Espresso Supply 21420-58 58 mm Aluminum Reg Barber Tamper Review

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(More customer reviews)What can I say??
I really LOVE this tamper!! I love the build quality and heft for the price, (I ended up getting the stainless steel base for mine). I like that I don't have to work nearly as hard to tamp my espresso puck anymore and I can get a superior tamp EVERY TIME!! :-)
This, (along with my new grinder), has made my espresso making much more of a joy. I can get awesome crema and a reliable puck every time. I also like the build quality and reliability of this tamper. I had a tamper before that was so light and not very well made, and, WOW, what a difference build quality makes!!! :-D
The only downside was that I paid almost $75 for this seemingly simple piece of equipment. That sounds like a lot, until you consider that these are handmade by a small workshop, and they do very high quality craftsmanship. I think I am more than willing to pay for that. I don't know what you think, but I think it's worth $75 for the amount of work that goes into these things....For unmatched quality and performance, I will rate this a five.
If I could rate this a ten, I would....
Vernon


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The neighborhood coffee shop and barber shop have many qualities in common. Both become important over time in the community as a gathering place, impromptu news outlet and at times political headquarters. Espresso Supply has combined the look of the barber's shaving brush with an espresso tamper. The 58 mm Aluminum Reg Barber Tamper (21420-58) features a classic rosewood handle with an aluminum base. Create a deeper sense of community one espresso drink at a time with this unique espresso tamper.

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Steaming Thermometer 1" Dial & Thermometer Clip - Espresso Milk Frothing Review

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(More customer reviews)Cheap (pricewise) product. Thermometer works as described, but had to spend some time adjusting the clip to fit the relatively thin-walled frothing cup. Easy to read display with a marked zone on the dial.

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You want it how hot??!! ... You'll know for sure with these high quality steaming thermometers. Helps simplify the frothing and steaming of milk by achieving the correct temperature. Thermometer is adjustable and able to be calibrated. 5 1/2" long

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Espresso Knock Box & Tamper Ready Base Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)At first I felt that this knock box was too expensive and put off ordering it. But, having used it for several weeks, I see that it is worth the price. It is a very sturdy and well designed piece of equipment. I bought Terry's tamper and it fits very nicely in the base. It really improved my espresso-making experience.

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This is a fabulous knockout box. It features a tamper ready base to consolidate espresso tools, keeping the knockout box and tamper within easy reach of the machine. The body is constructed of stainless steel and houses a removable rubber coated bar. The heavy rubber base resists sliding and includes a station for a tamper. It provides a convenient, no fuss, no mess way to safely dispose of your coffee grinds. An ideal gift for the discerning coffee drinker! Tamper NOT included, but is available separatelly
l Washing Instructions: knockout box is dishwasher safe but the base should be hand washed

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Latte Art Love, Fundamentals of Milk Steaming and Latte Art, DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)I Paid $19.00 for an advertisement.
The DVD gives a short slideshow presentation on how to froth milk followed by three examples of shape making. The rest? Sales: rants and raves about the wonderfull Seatle Barista accademy, trying to get you to come there so you can pay MORE money to really learn anything.
I can understand the concept of a small sample DVD as an advertisement (if they were maybe giving it away) and in that case OK, don't go giving away all your secrets, but I paid $20 for this thing. For that same price I've currently got a Bread making DVD on here that lasts over 40 minutes and shows start to finish how to make everything from Baguettes to Cinnamon rolls. I got sold a digital Flyer.
I'd ask for my money back but It's not worth the hassle of trying to contact the seller again. Bread in a Bowl - 40 Min. DVD - How to Bake Bread, Instructional Video - Baking Made Easy

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This DVD takes you through the process of creating fabulous steamed milk and creating beautiful latte art and cappuccinos step by step. Improve your artistic presentation and have fun, dazzle your customers, friends, and family!

Bring a little love to your cup - be the buzz of your neighborhood. This DVD is an instructional guide that will walk you through the specifics of creating lattes and cappuccinos: featuring beautiful rosettas, hearts, flowers, etchings and other impressions.

