Cdnpaul Senior Member Joined: 2 Sep 2012 Posts: 26 Location: Ontario Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Sun Dec 9, 2012, 10:56pm Subject: How to support bottomless portafilter when tamping?
I recently picked up a bottomless portafilter and was wondering what people are using to support it while tamping as I noticed my counter leaves dents on it and I'd like to keep it looking as nice as possible. I'm using the inside of the lid from my grinder right now which isn't ideal. Perhaps a knockbox that supports the portafilter while tamping might be an option. Any one else resolve this issue?
NobbyR Senior Member Joined: 10 Jul 2011 Posts: 1,661 Location: Germany Expertise: I love coffee
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Posted Mon Dec 10, 2012, 3:04am Subject: Re: How to support bottomless portafilter when tamping?
No matter what portafilter you're dealing with, the best way to tamp is using a tamping station like the one from Rocket Espresso they're offering at SeattleCoffeeGear: click here.
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Posted Mon Dec 10, 2012, 5:43am Subject: Re: How to support bottomless portafilter when tamping?
Cdnpaul Said:
I recently picked up a bottomless portafilter and was wondering what people are using to support it while tamping as I noticed my counter leaves dents on it and I'd like to keep it looking as nice as possible. I'm using the inside of the lid from my grinder right now which isn't ideal. Perhaps a knockbox that supports the portafilter while tamping might be an option. Any one else resolve this issue?
emradguy Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 1,795 Location: Houston Expertise: I live coffee
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Posted Mon Dec 10, 2012, 9:21am Subject: Re: How to support bottomless portafilter when tamping?
I have a Cafelat one which looks slightly different than the one above, in that mine has a rubberized coating. Although it's great for holding the pf while tamping, it seems to attract microfine grounds like flies to s#$%, and even with vigorous brushing, it is nearly impossible to clean thoroughly. The rubber surface material makes it very difficult for me to recommend it. If they offer a stainless one now, you should go with that (though the Rocket one Nobby recommended looks pretty cool to me too). In fact, if they offer a stainless one, I'm going to replace mine.
edit: I just looked at the link provided for the Cafelat tamping stand, and it sounds like it is the same one I have...sadly!
Posted Mon Dec 10, 2012, 9:37am Subject: Re: How to support bottomless portafilter when tamping?
emradguy Said:
I have a Cafelat one which looks slightly different than the one above, in that mine has a rubberized coating. Although it's great for holding the pf while tamping, it seems to attract microfine grounds like flies to s#$%, and even with vigorous brushing, it is nearly impossible to clean thoroughly. The rubber surface material makes it very difficult for me to recommend it. . .edit: I just looked at the link provided for the Cafelat tamping stand, and it sounds like it is the same one I have...sadly!
JohnLyn Senior Member Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 234 Location: Golden, BC, Canada Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: La Spaziale Mini Vivaldy Grinder: Vario Drip: Bonavita Roaster: Toastess popper
Posted Mon Dec 10, 2012, 10:39am Subject: Re: How to support bottomless portafilter when tamping?
I use a tamping mat that folds over the counter. It is easy, clean, inexpensive and preserves the counter. Sounds silly, but that along with a knock-box just professionalizes the set-up all the while making everything cleaner and easier which keeps my wife happy.
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