Troubleshooting & Taste ImprovementEspresso Mistakes: Tamping and Distribution
Fix espresso tamping and distribution mistakes that cause channeling, uneven flow, and inconsistent shots.
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Troubleshooting & Taste ImprovementFix espresso tamping and distribution mistakes that cause channeling, uneven flow, and inconsistent shots.
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Budget-Friendly Gear & SetupA WDT tool is a handle fitted with fine needles that you use to stir ground coffee in the portafilter basket before tamping. WDT stands for Weiss Distribution Technique. According to Daily Coffee News, its goals are "to break down any clumps of ground coffee that may have resulted from grinding and to evenly distribute […]