By studying and practicing the professional techniques demonstrated on this DVD you will be able to produce Lattes and cappuccinos like the best cafes in North America. Philip Search our barista extraordinaire, national barista competitor, coffee shop owner and micro roaster, who is the director of training at the Seattle Barista Academy, is featured throughout the 19-minute DVD.

The Seattle Barista Academy has partnered with "Fresh Cup" and "Tea and Coffee" magazines as the official barista and coffee shop trainer at all of their tradeshows and expositions for the last three years. Philip Search is a well known author of industry publications and is renowned for his articles on barista techniques and espresso extraction.

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Clear Espresso Hand Tamper/ Coffee Tamp - 58mm - Acrylic & Stainless Review

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(More customer reviews)I owned the red-colored convex variation of this tamper.
I was initially happy with this tamper, but after a little bit over 3 months of use it broke apart as I was tampering coffee. An e-mail exchange with the retailer revealed that this is a know issue with this model of the tamper -- the tamper breaks if dropped. I have to agree that I probably dropped the tamper a couple of times during the time I used it because it rolls away so easily...
My expectation for any kitchen gadget/tool is that it should be sturdy enough not to break apart even if it felt from the counter. There are plenty of kitchen tools made of plastic that don't break so easily.
If you are not prepared to baby your espresso tamper, then do yourself a favor and get a more robust product.

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This tamper is formed of high grade stainless steel has a convex tamping surface and a colored acrylic handle with a stainless steel crown. Dishwasher Safe. Fits Machines from these manufacturers: Astoria, Astra, Azykoyen, Bezzera, Brasilia, Bravo, Bunn, Caramali, Cimbali, Compak, Conti, ECM/ Giotto, Elektra, Expobar, Faema, Futurmat, Gaggia, Grimac, Isomac, La Marzocco, La Valentina, Magister, Nuova Simonelli, Pasquini, Rancilio, Rio, Salvatore, VBM, VFA, Wega and more...

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Vaneli's Stainless Steel/ Rosewood Tamper 53mm--2.09 inches (2 1/8") Review

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(More customer reviews)I did not believe that a good tamper can make a big difference to the quality of espresso untill I tried this one. I purchased size 53 mm for my starbucks barista machine. It looks very nice. The stainless steel is a mirror like finish. The wood handle is a perfect size and finish. It fits exactly the portafilter of my machine. When I use it I can prepare amazing esprsesso each time. Highly recommended.

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The high quality stainless steel/ rosewood design ensures precise, careful hard packing of the coffee grounds to ensure even saturation of the coffee particles. It is this even saturation that gives you the most flavor from your coffee. PLEASE MEASURE INSIDE DIAMETER OF PORTAFILTER BASKET TO ENSURE A PROPER FIT!

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WMF Kult Milk Jug Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently bought an espresso machine and wanted this for frothing milk. The item arrived with the handle bent of place. It was not secured well to the body of the pitcher. I had to return it due to poor quality.
Still on the lookout for a good frothing pitcher.

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This WMF Kult milk jug features a beautiful European design in high quality stainless steel, with a brushed matte finish and a 20-ounce capacity. This handsome jug is a great addition to your WMF Kult collection or add to your existing stainless steel accessories.

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Red 49mm Espresso Tamper Stainless Steel Coffee Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a DeLonghi EC155 and the inside diameter of the portafilter basket is 51mm. Many larger machines have 53 or 58mm baskets so these larger tampers won't work with the EC155. I couldn't find any 50 or 51mm sizes, so I ordered this 49mm size. It works perfectly, no problems whatsoever. Much more convenient than using the attached plastic tamper on the machine. The problem with that is that you must push the basket UP to compress the coffee while holding your other hand on top of the machine to hold it down. Much, much easier to just push down with this tamper. Also, this is a substantial tool, made of 18/8 Stainless Steel and weighs in at almost a half-pound (7.5 oz or 212 g). Unlike aluminum alloys, this will not discolor in the dishwasher.

