{"product_id":"beech-tamper","title":"ROK 49.7mm Espresso Tamper with Beech Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good espresso routine does not need to be complicated. Get your dose right, spread the grounds evenly, and give them a level tamp. The ROK Beech Tamper handles that last step with a 49.7mm flat base made from 316 stainless steel and a handle turned from seasoned beech wood. It is designed for ROK portafilters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does an espresso tamper do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tamper presses loose ground coffee into a compact puck inside your portafilter basket. The goal is an even, level bed of coffee for the water to pass through. Tamping is one part of making espresso, alongside your grind size and dose, not a shortcut around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimple materials, a clear purpose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e49.7mm diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized for ROK portafilters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat 316 stainless steel base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a flat surface for pressing the coffee grounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoned beech wood handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned from timber, bringing a natural wood finish to your espresso setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual tamping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps the coffee preparation in your hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose your ground coffee into the basket, then distribute it evenly before tamping. Rest the portafilter on a stable, protected surface. Hold the tamper level and press straight down with steady pressure. The aim is consistency, not seeing how hard you can push before your first coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your dose and tamping approach consistent while you adjust the grind. Changing one thing at a time makes it easier to work out why a shot tastes the way it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWill it fit my portafilter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 49.7mm espresso tamper is designed for ROK portafilters. If you use another brand, check your basket's internal diameter before ordering rather than assuming every espresso tamper fits every machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the hands-on side of making espresso, this is a straightforward tool for that daily routine: beech wood in your hand, stainless steel against the coffee, and a level tamp before you brew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROK USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53701864390945,"sku":"5060309230411","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/6651\/1649\/files\/2020_11_25_Beech_Tamper_shop_2000x2000_5a25b86e-bf66-4512-8066-47d2220d66f6.jpg?v=1791736324","url":"https:\/\/shopcoffeehobby.com\/products\/beech-tamper","provider":"Shop Coffee Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}