CoffeeKid - Tampers and Coffee! (#)
„Consider them an essential, crucial even, part of the whole ritual of making espresso. I had a favourite - it was the Presso Tamper from Xpressivo ... but they no longer make the old style tamper - they've modified it, and while many prefer the new model, I liked the old model better. I liked it so much that recently, I brought it to Seattle and when I accidentally left it there, I was in near hysterics!“
http://www.coffeekid.com/cafetalk/10-14-2003 - Cached
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CoffeeKid - CoffeeGeek Launches! and new stuff!
„You can see it pictured to the left. While I have to give a VERY slight edge still to my favourite all time tamper, the ErgoPacker from Espresso Vivace, I have to say this tamper is a very well made product that would please any serious espresso hound. They are priced at a very economical $26 each, but since they are not yet listed on Terry's website, you will probably have to order direct (1.800.459.5594). Different sizings should be available.“
http://www.coffeekid.com/cafetalk/01-13-2002
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CoffeeKid - The Espresso MiniFAQ
„When you tamp with 20lbs or less pressure, you're increasing the chances of a phenomenon called "channeling". Water always seeks the path of lease resistance, and when you tamp light, or don't tamp at all, you run the risk of portions of your lose grounds compacting quicker than others, and water will go through the parts of the coffee that are the least compacted.“
http://www.coffeekid.com/espresso/minifaq
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Espresso Tamping (INeedCoffee.com)
„The shape of the pellet has already been formed, and the finishing tamp confirms this impression. With the tamper held as before, press on the pellet with exactly thirty pounds of pressure. It is useful to tamp on a bathroom scale until you become comfortable with the amount of force necessary to achieve the appropriate pressure. After tamping turn the tamper 720° to polish the surface.“
http://www.ineedcoffee.com/00/08/tamping/ ?page=2
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