By tamping, the coffee grounds in the filter are compacted to create a firm and even coffee puck with a smooth and level surface.
Proper tamping prevents channeling and achieves an even extraction of all the coffee grounds. This allows all the aromatic compounds from the coffee to be extracted.
This is the second generation of the Flash Tamper by MHW 3Bomber.
The Flash Tamper 2.0 is a pressure-regulated tamper with a preset pressure of 13.6 kg. When the preset pressure is reached, a mechanical signal sounds as feedback, and the tamper releases the pressure. After several trials, MHW 3Bomber found that with a constant pressure of 13.6 kg, the extraction rate is nearly the same across different amounts of coffee grounds and different extraction times. The outer ring, which rests flat on the portafilter, ensures that the tamper is always pressed straight down. The tamper is simply placed on top and pressed down, while the spring pulls the base back up.
This tamper fits perfectly on 51 mm portafilters.
The tamper features an ergonomic handle and feels comfortable in the hand. Additionally, the base is equipped with concentric grooves, allowing more coffee grounds to come into contact with the water, leading to better extraction.
The entire tamper is made from high-quality materials. The handle is made of solid walnut wood, the middle part from an aluminum alloy, and the base and spring from stainless steel (SUS304). A replacement spring is included.
The entire tamper is disassemblable and can therefore be easily cleaned.
With this tamper, perfect coffee extraction can be achieved with proper use.
1x Flash Tamper 2.0
1x Replacement Spring
- Pressure-regulated tamper
- No channeling and even extraction
- Concentric grooves for better extraction
- Fits 51 mm portafilters
- High-quality materials
- Ergonomic handle