If you're using an AeroPress coffee maker, you might be wondering if you should tamp the coffee grounds before brewing. Tamping is the process of pressing the coffee grounds down in the filter basket to create a more even brew. While some people do tamp their coffee when using an AeroPress, it's not absolutely necessary. You can get a good cup of coffee without tamping, as long as you make sure the coffee grounds are evenly distributed in the filter basket. If you do decide to tamp, use a gentle pressure so that you don't damage the filter basket or disrupt the coffee grounds too much. Just a light tap should suffice. Once you've tamped, continue with your normal brewing process.