- EVEN ESPRESSO EXTRACTION: MATOW calibrated palm tamper reduces channelling and promotes a more balanced and evenly extracted espresso, eliminating avoidable variables so your coffee tastes exactly like it's meant to.
- IMPROVED ESPRESSO CONSISTENCY: This puck tamper ensures a consistent tamping pressure each and every time. By guaranteeing a level and reproducible tamp, this tamper eliminates mistakes and variability from one tamp to the next, meaning less variation between espresso shots and less wastage.
- ERGONOMICS DESIGN: The unique tamper handle design allows you to apply pressure with an open palm, keeping the rest of your body in an upright and neutral position. a significant reduction in the risk of injury to your wrists compared to using a traditional tamper. Comfortable palm handle eases arm strain from repetitive tamping.
- RIPPLE BASE: The ripple espresso tamper features a unique design that incorporates concentric circles or ridges on the base. These ripples (or ridges) utilize the entire coffee bed by creating close water channels during the extraction process, resulting in a balanced and flavorful espresso shot.
- PAIRED WITH 58MM BASKETS - The espresso tamper base is a diameter of 58.5mm, ensuring a perfectly snug fit most baskets on the 58mm (‘58mm’ baskets including VST, IMS, and more ) standard espresso machines, effectively reduce the residual powder on the edge of the basket.Suitable for most 58mm coffee machine portafilters on the market.
MATOW Espresso Spring Loaded Palm Tamper with Stainless Steel Ripple Base
Puck style calibrated tampers (also known as a palm tamper) are also becoming more popular – these look just like a distributor or leveller and tend to be easier to hold and push down, creating a more level surface. They are more suitable for experienced baristas.
The feel of this hand tamper is vital for comfort and ergonomics. Opt for a tamper with a comfortable grip that allows proper pressure to create airtight suction without straining your hand or wrist.
Ripple calibrated tampers are also excellent at providing tactical feedback to users. The ridges or indentations on the base of these tampers create a textured surface that you can feel as you apply pressure to the coffee grounds during the tamping process. This helps you achieve precise and consistent tamping results every time. For what it’s worth, calibrated tampers also offer a similar feedback feature.
SPECIFICATIONS
Tamper base diameter: 58.5mm
Weight: Appro. 361g/0.6lb
Material: Stainless steel Anodized Aluminum
