Great value - might be perfect depending on what you want
The product is well made and a great value. I was on the fence about 4-5 stars. Here are my thoughts:Pros:- The finish is very good. The tamper is well made, attractive, and nice to use.- The dimensions are very accurate. The diameter is indeed 58.5mm and it fits nicely in my Gaggia double basket.- Everything works properly and feels good (setting depth, plunging the tamper, etc.)Cons:- There is a spring, but that spring adds resistance to you pushing the tamper against the portafilter (it does not have anything to do with how hard you are tamping the grounds).- I find that the ringed surface can 'tear out' patches of grounds sometimes when I remove it. This may come down to technique, but I have never had this problem with a flat bottom tamper. The fact that you cannot twist the tamper before you remove it may also contribute to this issue.
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DaveTheCoffeeGuy
December 08, 2025
Great Tamper
Works as it should.
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HaizmanBrainCalling
April 11, 2024
Great option for the price - consistent and level tamps
Great option for the price - consistent and level tamps. It's seems pretty well built and has some heft to it. The price was a fraction of what my previous manual tamper cost, so no complaints.
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Alexander Homer
January 03, 2025
Really nice to use
I was previously using just the basic tamper that came with the machine, which was basically a plastic circle with a handle. This tamper feels like a massive upgrade in comparison. It's pretty heavy and just feels like a quality item. The depth setting has a satisfying click to indicate the change, and the pattern on the bottom makes it easy to tell if you have the right depth. It's also super easy to use. The tamp is now consistent with a single press, and the puck after use doesn't show any signs of channeling. I'm very happy with this purchase.
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Big Daddy’s & Mama’s Reviews
August 20, 2024
For the money one of the best tampers
I really like me coffee to make some great stuff. Wanna try it one of the grinders!!! For 20 bucks is hands-down one of the best tampers you can get. I love the fact that there’s a gauge on it that it’s consistent with the spring and that it has leveling. Build right in love this thing so happy I got it.
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MarshmallowChefSticks
January 13, 2024
Sturdy..works fine..doesn’t snap down into coffee
The end result is a nicely tamped coffee puck that will not drop out of your holder if you turn the holder upside down; not that you’d do this other than testing. You twist the holder to determine how far down the tamper will go. It has graduated markings so you can be consistent. There is not a manual which would have been nice to have; maybe they have an online manual, not sure. I find number 7 is a good spot but I continue to test. This is a sturdy tamper with a good weight (356g). It is spring loaded but DOES NOT snap down into the coffee.
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TCoursey
February 07, 2025
Solid and beautiful!
Use this every morning to make my espresso. I like how it's solid and adjustable. Very well made and nice looking too!
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