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Does the coffee need "tamping" down before being put on the hob?
Posted : 14/08/2009 2:49 pm
No - IMO
Posted : 14/08/2009 2:51 pm
No.
Posted : 14/08/2009 2:53 pm
Nope as it gets shoved up to the top when making, although folk will do it to tell you it tastes better.
Posted : 14/08/2009 2:54 pm
most important rule IMO is not to wash it. Rinse and dry only.
The coffee oil gets into the aluminium and stops it tainting the coffee.
Posted : 14/08/2009 2:56 pm
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i thought not then i read about "tamping" to make stronger coffee. As you were then fellas 🙂
Posted : 14/08/2009 2:56 pm
Do you really need a proper Bialetti or will one on the many clones do?
Posted : 14/08/2009 4:37 pm
I didnt realise people actually bought real ones, just the knock offs. 🙂
Posted : 14/08/2009 4:38 pm
BTW don't put it in the dishwasher - strips off the finish.
Replace the rubber seal regularly too...
Posted : 14/08/2009 4:56 pm
No tapping.
Bialetti rules!
Posted : 14/08/2009 4:56 pm