IKAPE V5 51MM Impact Espresso Tamper, Coffee Tamper with 15lb / 25lb / 30lb Replacement Springs, Espresso Tamper with sound Feedback

IKAPE V5 51MM Impact Espresso Tamper, Coffee Tamper with 15lb / 25lb / 30lb Replacement Springs, Espresso Tamper with sound Feedback

(4.1)
96 Reviews

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Specifications

    The IKAPE V5 51MM Impact Espresso Tamper is an innovative tool designed for coffee enthusiasts and professional baristas alike. This tamper stands out due to its replaceable spring feature, allowing you to customize the pressure applied depending on your specific coffee bean requirements. With a rating of 4.1 based on 96 reviews, it promises both performance and user satisfaction.

    Features

    • Replaceable Spring Mechanism: Comes with 30lb constant pressure spring, along with 15lb and 25lb replacements, catering to various beans and flavor profiles.
    • Triple Spring Structure: Ensures the tamper automatically resets after each use, providing consistent pressing power and feedback.
    • Precise Powder Tamping: Designed to maintain a vertical press at a 90° angle, enhancing the even distribution of pressure across your coffee grounds.
    • Comfortable Design: Wider top allows for a more relaxed pressing experience, making it easier on your hands during use.
    • Multiple Size Options: Available in 51mm, 53.3mm, and 58.5mm sizes, suitable for a variety of coffee machine portafilters.

    Pros

    • Customizable Pressure: The ability to switch between spring pressures gives you control over your brewing.
    • Ease of Use: The ergonomic design makes tamping comfortable, even during extended use.
    • Quality Construction: The stainless steel base contributes to durability and consistent performance.
    • Clear Feedback: The audible ‘click’ confirms optimal pressure has been reached, ensuring perfect tamping every time.

    Cons

    • Learning Curve: New users may take some time to adjust to the unique tampering technique.
    • Size Limitations: While multiple sizes are available, not all portafilter sizes may be accommodated.
    • Price Point: It may be considered a bit pricey compared to simple manual tampers, though the quality justifies it.

    IKAPE V5 Stainless Steel Coffee Tamper with 51MM Base – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

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    What Customers Say

    E
    5 / 5

    Solid and dependable

    Simple to use and does a great job. Solid build quality and the tension springs are easy to swap out good for daily use. It comes with the resting cup that is small and doesn’t take up much space. Has a solid weight to it with a minimalist design for the price. It does a great job.

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    P
    5 / 5

    Fools like me, you need this!

    Foolproof way to get an even, level, consistent tamp. Functions well and is very lightweight. I’d say 2 thumbs up are in order…

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    I
    5 / 5

    So far, so good..

    Have a Rancilio Silvia Pro X and was using the tamper that came with it for a while. This IKAPE tamper (58.5mm) is just fantastic (have only used for 1 day, so not sure of longetivity). The tamp is s perfect as I have ever had and no channeling yet. The circular shape on the ground, after tamping, also looks great. Highly recommend, for now. Will update over the next couple of months, as daily average is 5 tamps.

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    S
    1 / 5

    IKape v5 - serious quality issue

    Perform few tests after I received the tamper. The tamper does click as it reach 30lb(?) for couple of tests. After few more presses, the audible indicator disappear. At this point, it is just an ordinary spring loaded tamper, no audible feedback. I disassemble the tamper to investigate but could not fix the problem. I pay for tamper that was advertized as calibrated with sound feedback tamper and ended up with regular spring loaded. Further more, the entire tamper's shaft has too much play, that seems to be 2-3mm side-to-side movement. This affects the level of the coffee puck. It may have to go back. Ikape, please test your product thoroughly before release.

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    J
    2 / 5

    Not 30lb

    I already have a 25lb tamper but wanted 30lb. First of all, instructions say it comes with 30lb spring installed - but actual measurement gives 15lb and installed spring noticeably less stiff that one of 'replacement' springs. So put in stiffest spring, pressure now measures 22lb, not 30lb (and noticeably less pressure than the one I already have). Returning.

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    W
    5 / 5

    Definitely a tamper worth purchasing. Really well made

    Great tamper. Feels really nice, has a nice weight to it and the click when tamping is cool. Overall it feels like a consistent press every time I make an espresso. I recommend to anyone looking for a nice tamper with the impact click feedback.

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    B
    4 / 5

    Does the job

    Absolutely love this. It ramps perfectly and clicks to let you know you tamped enough. The little curves it makes in the grind is just satisfying. I gave 4 stars only because the outer lip won’t let it fit my portafilter funnel to my Ninja Lux when it is still on the portafilter. I have to take the funnel off to tamp it which is not a very big deal. It still works well and easy to use.

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