Espresso Tamper · 58 mm

A tilted or soft puck lets water race through low spots, so the shot pulls uneven and tastes thin. You want a flat 58 mm base that presses a firm, level bed every time.

This aluminium espresso tamper is sized for standard 58 mm baskets. Set the portafilter on a tamping mat, press straight down, and twist lightly to polish the surface before you lock in.

A core barista tool for machines that take 58 mm portafilters.