Collection: Coffee Tampers

Why a Coffee Tamper Matters

The secret to a perfect shot starts with how you prep the puck, not just the machine you use. A good tamper turns loose grounds into a dense, even bed of coffee so water flows through uniformly, giving you sweeter, more balanced espresso instead of sharp, uneven shots.

Tamping compresses your coffee grounds into a compact, level puck that can resist the pressure of espresso brewing. When you tamp evenly, you reduce channeling and give your machine a fair chance to extract all the flavor locked inside your coffee.
Upgrade from the flimsy stock tamper and you immediately feel the difference in control, consistency, and crema in your daily shots.

Why Choose Coffee Plus Tampers

Coffee Plus tampers are built for real espresso, not for show. You get properly sized stainless-steel bases matched to standard basket diameters, comfortable handles, and designs that help you tamp straight every time.
From simple flat tampers for home bars to advanced calibrated and automatic tampers for busy counters, this collection is curated to suit everyone from new home brewers to commercial baristas.

Tampers for every style and setup

Whether you’re dialing in a single-group home machine or running a café bar, there’s a tamper here for your routine. Choose classic flat-base tampers for maximum control, spring-loaded or click tampers for consistent pressure shot after shot, or hybrid tamper–levelers that streamline your puck prep.

Built for consistency and comfort

Good tamping technique starts with a tool that feels solid in the hand. These tampers focus on balanced weight, ergonomic grips, and precise bases that fit your basket properly, reducing edge gaps that can cause channeling.
Pair them with tamping mats and portafilter stands to protect your counter and help keep your wrist straight, especially if you pull multiple shots a day.

Find your Ideal Coffee Plus Tamper

Not sure which tamper to pick? Use this quick guide to match your tool to your machine and style.

• For home baristas with a single espresso machine: A well-sized flat tamper that matches your basket (often 51–58 mm) gives you a huge step up from plastic stock tampers.
• For precision-focused brewers: Consider a calibrated or spring-loaded tamper (or click tamper) to keep tamping pressure consistent and reduce shot-to-shot variation. Tools like our sound-feedback tampers provide an audible click at 30lbs, acting as the ultimate calibrated tamper to standardize your tamping force.
• For Small café bars: Hybrid tamper–distributor or automatic tampers can speed up workflow and keep tamp quality high across multiple users. Our auto-tamping units ensure zero wrist strain and perfect leveling every time.

You can also choose style and finish - wooden handles, minimalist metal, or more industrial looks - to match the rest of your Coffee Plus barista setup.

How to use your coffee tamper

Step-by-step tamping basics

Place your loaded portafilter on a stable, level surface or tamping mat so it doesn’t move while you work.
Hold the tamper with a straight wrist, position it directly over the center of the basket, and lower it gently onto the coffee bed.
Apply firm, even pressure straight down—enough to fully compress the grounds—and finish with a small polish twist if you like to smooth the surface.
You’re aiming for a flat, level puck with no visible tilt, so water meets the same resistance across the entire surface.

Tamper plus leveler and WDT

For even better results, combine your tamper with a distributor or WDT (Weiss Distribution Technique) tool. Use the leveler or WDT first to break up clumps and spread grounds evenly, then tamp once with steady pressure.
This two-step approach reduces channeling, improves extraction consistency, and helps you get café-style shots more easily at home.

Shop by Level

Make it easy to choose the right CoffeePlus tamper for where you are in your espresso journey.

• Entry-level tampers: Solid, well-sized flat tampers that replace the stock plastic tool and deliver a noticeable upgrade in control and shot quality. Our Espressa Tampers and aluminum range are perfect for new home baristas.
• Enthusiast & prosumer tampers: Heavier, ergonomic designs with precision bases, often in 58–58.5 mm, ideal for modern baskets and daily use on serious home setups.  Comfort is key for workflow. We offer stunning wooden handle options that look as good as they perform, ensuring your daily ritual is effortless.
• Smart & pro tamping solutions: Calibrated, spring-loaded, or automatic tampers that standardize pressure and speed up your workflow in high-volume home or café environments.