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Description:Our barista's choice RED tamper measures 49MM. This sleek 18-10 Stainless Steel Coffee Tamper with colored top fits beautifully in the hand. The tamper is commercial style and features a 49mm flat bottom with acrylic accents. Works great in your kitchen or coffee bar or it makes an ideal gift for the discerning coffee drinker!!

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Rattleware 7-Inch Group Brush, Zig Zag Review

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(More customer reviews)I use this to clean my LaSpaziale espresso maker and it's nice and sturdy. Doesn't melt from the high heat generated by the machine.

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Maintaining and cleaning the espresso machine in your restaurant, coffee shop or cafe is an extremely important task that unfortunately can get overlooked. Make sure that your staff is taking proper care of your espresso machine by providing them with the correct cleaning tools. The Plastic Handled Zig Zag Group Brush (31010) by Espresso Supply is designed for safer cleaning and maintenance. With the zig zag handle shape fingers are out of the way reducing burns and cuts. This brush also has a recess in the handle to measure cleaner and white one inch bristles to gauge regular cleaning.

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Rattleware 24-Ounce Aluminum Scoop Review

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Nobody had reviewed this, and I didn't want it to feel lonely. But then, what do you say about a scoop? This one is solid, has a nice feel, a heft to it. Little bumps in the surface; but they shouldn't mess up the powdered milk I'm using it for. So, what do you need to scoop?


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Rattleware 8-by-6-Inch Packing Mat Review

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(More customer reviews)Solid mat holds up to heavy tamping pressure, protecting counter surfaces. Dimensions are accurate (6 x 8), but photo shows a mat with different dimensions. When new, the mat had a heavy (and offensive) rubber smell. Multiple washings have reduced the odor, and hopefully that reduction will continue.... The odor kept me from giving the product 5 stars.

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8" X 6" X 1/4" black rubber mat helps protect your counter top, and provide yourself with a nice, quiet, non-slip tamping surface. Preferred by most professionals in the industry. Excellent on the edge of the counter with Bottomless portafilters for slip proof, scuff free tamping.

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Espresso Supply 750-Mililiter Syrup Bottle Pump, Review

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(More customer reviews)Before purchasing this product, I was concerned it would not fit the Torani Syrup bottles I have, but rest assured, they fit exactly. When shipped from Amazon, it will come in its own individually sealed plastic bag. Thus far, I have not experienced any dripping or spillage. Highly recommended for easy dosing of syrups for your favorite beverage.

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Will also fit the Starbucks' syrup bottles.

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Bialetti Stainless Steel Replacement gasket & Filter for 6 cup Espresso Makers. Review

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(More customer reviews)For anyone else who has an 7.5" tall Guido Bergna (GB) 4-cup stainless stovetop espresso pot (boiler water capacity = 1 1/3 cup to bottom of pressure release valve), these Bialetti 6-cup gaskets appear to fit. The screen size is identical to my original.

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Bialetti replacement gasket/filter for 1 cup stovetop espresso coffee makers. Includes one filter and 3 replacement gaskets.

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Rattleware 11-1/2-Inch Twist Bar Stirrer/Spoon Review

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(More customer reviews)If you have tall glasses, this is a good long spoon for a good price.
It's sturdier than I thought it would be. It's also heavier, so if you have delicate tall glasses, you might want to take care that the spoon doesn't make the glass tip over when it's empty. My tall glasses have heavy bottoms and are fairly sturdy, so that's not a problem for me.
At first glance, I thought this spoon was okay looking, interesting but not beautiful. But now that I've gotten used to it, I've come to realize how attractive it is. A tall glass of iced tea or coffee with this spoon in it looks like something that belongs in a fancy cookbook. My kids also think the twist is fun. Even my husband likes to play at twirling it in his fingers. Cute.
The spoon is somewhat flat, but not more so than other long spoons I've seen.
All in all, a very good buy for the money.

