Tamper LF L1385002

A coffee tamper compresses ground coffee evenly inside the portafilter basket, creating the resistance water must overcome to extract flavour. The flat base of the tamper presses the coffee into a compact puck; the handle gives the barista control over the force and angle. Without consistent tamping, water channels through loose grounds, leaving weak or bitter espresso. This nylon tamper is sized for two common basket diameters: 50 mm and 57 mm.

To use, dose the correct amount of coffee into the portafilter basket. Place the tamper on the grounds and press down firmly and evenly until the coffee is level with the rim. Twist slightly to polish the surface, then lock the portafilter into the espresso machine. The nylon base resists sticking, so the puck releases cleanly after extraction.

The tamper is made of nylon, a material that does not scratch the basket and is light enough for prolonged use without fatigue. Its dimensions—50 mm and 57 mm—match the two most common basket sizes in professional espresso machines, allowing a single tamper to serve multiple stations or machines.

Compatibility includes Astoria, Brasilia, Cimbali, Conti, Faema, Fiorenzato, Gaggia, Gaggia Professional, Gorenje, Grimac, Lelit, MCE, Orchestrale, La Pavoni, Royal, Saeco, San Marco, Vibiemme and EPMS espresso machines. The catalogue places this tamper in the barista tools section, alongside distribution tools and knock boxes.