Simple, Effective, and Consistent—But Needs Cleaning Attention
The MATOW distribution tool has become an essential part of my espresso routine. It evenly levels the coffee bed with just a few spins, improving shot consistency and reducing channeling. The build quality is excellent, and the adjustable depth makes it easy to dial in—perfect for anyone who wants more repeatable results without overcomplicating their workflow. My only gripe is cleaning: fine grounds tend to collect in the grooves and under the base, so it needs regular wiping to avoid buildup. A quick brush after each use helps, but it’s not as low-maintenance as it looks.
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Caledonia Bergeron
January 08, 2021
Hands down the best tamper I have ever owned and the best priced available!
I was skeptical it would be decent because of the price. And it turns out it is not, it is incredible! I know, I know, how great can it be when it is just a coffee tamper but this piece is solid, weighty machined steel coming in at almost 1lb. 3 piece construction allows you to set the depth for how much coffee you like to add and spin the top ring down to lock it into place. You get a perfectly tamped coffee every single time singe it actually sits on the rim of the portafilter and the shiny piece sits inside. After you fill the basket just press this in and turn a little clockwise and done. So can we talk about the fact that this is the CHEAPEST cost wise espresso tamper available anywhere, at least anywhere that I have looked. And for the cost the fact that what you are getting is such high quality! Easily unscrews for cleaning, though I just dust mine off. Fits perfectly in the hand and just takes seconds to adjustand unless switching baskets you don't need to adjust it or mess with it at all after that. I bought this for a Starbucks Barista machine, they all have 53mm baskets. Given the build quality of this thing I am certain it could be a long lived family heirloom.
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EASY & EFFECTIVE, even when your still SLEEPY !! Lol
For years I have used Stock/Stanard Tamper that came with toy Expresso Machine..... they were OK, but to often I had to redo the grounds etc., too much, or to lopsided in the port a filter. BOOM, I saw this one here on Amazon, and with a REASONABLE price tag! I haven't look back sense. Once you adjust it, your DONE !!!! I like the fact no matter how much pressure you apply, it's going to STOP in the SAM PLACE every time!!!! and it does a Great job SMOOTHING out the top layer of Grounds each and every time!!! I'm not always 1005 awake when I make my Expresso in the A.M., therefore, I need all the help I can get,,,,,, Thanks to this item.... I can get a few more winks.... while making my Expresso! Don't PAY the LARGER PRICES for the same thing!!! This has a high QUALITY WEIGHT To IT, and is MADE to a Tight Specification Standard ..... SAVE your Money this will do the TRICK ! You will gain nothing by PAYING more for those others ones, that a WAY OVERPRICED !
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GAL INBAR
October 23, 2020
Great product!!
Excellent leveller and distributer. Works excellent, easy to use and configure the desired highet.The only downside that gives it 4 stars and not 5 is tha fact its too slim and ismoving inside the 54mm basket for the bes870xl machine that it was advertised to fit.
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Good product.
Works well with my Breville express espresso machine.
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Built solid, works great
This distributor is well-made. It is heavy and does a great job of leveling the puck before tamping. It was considerably less expensive than many of the other brands and I don't know what they could provide that would be any better than this one. It fits the basket of my Breville Bambino perfectly. Glad I purchased this one.
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Mountain Cat
January 15, 2020
High quality, fits Breville Barista Express perfectly.
Like the other reviewer, I delayed ordering this because there were no reviews. I’m glad I did. This thing is quality all the way. The weight is much heavier than expected (in a good way). The weight is 14.7 ounces according to my scale. There were no instructions but the adjustment is very easy. Just unscrew the two black rings a bit to loosen the stainless leveler. Then screw it to precisely the height you need. Then retighten the two black rings. This makes it easy to get exactly the adjustment you need.I am using this with a Breville Barista Express which has the 54mm portafilter. This is 53mm, which is exactly the right size. I use with a 53mm funnel ring that I bought here, and the fit is perfect. So my process is as follows:- Warm machine and run a shot of water through- Weigh out 18 grams of fresh locally roasted beans into a plastic cup I use for this purpose.- Put the beans into the hopper of the Barista Express grinder and grind into the plastic cup- Put the funnel onto the portafilter (using the single wall non-pressurized double shot basket)- Pour the coffee as evenly as I can into the portafilter. It will overflow but the funnel prevent it from falling out.- Hold down funnel and knock portafilter a bit to distribute coffee out of the mountain shape- Put my new leveler / distributor on the grounds, leaving the funnel in place- Turn a few times in each direction- Remove distributor and funnel, and tamp down using Barista Express tamper using four fingers, to keep it even, until it stops moving down (this gets natural over time)- Run double shot using manual mode (hold down button for prefusion about 7-9 seconds until I get a certain sound, then weigh output and stop at dialed in weight while running a stop watch). Typical double shot takes 35-40 secs from beginning of button press (including prefusion).The espresso is noticeably improved in both even appearance and depth of taste from the use of the distribution tool. It is 100% worth it and a bargain really. And BTW the shots I am able to pull with this machine are often superior to what I get from the majority of third wave high-quality espresso bars.
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