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
Baristas often recommend 30 pounds of pressure, but some do as little as 20 pounds. More and more are finding that tamping pressure is overrated—it’s hard on the wrist and cause an over-extracted, bitter brew. Can you tamp espresso twice? Tamp twice For the first tamp, apply a light amount of pressure to form a … Read more
The barista touch is also the younger sibling machine to the oracle touch, both of which came to market late last year. The only difference between the two machines is that the Oracle comes with auto-tamping, and a much bigger footprint , and a $2,500 price tag. What is the difference between the Oracle Touch … Read more
Final thoughts. In a nutshell, brewing pressure should be around 9 bars for creating a great espresso Is 19 bar enough for espresso? Final thoughts. In a nutshell, brewing pressure should be around 9 bars for creating a great espresso. What do the buttons on an espresso machine mean? Most automatic espresso machines have 5 … Read more
A fine grind is needed for espresso and the ideal pressure is nine bars Is 15 bar or 20 bar better for espresso? Better espresso machines will have 15 BARs Those 15 BAR espresso machines have enough power to initiate a brewing with 10-11 BARs of pressure, thus yielding delicious coffee. Is 5 bar pressure … Read more
When making espresso, you usually want nine bars of pressure, or nine times the weight of the pressure at sea level. “Espresso has a long history, and the best espresso is extracted at nine bars” Stephen tells me. To gain some perspective on this, think about pumping up your car or bicycle tire. What is … Read more
Just look around your kitchen, and you can find items in place of a coffee tamper. You can use pestle and bottles, such as beer or brandy bottles What can I use instead of a tamper for espresso? If you want to tamp espresso without a tamper, we recommend using either a shot glass (like … Read more
A 58mm tamper is often used with commercial and high-end espresso machines (espresso coffee makers), while smaller size options include 57 mm, 53mm, and 49mm tampers. Are all coffee tampers the same size? espresso tamper sizes vary in millimeters from 48 mm to 58 mm with most brands utilizing a 58 mm size tamper. Many … 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 Pro 2 come with a tamper? A nice metal tamper is included , and where I ran into what I found to be the biggest design flaw of … Read more
For daily cleaning add 1 level scoop of Espresso Clean ® into the group handle and insert as if brewing espresso If the machine is cleaned less often, use 2 level scoops. Start cycle and allow to run for 10 seconds to dissolve cleaner. Stop cycle and allow to sit for 10 seconds. How do … Read more