What size should my tamper be?

What size should my tamper be?

The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilterportafilterA portafilter (or group handle) attaches to the grouphead of semi-automatic and piston-driven espresso machines, and carries a tamped puck of coffee grounds within its basket. It is usually made of brass for better heat retention, and is attached by a plastic or wooden handle.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Espresso_machineEspresso machine - Wikipedia basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds - essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket.

What size tamper do I need for a 54mm portafilter?

53.5 mm

How do I choose the right tamper?

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What is the size of Breville tamper?

54mm

How do you know what size tamper to get?

- Measure the portafilter across the diameter (the centerline). - Change your reading to a decimal unit. - Convert the inches to millimeters by multiplying by 25.4 (2.33 x 25.4 = 59.18 mm) - Get a tamper that's 0.75 mm smaller by subtracting (59.18 0.75 = 58.43 mm)

How heavy should tamper be?

Weight Of The Tamper To apply the right amount of pressure your tamper needs to weight around 1-2 pounds. Avoid tampers made of plastic and opt for one made with heavy material such as stainless steel. According to professional baristas, tampers around 1 pound seem to be the best.

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