Question : What portafilter baskets are compatible with the adjustable distributor and tamper?
Answer : The 53mm base is designed to work with the tapered Breville 54mm portafilter baskets, including the Barista Express, Pro, Touch, Bambino Plus, Infuser, and Duo-Temp Pro.
Question : What is the purpose of leveling the coffee grounds before tamping?
Answer : Leveling the grounds creates a uniform and consistent tamp, ensuring even extraction and a better-tasting espresso.
Question : Any tips for using the distributor and tamper?
Answer : Make sure your portafilter basket is fully dosed with coffee grinds, groom the top of the basket before leveling and tamping, and brew with good, filtered water for optimal results.
Question : No instructions included. How do you adjust and use this?
Answer : This dual head is easy to adjust length by unscrewing and screwing middle adjustable ring to adjust your best tamping height. You can refer images and description in our listing. Follow below steps for usage:nSTEP 1 - Load your portafilter basket with the desired amount of freshly ground coffee.nSTEP 2 - Retract the distributor side to its shallowest depth, and place the distributor on your portafilter, blade side down.nSTEP 3 - Gently spin the distributor until your coffee grounds have been evenly distributed and leveled. If the distributor does not reach the coffee, adjust the depth accordingly.nSTEP 4 - Flip the distributor over and extend the tamper (flat side) to its maximum height. Tamp your grounds to your desired pressure.nSTEP 5 - For consistent tamping every time, adjust the tamper depth so it matches the depth of the tamp you created in Step 4.
Question : Does the black flake off when use?
Answer : No, this 53mm distribution tool won't flake off when in use.
Question : Does this replace the need for a wdt tool?
Answer : No, both this distributor & tamper and WDT tool can reduce espresso channeling issue and improve extraction. You can first use WDT tool to stir the espresso grounds then use our distribution tool to tamp espresso.
Question : Does this work with the smeg espresso machine's portafilters?
Answer : No, this 53mm coffee distribution tool doesn't work with the smeg machine.
Question : Is the distributor adjustable or just the tamper part?
Answer : Both the distributor and the tamper are adjustable, making it perfect for an exact and consistent tamp every time.
Question : Does this tamper fit breville bambino (not bambino plus)?
Answer : Yes, this 53mm coffee distribution tool is compatible with breville bambino 54mm portafilter.
Question : Is it dishwasher safe?
Answer : Yes, our 53mm coffee distribution tool is dishwasher safe.
Question : Are they stainless steel or aluminum bases? For tamping and leveling.
Answer : The black rings look to be anodized aluminum. The bright metal distributor/tamper bases look to be stainless steel.
Question : Where is this made from?
Answer : This espresso distributor is made in China.
Question : How do you adjust the distribution side?
Answer : It's threaded. Both that and the 'tamp' side are threaded so as to make it easier to adjust depth.