• Zwarte klik-tamper van 58,5 mm met steunrand en RVS tampvlak
  • Klik-tamper op een filterbakje tijdens het aandrukken
  • Gegroefd RVS tampvlak van de klik-tamper boven een filterbakje
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58.5 mm click tamper – guidance for level tamping

58.5 mm click tamper – guidance for level tamping

Do you wonder whether you tamp with the same pressure every time? According to Barista Essentials, this black 58.5 mm click tamper clicks at 12 kg of pressure. Its rim helps you position it level on the filter basket. This version is intended for a compatible 58.5 mm basket; check the size before ordering.

  • Clicks at 12 kg tamping pressure
  • Less uncertainty when tamping
  • For 51, 53.3, 58 and 58.5 mm
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Key specifications

  • Brand

    Barista Essentials

  • Product type

    Calibrated click tamper with spring

  • Size / Content

    Calibrated click tamper with spring

  • Suitable for

    • 51 mm: De'Longhi machines such as Dedica, Icona Vintage and La Specialista. 53.3 mm: Sage, Solis and Breville.
    • 58 mm: Quick Mill. 58.5 mm: most E61 machines, such as Bezzera, Rocket and Rancilio. Always check your own portafilter size.

  • Material / finish

    Stainless steel tamping surface; other materials are not specified on the product page.

  • Cleaning / Maintenance

  • Colour

    Black

  • Package contents

    Not mentioned on product page. Probably 1x calibrated click tamper

Why this helps make better coffee

Many home baristas press harder on some shots than others. That makes it difficult to tell whether differences in extraction come from the grind, dose, distribution or tamping pressure.

This calibrated click tamper takes some of the guesswork out of tamping pressure. According to Barista Essentials, it clicks at 12 kg, helping you use the same tamping pressure each time.

More repeatability in puck preparation, helping you make more targeted adjustments.

Zwarte klik-tamper van 58,5 mm met steunrand en RVS tampvlak

Who is this suitable for?

For home baristas using a portafilter espresso machine who want more consistent tamping pressure instead of relying on guesswork.

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For whom is this not necessary?

Unnecessary if you already tamp level and consistently, or if you use a fully automatic machine, capsule machine or filter coffee maker.

Does this fit your machine, routine or use?

  • Compatibility

    Choose the size that fits your portafilter. Barista-Essentials recommends 51 mm for DeLonghi machines such as Dedica, Icona Vintage, and La Specialista; 53.3 mm for Sage, Solis, and Breville; 58 mm for Quick Mill; and 58.5 mm for most E61 devices such as Bezzera, Rocket, and Rancilio. When in doubt, always measure your filter basket or portafilter.

  • Size

    51 mm, 53.3 mm, 58 mm and 58.5 mm

  • Machines and painters

    Espresso machines with a removable portafilter

  • Specifications

    Espresso machines with a removable portafilter
PrivΓ© barista coaching aan huis door Geert-Jan van der Molen, waarbij espresso technieken worden uitgelegd en geproefd tijdens een persoonlijke koffie training.

Advice from Geert-Jan the Barista Man

With over 10 years of experience in providing barista workshops at home, at businesses, and in Amsterdam, Geert-Jan is happy to share his advice.

Who is Geert-Jan?

From practice:

During workshops, Geert-Jan de Baristaman often sees beginners trying to adjust too many variables at once: grind size, shot time, coffee dose and tamping pressure. They also frequently ask how hard they should tamp. A calibrated tamper can make that part of the routine more consistent.

My advice:

A calibrated tamper is particularly useful if you want to stop guessing about tamping pressure, so you can assess the effects of grind size and extraction more clearly.

Zwarte klik-tamper van 58,5 mm met steunrand en RVS tampvlak

Here's how to use this in your coffee routine

A barista tool only really works well when you know where it fits into your routine.

Get into the routine:

Fouling

Usage:

Fouling

Geert-Jan's tip:

Don’t use the click as an excuse to skip your distribution: a fixed tamper pressure only works well on an evenly distributed coffee bed.

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Zwarte klik-tamper van 58,5 mm met steunrand en RVS tampvlak

Note:

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Zwarte klik-tamper van 58,5 mm met steunrand en RVS tampvlak

Common mistake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Zwarte klik-tamper van 58,5 mm met steunrand en RVS tampvlak

Do I buy this calibrated tamper from De Barista Shop or Barista Essentials?

You can read the advice on De Barista Shop, but the purchase is made through Barista Essentials. After clicking the button, you order and pay through Barista Essentials, which also delivers the product.

Do I pay more through this affiliate link?

No. The affiliate link does not change the price you pay. De Barista Shop may receive a commission if you order through the link, at no additional cost to you.

What size calibrated tamper do I need?

Choose the size that fits your portafilter. Barista Essentials lists 51 mm for De'Longhi, 53.3 mm for Sage/Solis/Breville, 58 mm for Quick Mill and 58.5 mm for most E61 machines. If in doubt, measure your basket or portafilter.

How do I use a spring-loaded click tamper?

Distribute the grounds evenly in the basket first. Place the tamper straight on the portafilter and press down gently until you feel the click. Stop there; pressing further can make your routine less repeatable.

When is this calibrated tamper not the most sensible first choice?

If you do not yet have a good coffee grinder, do not weigh your coffee or distribute the grounds unevenly, Geert-Jan would address those basics first. Consistent tamping pressure is most useful when the rest of your routine is already reasonably controlled.

I have another question

You can always contact Geert-Jan de Baristaman

Ready to take the guesswork out of tamping pressure?

Ready to take the guesswork out of tamping pressure?

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