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canyncarvr
April 26, 2024
Love it!
I have used a wire tool for puck distribution for a long time. While that tool does what it is supposed to, there is no dressing of the grounds to the rim of the basket; unequal thicknesses of grounds in the basket will still happen.I hesitated for a few years buying this tool, mostly because it is quite expensive. Finally got around to treating myself to one.It's a great tool! The threaded depth adjustment (for both ends) is terrific! NO guessing as the level of grounds in the basket.I do wonder some about the exact technical specs of the compressed grounds. It is conceivable that the compression may be uneven. The instructions expressly warn against using the tapered vanes for puck compression, but how does one know that has NOT happened?The proof of the pudding is in the eating, as it is said. Whether it's a placebo effect that simply makes me happy, OR that the distribution of grounds is better now than without the tool...what does it matter? I'll take either one!This tool does work with a funnel. I generally use 18.6-19.0g of grounds depending on the beans. That much coffee in an 18g. Rancilio basket will get you some peaks over the edge of the basket. A funnel helps with that...and this tool has no problem fitting to the funnel.After the initial distribution, I remove the funnel and give the puck a few more twists with this tool until there is contact made between the tool and basket edge. With proper adjustment, this does not overly compress the grounds, I still use a tamp to finish the basket. \Small tool adjustments are needed from time to time depending on the beans you purchase. They are certainly NOT the same all the time. No one expects that, I'm sure.This tool feels well in-hand. Precision designed and manufactured. It is a pleasure to use.
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Good quality
Works good, heavy as needed!
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Bruce Goodnight
December 29, 2025
Show this one your espresso friends
This little surprising product will help you get your espresso shots more consistent every time! Adjust the puck for proper depth and compaction / each side! Great design… modern and tuff.
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Real Deal - consistent pucks - Woohoo!!
The 58mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper by MATOW is really heavy and solid. Feel like it will be around when I am long gone! - I have been using it everyday with my Classica Giga Espresso portafilter. The fit is perfect for the diameter and the ability to adjust the tapper to go deeper into the filter makes this a winner for me. The first few days were playing with it to get the depth setup and how much coffee to fill. Now the pucks look great and the cappuccino is better than ever.
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Joseph Hopper
May 09, 2021
No more guessing at the pressure!
I have access to some amazing small batch roasters here in Seattle and in an effort to treat their products with the utmost respect, I purchased this gadget.As a newbie to at home espresso making, I’m very open to anything that will assist me an pulling a consistently awesome shot. This really helps.The distributor side is very easy to use and adjust, although based on some internet research I’ve left the setting at the lowest and only adjusted the tamping side as I’ve changed coffees.The tamping side is much easier to use practically and consistently than a traditional tamper. It helps take a lot of guess work out of the pressure.It fits perfectly in the 58mm portafilter of my Kitchenaid semi automatic espresso maker and works in conjunction with a dosing ring to reduce mess and waste.I know there are more expensive versions of this available, but for a beginner I’m very satisfied with my purchase. Maybe down the line I’ll upgrade to a fancier model but I don’t see the point right now.
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Great tool
Get the coffee ground level and ready for a puck if you use one.
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Nice, and works.
Adjustable, sturdy, heavy, and elegantly designed.
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