does the flair neo include … Read more
Please note, a polycarbonate tamper is already included with the flair enjoy a professional barista tamper alongside your Flair. Does the flair neo include a tamper? With the steel tamper you get a more precise and polished tamping of your coffee grounds, increasing even more the consistency of your espresso shots. Please note, a polycarbonate … Read more