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Do You Need A Tamper For Espresso?

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espresso machines rely on pressure to extract the flavor from coffee grounds, and both the pressurized water that comes from your machine and the resistance from the packed coffee grounds come into play. To pack the grounds into any espresso machine just right, you’ll need to use a tamper. Can I make espresso without tamper? … Read more

What Does An Espresso Press Do?

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An espresso machine brews coffee by forcing pressurized water near boiling point through a “puck” of ground coffee and a filter in order to produce a thick, concentrated coffee called espresso Why does espresso need to be pressed? The most important reason to tamp is to help the water along when it comes to extracting … Read more