Problem Cause
Inconsistent Tamping
Uneven or tilted tamping creates weak spots in the coffee bed
How to Identify This Issue
- 1Channeling from one side
- 2Inconsistent shot times
- 3Uneven extraction pattern
- 4One side of puck wetter than other
- 5Variable taste from shot to shot
Visual Cues
Ground texture and uniformity
Puck surface and distribution
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Solutions for Inconsistent Tamping
Ensure Level Tamping
75% success rate
Apply even, level pressure when tamping. Use a leveling tamper or practice keeping your wrist straight and elbow at 90 degrees.
Expected Result
Even extraction across the puck, eliminated side channeling, consistent flavor.
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Use WDT Tool for Distribution
90% success rate
Use a WDT (Weiss Distribution Technique) tool to break up clumps and evenly distribute grounds in your portafilter before tamping.
Expected Result
Eliminated channeling, more even extraction, consistent shot times.
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