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.