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Brandy Stout Smooth Briar Espresso Tamper
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$140.00
Overview
The Brandy Stout Smooth Briar Espresso Tamper stands out for me because of the way the head of the handle fills the hand. It was that characteristic and the brandy pipe shape that helped name it. The broad stance also gives the Brandy Stout a little more weight than the average Cavendish Series tamper at 3.1 oz, not including the base. As with every Briar Espresso Tamper it is the grain and wood characteristics that truly set the Brandy Stout apart from the average wood tamper handle. The flame and bird’s eye grain that ornaments the Brandy Stout direct my eye toward the mysterious series of openings that twist their way along the neck. In another kind of wood, openings such as these deep sand spots would be signs of structural weakness. However these were not created as the wood split open, rather they were created as the briar burl grew and so the resulting wood is strong as well as uniquely ornamented. It is features like these that ensure you are not buying a manufactured product, but an individual complete with natural character. Let the Brandy Full accent your bar with the same handcrafted character as the espresso it helps create.
- M.J.A.
Handle and 58mm Flat Base:
Height:4 "Width:2 5/16"
Weight: ~13.6 oz
Handle Only:
Height: 3 1/8 "Width:1 3/4"
Weight: ~3.1 oz
58mm Flat Base Only:
Height: 3/4"Width: 2 5/16"
Weight: ~10.5 oz
Brand
We are Prima Coffee Equipment, your guides to coffee geekdom. We love to try new coffees, test new gear, and teach others as we learn new things. Where we've seen gaps in the available barista tools and technology, we've sought to fill them as best we can, utilizing skilled, local craftsmen and American materials. From handmade espresso accessories to scale-compatible pour over stands to the first adjustable angle tamper, our sights are set on innovation and we're determined to bring you the best in coffee and espresso equipment.
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