Do you need to have a Tamper with this coffee maker?
1567291
No. This is a regular espresso machine, called "Moka" in Italy, that basically has it's own burner. I have been using it for several years now and I am perfectly happy with it.
1567292
No, because it's a percolator, the force of the water will tamp your espresso. Just make sure you use the correct grind. There is a tamper (more like filter) type insert that you will receive if you do not make a full pot of espresso. But again, that's to make sure that the percolated water goes through at the proper rate.
733442
No tamper necessary. Just fill stainless steal strainer with ground coffee.
1438628
Hello. It comes with two sizes of stainless steel filter baskets. It does not come with a tamper, but I found that it makes the best coffee if it is relatively loosely tamped. I use the plastic measuring cup that comes with it to lightly tamp the coffee. Unlike steam systems, which only work on the pressure of steam, this system uses a pump, and it seems to work best if the coffee is not too compacted. My wife and I used it at least 8 times a day, and we love the coffee. It produces a wonderful creme if you use the right coffee. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. For the money, you cannot find a better machine. Robert
1328579
I think that you do not need any extra with this device, just put your coffee, attach to the machine and voila. This is my second device, as my original one broke sometimes ago. It's exact copy.
274225
You need to use a tamper to tamp down your espresso in the filter basket so it makes a nice solid 'puck.' A tamper is essential! Amazon.com sells an aluminum one that isn't very pretty, but it fits the basket on this machine, and it sells for $6.xx.
1221460
I doubt it, I'd just replace/buy a new coffee maker, it's very reasonable. Sorry, if this is not the answer that you were expecting.
2223710
The machine comes with a tamper built in. I believe it is an odd size so you should use the one built in.
2245545
We bought a separate tamper as well to use for our espresso making. It's nothing fancy but does the job well. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001XRNEM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. We use the 50mm side (smaller side) and it works great!
1440864
Espresso needs to be packed firmly in the portafilter basket and a tamper is great for this because it fits nicely inside the portafilter. When I got my espresso machine, I forgot to buy a tamper too and I was left trying to tamp the espresso puck with other objects, but a tamper does this much more evenly than trying to use a makeshift tamper. Tamping is one of the necessary steps to great espresso shots!
1438626
It doesn't use filters, but has two sizes (large and small) of metal filtering cups that you put the coffee into. You use the bottom of the included measuring spoon to tamp down the coffee, but it's really not necessary. Although I had to return my first machine after a few months, I was promptly sent a new one and it has been working fine.
181002
The only thing you need is a good tamper & high quality grinder,Now you are ready for great espresso. Have fun.
613849
by "tamper" do you mean to flatten coffee grounds down? They tell you NOT to do that in the little book that c omes with the Krups. Great machine. I have been using for years. Now have moved on to a Nespresso!! FABULOUS!bought it on Amazon. Poor Krups sits in the cupboard these days!
458709
Yes. But I do not recommend this coffeemaker because it builds up slime inside the inner workings which you don't see unless you take a screwdriver to remove the panel. Yuck!
540647
No tamper just the two containers and base yes it's the professional 750 series the wife is really really pleased with the power and sturdy build of the machine it's really loud though. Good luck!Yes it's the 750 professional series no tamper just the 2 containers &base; really really powerful machine. Although it's really loud .you will love it.
1345135
Yes..But I have had a huge problem with this coffee maker..After 2 mths it wasn,t performing..Krups refused to replace it, and I had to send it out for repair..Still waiting for my pot, after6 wks..I would not buy a Krups coffee maker
2239281
A tamper condences coffee. (espresso) beans when making espresso, latte, etc. In an espresso machine
1431420
I bought mine used from Amazon. It should had been discarded instead of resold there for I believe there was no inspection before reselling the coffee maker. This is why I say buy new