Tampers: Flat or Convex, which to buy?
Hey Folks,
I'm in the market for a tamper, and I always thought they were all flat and that you just measure the inside of your portafilter basket and buy the appropriate size. After reading a few discussion on Bx, I'm guessing that the convex one increases the surface area of the coffee, maybe? But beyond that, I know nothing, including why I would want to increase the surface area of my coffee, if in fact that is what I want to do! Can someone walk me through the ins and outs of choosing the right tamper? I'm using a Rancilio classe 8 2-group machine.
I'm in the market for a tamper, and I always thought they were all flat and that you just measure the inside of your portafilter basket and buy the appropriate size. After reading a few discussion on Bx, I'm guessing that the convex one increases the surface area of the coffee, maybe? But beyond that, I know nothing, including why I would want to increase the surface area of my coffee, if in fact that is what I want to do! Can someone walk me through the ins and outs of choosing the right tamper? I'm using a Rancilio classe 8 2-group machine.
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Permalink Reply by Edward on
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Never played with one until today (convex tamper) after years of using a flat. It was comfortable but made my shot blond very quickly. I tend to overdose a touch to compensate for the freshness of the coffee been I use. Wishing it could be better I do what I can. I feel a lot more control of the shot if I use a flat. It could be me, I'd say try it out for yourself.
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