MOTTA flat tamper “Bubble” 58 mm – stainless steel flat base, made in Italy
A round, dark-stained wooden ball as the handle, plus a warm wooden saucer as a rest where the ball sits when the tamper isn't in your hand – and beneath it, the calm, flat stainless steel base that presses the grounds level.
The flat tamper “Bubble” with round wooden handle, supplied with its own wooden saucer as a rest – the accessory that sets this variant apart from other MOTTA flat tampers.
What makes this tamper
The flat stainless steel base presses the grounds into an even layer, so the water flows through the puck evenly instead of finding a quick way through. The tall rim of about two centimetres sits centred on the 58 mm portafilter without slipping when you press, and the handle unscrews for cleaning. The tamper is made in Italy – Metallurgica Motta has been building tools like this since 1967.
Even compaction is the foundation for even extraction – and that, in turn, for a drink that tastes good. Which look you hold in your hand is a matter of taste: the function is the same across all variants, the design is yours to choose. Nobody needs a particular pattern – you want it, or you don't. Our opinion is one of many.
At a glance
| Type |
Hand tamper, flat base |
| Diameter |
58 mm |
| Base |
Stainless steel, flat |
| Handle |
Wood, ball-shaped, dark-stained, incl. wooden saucer |
| Origin |
made in Italy |
Who it's for
For anyone with a 58 mm portafilter who wants to tamp the coffee evenly – and likes to decide for themselves which look sits on the counter. The flat base is the classic choice for even compaction.
What you pair it with
The tamper is part of the puck before the shot: ground evenly in our coffee grinders, brewed on your espresso machine. Our advisor tool helps with the choice.
If you like comparing tampers and accessories: affordable and precise is the Normcore collection, while the Weber Workshops collection shows the especially finely crafted side. You'll find more models in our Tamper collection.
Frequently asked questions
What portafilter size does the tamper fit?
For 58 mm portafilters. The tall rim sits centred and doesn't slip when pressing.
What's included with the “Bubble”?
A wooden saucer comes with the tamper as a rest. The handle is a round, dark-stained wooden ball, the base is stainless steel and unscrews for cleaning.
Flat or convex – what's the difference?
A flat base tamps the grounds evenly, a convex one compresses more toward the centre. There's no right or wrong – many prefer the flat base for even compaction. In the end, what counts is that the cup tastes good.
Can I see the tamper before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the product you have in mind is currently there.
Tip from our roastery
An evenly tamped puck deserves body-rich beans. Our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight bring chocolate and nut notes. For maximum body with no acidity, the Very Nutty, for a fruity experience, the Wild Peach. That's our recommendation – one of many.
