mano Senior Member Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 96 Location: PA Expertise: Just starting
Posted Sun Jan 16, 2005, 7:03am Subject: Tamping with Krups Moka Brew?
I re-read the instructions which say to tamp lightly and the CoffeeGeek review used a 1 lb. tamp! I've been using the back of a dinnerware tablespoon and tamp probably several lbs. with nice results; the MB most always produces a cuppa coffee that's a treat to drink. This a.m. I tamped harder and liked the results.
What do others do and what effect does tamping have overall?
expose Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 3 Location: canada Expertise: I love coffee
Grinder: Cuisinart burr Drip: Krups moka brew Roaster: Alp
Posted Sun Jan 16, 2005, 7:21am Subject: Re: Tamping with Krups Moka Brew?
I just use the bottom of a common bar glass. Don't really know what the advantage is to compacting it. I also get the best results with a fairly course grind. Anything too fine and the brew starts to look "muddy" As I write this I'm cupping a fine Yirgacheffe that I roasted yesterday. Life is grand!
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