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Does Espresso Tamper Make A Difference?

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Tamping is a key part of making that great shot of espresso, and a quality tamper can contribute to your success Too much tamping pressure can result in a bitter cup and too little pressure can result in a watery shot. There won’t be enough resistance in the grounds to impede the flow of the … Read more

What Does A Shower Screen Do Espresso?

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The shower screen or dispersion screen is responsible for evenly dispersing or showering water on the coffee puck Keep in mind that during an espresso extraction, the coffee expands within the space of the portafilter basket and the shower screen to create the approximately 9 bars of pressure needed to make espresso. What does espresso … Read more