Tamper shopping

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

At that price, I would rather not be one of the cool kids.

Who said anything involved with making espresso at home is cheap?

I do not have one, but tried it and it's a solid piece. Yes, if you already know what you are doing, it might be a waste. I can see how this is useful in a restaurant setting or for someone who is buying their first machine.

Personally, I my tamps at home are slightly harder, but my grind makes up for it.

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Who said anything involved with making espresso at home is cheap?

There is a marked difference between "cheap" and useful/functional at a lesser price point. I need no elitism when regarding a plug of round metal with an ergonomic handle on it.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

There is a marked difference between "cheap" and useful/functional at a lesser price point. I need no elitism when regarding a plug of round metal with an ergonomic handle on it.

I hear ya, I don't own that tamp either. Not that I haven't spent more than I had to on other things.

[Mister Moo]

Well. The bottom of certain glass spice jars work fine. I just find a rosewood handled convex 58mm Reg Barber is a little better feeling in the hand.

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Who said anything involved with making espresso at home is cheap?

I do not have one, but tried it and it's a solid piece. Yes, if you already know what you are doing, it might be a waste. I can see how this is useful in a restaurant setting or for someone who is buying their first machine.

Personally, I my tamps at home are slightly harder, but my grind makes up for it.

I'm just the opposite and tamp lighter and grind finer.