Tamping Coffee: Does it really make a difference?

Coffee Tamping technique is often seen as part of the 'art' of making espresso - but how much difference do our puny human biceps really make? In this video, our Coffee Science & Education Centre team put the most common coffee tamping questions to the test. Sections in this video 0:00 Intro 1:09 How hard do you need to tamp? 2:37 Does level tamping really matter? 3:45 Tamping technique: some practical tips. This video is part 1 of a series looking into the techniques & science of making espresso Other videos in this series: Part 2 - Espresso Distribution:    • Espresso Distribution: Which Tool or Techn...   Part 3 - Pressure:    • What is the best pressure for espresso?   Blog Post - Tamping. Does it even matter: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editori... ___________________ Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/educati... Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram:   / sevenmilescoffeeroasters   Facebook:   / sevenmilescoffeeroasters