"Reg Barber Tampers; A joy to own and use…"Since 1995, baristas around the world have trusted the outstanding tampers from Reg Barber. A stunning balance of functionality and pleasing design, each tamper is hand-crafted with care in Reg Barber’s workshop in British Columbia, Canada.They are created using only the finest materials, including stainless steel, African rosewood, and more. We are proud to offer a variety of tamper styles, with an array of handles, base shapes,
I have never used any other tamper so I do not know what to compare to. I do know that the one thing I was told by an espresso aficionado was to make sure I bought a good tamper and threw away the one that came with the machine. I bought this one and once I felt this compared to the one in the box...
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OK, I know $71 is a lot to pay for a tamper, even one this beautifully made. However, since using this tamper my espresso making has improved a lot. I now get a perfectly even tamp with no overspill of coffee. The tamper fits perfectly in my Gaggia portafilter and I have no problem compacting the...
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I agree with the first reviewer who said he "gets it." Me, too. This heavy, beautifully designed tamper is an absolute joy to use. It makes the old aluminum tamper I was using seem positively nightmarish by comparison. One press, one twist, and then it's on to the espresso! I'm really glad I...
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I was not sure if buying a quality made tamper like this was worth the $71 price tag. About a month ago, I ordered an Expobar Office Lever from WLL. The machine came with a lightweight plastic tamper. While I have gotten good results, it has been a challenge to be consistent with the plastic...
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OK, So now I get it. This Tamper is a gem. Nice and heavy and feels great in your palm. The black finish has class and paired with my Gaggia Espresso its a perfect match.
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mjackson ♦ Megan,
It is amazing how the right tool can help you get better results. I really like the feel and design of the Reg Barber tampers. Thanks for sharing.
02-25-2013 8:03am |