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Rattleware's stainless steel 11.5 inch long handled twist drink spoon. With this long (and mysteriously twisted) handled beverage mixing spoon you can just about reach the bottom of any mixing cup or glass.

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RSVP Modern Espresso Knockout Box Review

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(More customer reviews)You might think "flimsy and undersized" when you see this, but it's actually a very practical knockout box for an ordinary home kitchen. The heavy rubber base is a critical piece that you'd probably overlook in picking up a larger industrial knockout box, and it really is a great sound-deadening part of it. But here's the rub: that rubber sheath around the metal bar begins to come apart after six months or so, and not only ceases to keep you from banging directly on the metal bar, but decomposes into a mass of grimey rubber that partly coats the bar and partly just falls into the box. So whatya do? Take the bar down to your local hardware store and ask for a short length of rubber house to cover it. They'll help you get the right diameter. I bought 3" of handsome blue airhose (heavy rubber under blue rubber with nylon mesh to strengthen it) for $0.35 and it's been a dream.

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A knockout box allows the barista to remove spent and compacted coffee grounds from any espress filter by tapping the holder against the center bar. Grounds fall into the holder, which can then be dumped and cleaned in the dishwasher

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Jura-Capresso 65381 Stainless-Steel 20-Ounce Milk Container with Lid Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm not sure if all Jura-Capresso super automatic machines come with some kind of milk holder like my Impressa S9 did, but it's elegant looking and works just fine. This will keep the milk colder longer (reportedly up to 8 hours), but how much trouble is it really to refill the original milk holder twice in eight hours and avoid the need for this altogether?
I can see where this would be useful if you were having guests and making one drink after another, or if your machine was set up in a business, but otherwise it's a bit of overkill in my opinion.
Though my S9 came with an elegant looking oval container with a chrome top for this purpose, if you use it you also need to take all the parts and tubes apart (not difficult at all) and soak them overnight in water mixed with a capful of Jura-Capresso 63801 Auto Cappuccino Concentrate. Then rinse and use again (or dry) the next morning. The cost of that cleaner adds up.
The alternative is to buy a 20 ounce stainless frothing pitcher and steam your milk yourself. This is what I do since cleanup is much easier, and it's actually fun to do (though it is also fun to see the machine do it all itself with one of these hooked up to it).
So, it's well designed, attractive, and recommended, if you have a need for it, but I expect most people really don't if they think about it.

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20-ounce Thermal Stainless Milk Container with Lid keeps milk cold for up to 8 hours. Accessory for all Jura-Capresso Impressa Automatic Coffee and Espresso Centers with frothXpress or On-Touch Cappuccino System

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Rattleware 5-Inch Easy Steam S10 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned this product now for about 4 months and it has been a great help to me in frothing milk for cappuccinos and lattes. I am a fairly serious cappucino junkie, Expobar machine, Mazzer mini grinder.
This product works best on my 20oz frothing pitcher, which I use most to prepare coffee drinks for 2-3 people. The clip holds well and it can be used unattended during the start of the steam process.
But, when I try to use it on my 12oz pitcher, it does not attach well because of the large clip on this thermometer. So it is less useful on this size.
In all, I love the analog display and the color coded areas. It very quickly gives you an assessment of how close you are to frothing (+140) temperature without having to read the display too closely.
Not perfect, but a good product.

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Rattleware Easy Steam S-10 - 5 Inch Stem - Milk Steaming & Frothing Thermometer. The S10 features a 10 degree face plate for easy reading. - Turn off mark at 140F (60C) helps you keep the milk from overheating. - Easy to read with a simplified 10 degree dial scale. - Excellent for training or daily use. Large dial - 1.75" diameter. Turn off indicator at 140 F (60 C) helps you keep the milk from overheating. Calibration instructions included on the stem cover. Hot and Cold calibration points indicated on the face plate. Comes with NSF approved clip to attach to steaming pitcher.

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