Coffee Tamping Do's and Don'ts (How to tamp coffee the right way)

How do you tamp coffee? In this video we run through all the do's and don'ts when it comes to tamping your coffee puck. We start by making sure you are using the right tools for the job and then we look at proper technique that should be used. We also look at automated alternatives to use if you're operating in a busy cafe. Automation can avoid major health problems such as RSI which are commonly suffered when you're tamping a lot of coffee each day.

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[Transformerbarista]

Great video Luke you explain so patiently and are so knowledgeable! I just don’t know how much pressure to apply when I tamp tho and how to keep it consistent - will try the leg shift method. Love your Channel and how relatable it is for us home baristas

[jameskrause]

Great information. There are a lot of opinions on tamping, and I think that your approach will lead to solid and consistent results. Thank you.

[quaxenleaf]

I also use the Linea Mini with WDT and the Decent tamper (which is spring loaded and has a flange that insures perfect centering and level tamp. Finally I use a BPlus puck screen which insures even, consistent extractions with no channeling. It has the added benefit of keeping the group head and shower screen very clean. Thanks for this video!

[dinoapolito]

I started using a distribution tool and stopped tamping altogether. I’m getting better, more consistent results now.

[KellyanneGill]

Thanks Luke, could you possibly look at doing a video, from grinding through extraction, as I'm getting a lot of channelling, with my pucks and a bit of water left on the top of the puck after extraction. Have a great weekend

[Danbotics]

I like the sound of the consistency afforded by an auto tamper but it feels a bit extravagant (and expensive) for my home setup. I do like the look and compact size of that auto tamper used in the video though - what brand/model is it? Might be something I can save up for…

[JimboJones]

I don't tamp anymore.
I do WDT then use an OCD tool set deep enough to distribute that does a light tamp as well. No channeling

[spirytus]

Thank you so much for the tips. I just got a delonghi home espresso machine and I don't currently own a stainless steel tamper and it's difficult for me to get one where I live, so can the plastic one that came with the machine suffice?

[Swimmingforlife.]

Great video, I have a La Marzocco Linea Mini and I use the tamper that came with the machine.
I sometimes feel that it is not a good fit for the basket, would you recommend a tighter fitting one.
Kind regards from Scotland
Johnny

[champs]

Those threaded-base tampers, if I use a puck screen, will it kill the effect of better water distribution? ☕

[devw]

You said don't knock the sides when coffee is on the side walls but what's recommended if that happens

[kg-Whatthehelliseventhat]

Omg I can't wait until I upgrade from my espresso appliance to a real machine!!

[seegarsmkr]

Do you think it worthwhile to distribute evenly (the thumb, light tap or tool) technique prior to tamping?

[LucioK]

Hi, with an automatic tamper machine, do you still need to use a distribution tool?

[reviews]

I tamper once and then add more coffee and tamper again because i can't get 22 grams in the basket in one time. Is that bad

[bernardodejong]

I have been told to not do the twist after tamping it looks cool but increases changes of channeling (so I’ve been told 😉)

Maybe something to investigate?

[jaekn]

Looks like he's using the Rhinoware tamper?

[clashofhoopers]

What tamper you guys use at your coffee shop?

[gogadgetgo]

Talk about stretching a vid out 'mate', Gordan Bennet you take the literal biscuit.