I'm only including a few WDT tools here, as there are so many hitting the market at the moment, and many of them are very similar. What you'll find is that you just can't get a proper grip on these plastic scoop tamper things, which doesn't make them at all conducive to a level tamp. Normally the coffee puck is discarded and emptied into the espresso knock box/knock tube and collected with all the other used coffee grounds. com, Pattern by Etsy, our mobile apps, and other services as our “Services”), you are responsible for complying with this policy, regardless of your location. The grind size may also be too fine and therefore too compact again resulting in excess water on top of the coffee puck after the coffee has been extracted.

Another tamper from the well known coffee gear brand Motta, but this one has a slightly different shaped handle, maybe one to try if you haven't got on with more standard handle shapes. There are various other similar tools with similar needle size, but this one seems nice and sturdy, it comes with a stand which I find handy, you can change the needle setup (if you want to) and the number of needles/pins used.A simple, elegantly designed coffee tamper from the Italian manufacturer made with the barista in mind. Food Safe Stainless Steel-We use the highest quality, food safe stainless steel and aluminum alloy (handle) as our uncoated tamper base. The stainless steel base gives a sturdy feel when tamping, while the rubber handle provides an ergonomic and comfortable grip.

Consistent Pressure - The amount of pressure you apply is simply controlled by a pre-calibrated spring inside the tamper itself. No, tampers vary in size to reflect the size of the portafilter that comes with your coffee machine, which is why I've categorized the tampers above into the most common sizes. I've tried other thinner tools, including one that I paid about fifty quid for, and this is my favourite among the ones I've tried. As the name suggests their products are tough and hard-wearing, they are made to last and can withstand even the roughest of baristas.At Ninth Phase, we're passionate about coffee and dedicated to providing baristas and home enthusiasts alike with the best possible tools to create a perfect cup of coffee.