Chris King Espresso Tamper
December 8, 2010, 11:18 am / Categories: Biking
What do you get the cyclist who has everything and also has a love for the finer things? Since they probably already have a $275 Campagnolo Corkscrew, how ‘bout the
Yes, this may just be a perfect indulgence for the gourmand bike geek. Like all things Chris King, it’s not cheap — $75! But the Chris King Espresso Tamper is not just the product of a bike designer dabbling in the coffee world. The tamper was made as a collaboration with the America Barista & Coffee School in Portland, Ore.
Oh, and don’t forget the beans. Chris King Precision Components also sells custom coffee blends, including its Machinist Blend and three other brews starting at $14 a bag.
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Dang, too bad I don’t do coffee anymore.
I already have the salt-pepper shakers from Chris King. The Espresso Tamper would complement my collection.