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Is a coffee tamper worth it?

Is a coffee tamper worth it? A tamper is mandatory for espresso machines (particularly those with 9+ bar pressure). Untamped coffee grounds cause: Unbalanced Extraction: Loose puck density can create 300% flow rate variance (5s to 25s), producing simultaneous sourness (under-extraction) and bitterness (over-extraction). Yes, you really need an espresso tamper when making espresso. Tamping

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