Coffee Tamper (58 mm.) Blue Annodized Aluminum Handle with Chrome-Plated Steel Base

This coffee tamper comes with a solid blue anodized aluminum handle, and a very hard stainless steel base with beautiful solid chrome plating.

Most standard espresso machines (semiautomatic and automatic) use a 57 mm or 58 mm coffee tamper. Many people want a coffee tamper that fits snugly into the portafilter, and some prefer a millimeter (or so) of wiggle room, so that they can more easily manipulate the coffee tamper while tamping. But note that the coffee tamper doesn't get pushed down into the bottom of the filter basket (which can be slightly tapered). So it's the inner diameter at the top of the basket that you'll need to measure to size your coffee tamper correctly. At The Coffee Brewers, we tend to believe in a firmer fit (i.e., 58 mm) to minimize loose particles. This Blue Silver coffee tamper will give you this.

You should read our article on "How to Use a Coffee Tamper Correctly for Uniform Extractions" if you're not exactly sure how to use a coffee tamper. Note that "How to Use a Coffee Tamper Correctly for Uniform Extractions" was written with the professional barista in mind, so there are various moves described that sound complicated, but have more to do with not touching the coffee directly with your hands than with pure function. Using a coffee tamper is not complicated. The Sing Blue Silver coffee tamper puts it all in your mind.

We recommend that you do not wash these coffee tampers in the dishwasher, because over time, the dishwasher will damage their beautiful finish and discolor their glossy silver base. To clean your coffee tamper, simply wipe it down with a damp cloth - you wouldn't want to damage the gloss on this coffee tamper. Your coffee tamper should not be "dirty" in the first place. This coffee tamper makes a great gift - especially for Duran Duran fans.