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Jonathan Chen
September 26, 2024
Good quality, even distribution
I've fallen down the espresso rabbit hole. Adding this distributor to my routine to level out my puck is very relaxing for me. I can't really tell if it's improving the quality of my extraction, but my friends and family love the way that I make their espresso so I'll keep doing it, I suppose.The distributor is made very well. It feels sturdy in the hands and has a very satisfying feel when pressed down against the coffee grounds.I use kind of cheap coffee beans so it requires a little bit of extra beans that requires a dousing funnel. I have to do an initial tamp with the provided tamper but I always felt like it was uneven until I started using this.
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Evenly Distributes Your Espresso With Just a Few Twists
Very easy to setup, if you look real close on the leveler they are small marks scored in you can use those to gage how deep you want to level your espresso. Turn the leveler section counter clockwise to lower Depth. Turn the top portion clockwise to lock your selection in place. Place/push the leveler in your portafilter until it is flush with the filter. Twist/turn the leveler, two or three times is usually enough, but you do more if you want. And that's it you're done. If its not deep enough, adjust the lever, lock in place and go again. If you've gone too deep, its better to dump the filter and start over (do not top off your puck will be packed too tight and you won't get a good draw).The feels good in my hand, solid, does a great job evenly distributing the espresso. Unlike the flat tampers with handles where you never get the same depth twice. Once you get your perfect depth, If you have one of the Breville Machines it should have come with a blade where you can check your depth. Once you have your perfect depth it locked in place so its perfect every time. No more guess work.
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Solid. Functional. Handsome.
This distributor is as beautiful to look at as it is functional. With a genuine wood top and hefty weight, it feels great in your hand. It is heavy! At 649 grams it is almost twice as heavy as another distributor I have. It fits perfectly in the Breville 54mm portafilter. I've been making espresso for awhile, but my daughter, the barista, convinced me I needed this in my home espresso tool kit. This one is premium quality with adjustable height. While probably not a necessity, I have found that it actually improves the consistency and quality of my morning brew and with its good looks, I can leave it out next to the espresso machine to show I am a true coffee snob.
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J. Villeneuve
July 02, 2024
Solid piece of art
This thing is heavy and good looking. As a newbie in the make your own espresso world, I am not sure exactly how much this adds to the final product, but you sure look cool spinning around this 5 pound hunk of sleek walnut and steel. OK, I exaggerate. But it is a solid tool that does what it sets out to do. As I make more espresso over the years, maybe I'll see a difference in the taste when using this versus not, or even in the amount of mess or ease in making espresso. So far, it seems like an added step that might reduce grinds mess a little, but I'm not sure if this is a mandatory tool. It looks good and completes the "tamping station" that you can get, so, worst case, you get moderate (to no) results, but you look good doing it :)
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Jesse Conley
January 03, 2026
Good product but poor packaging - damaged on arrival
Works great but the problem is receiving one that isn’t damaged. The packaging leaves much to be desired. I’m hoping third delivery is the charm…
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whimsical1
August 09, 2024
beautifully made
This is an extremely high-quality espresso leveler. It has noticeable weight to it and has a bottom attachment that is clear that it rests in. The distributor has a smooth stainless steel surface that is cut to move your grounds in a smooth motion. The turning is done easily and the removal of the distributor requires a simple wiping of the bottom surface and you are all done. This is a great gift for anyone that is in to third wave specialty coffee making.
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Bang Drop
September 23, 2024
Solid, Heavy
This thing is more or less bombproof as far as I can tell. It is very solid, constructed from a little wood and a lot of steel. The knurling is nice, making this easy to hold on to, even when wet - given how heavy is it that's a good thing. Depth adjustment is simple - loosen the screw and then rotate the leveling face to extend or retract. I'm not a huge fan of the wedge shape of the face - I prefer the "fan blade" style - but it still does a good job of leveling, though occasionally there's a line left where the tip of the wedge was. This always presses out just fine, but it does kind of irk me.Aesthetically it's not my favorite piece - it's got kind of a steampunk look to it and I tend to like more wood, but that's totally a personal preference and isn't a reflection on the design or the function, both of which are fine. For what the deign is, the fit and finish are nice - the wood accent top sits nicely on the steel body and the body itself is all high polish with no weird blemishes or poor workmanship observable.And yes, it really is heavy. It is the heaviest leveler I own, and that includes for my 58 baskets. This could be seen as a pro or a con, depending on how you feel about it - I've had some levelers that were so light you had to press them while spinning or they'd be in danger of popping out of the basket. This definitely doesn't have that problem - drop it in and give it a whirl or two and you're good to go. Personally I see that as a feature, but you might not. Forewarned/forearmed.
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