Good Tamping is not Easy
When I (Jasper) first started as a home barista, I noticed that my espresso always tasted different. Inconsistent and sour (this was due to channeling, for those in the know).
With the bottomless portafilter, I could see the problem: I was clearly tamping at an angle. There’s good tamping, and then there’s good, consistent, level tamping. Quite a challenge!
I was looking for a tool that evenly distributes the ground coffee and a tamper that could be adjusted in depth to always tamp consistently and level.
That’s how this Tamper & Distributor was born! A simple action with a big effect.
Our Experience, Your Benefit
At Barista Essentials, you’ll find thoughtfully designed products. This way, you benefit from our home barista experience.
We’ve tested every product on the market and ended up with this Tamper & Distributor. Here’s why:
- Depth adjustable with rotating mechanisms so you can control the pressure
- High-quality stainless steel for years of tamping and distributing
- Ergonomic with aluminum grip
- For every portafilter available in 4 standard sizes (51mm/53.3mm/58mm/58.5mm)
The Best Tamper & Distributor for You
Our Tamper & Distributor combination can be used with most espresso machines.
51mm: Delonghi Dedica, Solis Grind & Infuse Compact
53.3mm: Sage Barista Express, Solis Grind & Infuse Pro, Breville Barista Express
58mm: Quick Mill
58.5mm: All E61 machines, ECM, VBM (Vibiemme), Rocket, Rancilio, La Marzocco, as well as the Solis Triple Heat, Sage the Oracle, Breville Barista Max
Make sure to check which size fits your portafilter. You can do this by measuring the inside of your filter basket or your tamper. The diameter in mm is your size.
Check our size chart if your machine isn’t listed here.
Complete your coffee corner with our tamper mats, where you can place your tamper after tamping (and distributing!).
If you have any questions about this product or anything else, feel free to reach out! We’re always here for you! 👋