Equipment
Tamper
A flat-bottomed metal tool used to compress coffee grounds in the portafilter basket before brewing. A calibrated tamper ensures consistent 15–30 lb of pressure and a level tamp surface, both critical for even extraction.
Equipment
A flat-bottomed metal tool used to compress coffee grounds in the portafilter basket before brewing. A calibrated tamper ensures consistent 15–30 lb of pressure and a level tamp surface, both critical for even extraction.