The Force Tamper Flat 58.5mm Additional Base

The Force Tamper Flat 58.5mm Additional Base

You can purchase additional bases for the Force Tamper 58.5mm, which are designed to be easily switchable and come in several different shapes, all made from food-grade stainless steel. 

Available Base Types

The optional bases allow for customization of your tamping process and extraction characteristics. The main types for the 58.5mm size include: 
Flat: The standard base provides an even, uniform surface across the entire coffee puck, which many baristas prefer for a balanced and rich taste profile.
Ripple / C-Ripple: This design creates a textured pattern with concentric ridges on the puck to promote more even water distribution and reduce channeling, potentially leading to a more consistent extraction and less mess.
Convex / C-Flat / Curve: The slightly curved or convex shape is designed to help eliminate the "mounding" effect of coffee grounds towards the edge of the basket, improving edge resistance and ensuring even saturation.
Waffle: This textured pattern is another option aimed at minimizing channeling and improving water flow uniformity, similar in principle to the ripple base.
Distributor Bases: The Force Tamper also offers "D" (distributor) versions of its bases (d-Flat, d-Ripple, dC-Flat, dC-Ripple). These are designed to function as both a distribution tool and a tamper, helping to spread the grounds evenly before the final tamp.

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