A true barista essential
When I (Jasper) first started making espresso, my shots were all over the place. Sometimes spot on, sometimes bitter, but often just a bit too sour.
The culprit? Channeling. The stock tamper that came with my Delonghi Dedica made it tough to tamp evenly. And if your tamp is uneven, water takes the easiest route… Result? A sour shot.
That’s when we started our search for the perfect tamper – and the result is the one you’re looking at right now. Why this one? Keep reading!
Our experience, your advantage
We designed our tampers based on 10+ years of home barista experience. That’s why we can confidently say: you won’t find a better tamper at this price.
We tested every product on the market and combined the best features into this Barista Essentials tamper:
- Premium stainless steel – built to last
- Ergonomic & stylish – available in wood, black, or stainless steel
- Perfectly balanced – but don’t drop it on your toes 😬
- Precision fit – tamp every last bit of coffee
A solid tamper needs a stable surface. Check out our tamper mats or tamping stations.
A tamper for every machine
For a proper tamp, size matters.
This is the 51mm tamper, perfect for Delonghi Dedica, La Specialista, Icona Vintage, Grind & Infuse Compact. Always check our size guide to be sure!
We also offer tampers in three other sizes:
53.3mm: Sage Barista Express, Solis Grind & Infuse Pro, Breville Barista Express. Check it out here.
58mm: Quick Mill. Check it out here.
58.5mm: All E61 machines, ECM, VBM (Vibiemme), Rocket, Rancilio, La Marzocco, Solis Triple Heat, Sage the Oracle, Breville Barista Max. Check it out here.
Not sure which size you need? Check our size guide, reach out, or measure the inside of your portafilter.
Got questions about this product or anything else? Send us a message! We’re happy to help. 👋
