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Country: manufacturer: China
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Type Temper
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Main characteristics of tempera
- Classic temper with a flat sole
- Ensures even compaction
- Base diameter: 53.35 mm
- Suitable for holders with diameters of 53 mm and 54 mm
- Type smooth
- Pen color: black
- Pen material: plastic
The tamper presses the coffee, compacting the ground coffee, forming it into a coffee tablet. The tamper is needed to slow down the speed of water flowing through it, as well as to increase the uniformity of wetting the coffee.
Evenly distributing water through the tamped coffee ensures optimal extraction and a high quality final drink. Otherwise, the water flow will be irregular and the coffee will be too acidic, not strong enough or watery.
What is tempera?
A coffee tamper is a special hand tool used to tamp ground coffee into the coffee machine’s portafilter. It is an essential part of every professional barista’s equipment, as well as an indispensable tool for true coffee lovers who brew coffee at home.
A temper isn’t just a stylish accessory—it’s an essential part of the process of making a high-quality cup of coffee.
Explanation of the term:
The word “temper” comes from the English word “tamping,” which means “to pack down.”
A tamper is used to compact ground coffee, forming what is known as a “coffee puck.” The tamping process is important for slowing the rate at which water flows through the coffee and ensuring even wetting.
An even flow of water through the tamped coffee promotes optimal extraction, which, in turn, improves the quality of the final beverage. If the tamping is uneven, the water flow may be inconsistent, resulting in a coffee that tastes under-extracted, watery, or too acidic.
