Tamper shopping

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by floydpink

I will say that the ones they send with the expensive machines are total junk.

Indeed.

This is worth checking out if you are new to Espresso Machines:



http://www.espro.ca/tamper.php

It makes a click at 30lb. pressure so you have a consistent tamp each time. Just level to top of basket and tamp. From there you adjust the grinder to get a perfect shot.

For me, it is of little use as I have been doing this 10 years, but would've loved it when I first started. You'll save the money on wasted shots; initally.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Indeed.

This is worth checking out if you are new to Espresso Machines:



http://www.espro.ca/tamper.php

It makes a click at 30lb. pressure so you have a consistent tamp each time. Just level to top of basket and tamp. From there you adjust the grinder to get a perfect shot.

For me, it is of little use as I have been doing this 10 years, but would've loved it when I first started. You'll save the money on wasted shots; initally.

Can you tune out the click if you get tired of it?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Can you tune out the click if you get tired of it?

No, but it is not loud at all. It's well made. I wonder if any used ones are on EBay?

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

No, but it is not loud at all. It's well made. I wonder if any used ones are on EBay?

I actually considered that one.
Figured I would go with the $52 one and get the click mat when it becomes available (out of stock at Seattle Coffee Gear), as will look to get a mat anyhow.