Are All Espresso Tampers Created Equally?
Some tampers say they are better than others, but dont believe everything you hear. The proof is in the shot. While there are cheaper tampers available, the design impacts the quality of the shot. Higher-end tampers are works of art, lets face it, and they get the job done nicely. Better quality espresso tampers are weighty, they know it, and like to push their weight around which makes your job easier. They are stylishly designed, can be pushed firmly with minimal effort. Espresso tampers all have one feature that is presented in several different ways that determines the quality of the tamper. Flip that tamper over, and youll see its metallic bottom. Some are flat, some are round, and some are concave. The concave designers profess to having the superior espresso tamper design based on scientific research results. The evidence is that their shape forces water through the packed grounds more quickly than the other designs which creates a better shot as there is less chance of bitter o
