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What Is A Coffee Tamping Mat?

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What does a coffee tamper mat do? tamping mats are a common sight in cafes. Yet, people often overlook them in the home barista‘s setup. Espresso tamper mats are designed to prevent damage from repetitive tamping to both your counter and your portafilter. What can I use instead of coffee tamper? Just look around your … Read more

Are Calibrated Coffee Tampers Good?

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A calibrated tamper has a handle that is separated from the base of the tamper. The handle and base will connect and ‘click’ when pushed to 30 pounds of pressure. Calibrated tampers are perfect for beginner baristas or pros who want to be 100% sure they applied the correct pressure What type of tamper is … Read more