By: Seven Miles Coffee Roasters
In this informative video from the Coffee Science and Education Center, barista trainer Josh explores the concept of tamping coffee and whether or not it truly makes a difference in the taste and extraction of espresso shots. Through a series of tests using different tamping pressures and angles, the results were surprising. Tamping harder did not affect the flow rate or consistency of the espresso shots, but tamping level did have a noticeable impact. Shots tamped at an angle had a less consistent flow and produced inferior tasting espresso. Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of tamping to remove air pockets and ensure even water distribution, but highlights the need for a level tamp for optimal results.
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