Stainless Steel Espresso Tamper – 51mm or 57.5mm

This stainless-steel espresso tamper compresses ground coffee into a level puck before brewing and is available with a 51mm or 57.5mm base. Choose the size that matches the inside diameter of your portafilter basket.

A tamper is simple, but fit matters. Too small leaves an untamped ring around the basket. Too large will not seat properly. Measure your basket or check your espresso machine specifications before ordering.

What does an espresso tamper do?

After dosing and distributing the coffee, press the tamper straight down to compact the grounds into an even puck. The goal is a level coffee bed with consistent resistance as water moves through it.

Which size should I choose?

• 51mm: For baskets designed around a 51mm tamper
• 57.5mm: For baskets designed around a 57.5mm tamper

Do not choose by machine brand alone. Machines from the same brand can use different basket sizes. Measure the basket’s inside diameter or confirm the manufacturer’s recommended tamper size.

What is it made from?

• Material: Stainless steel
• Available diameters: 51mm and 57.5mm
• Use: Compacting espresso grounds in a compatible portafilter basket

How do I use it?

1. Dose coffee into the portafilter basket.
2. Distribute the grounds evenly with your preferred method.
3. Set the tamper flat on the coffee bed.
4. Press straight down, keeping the puck level.
5. Lift the tamper cleanly and brew your shot.

Who is this tamper for?

Choose it if your espresso basket calls for a 51mm or 57.5mm tamper and you want a straightforward stainless-steel tool.