Olympia Express Tamper 49mm Black – Standard Tamper for Cremina, Made in Switzerland
The tamper that comes with every new Cremina from Schwanden. Simple anodised aluminium handle, stainless steel base, printed Olympia logo. If you want a functional tamper in the original size for your Cremina, without investing in the higher-quality red version, this is the reliable everyday option.
What makes this tamper special
Original size for Cremina and Cremina SL
Ø 49 mm – the exact size of Olympia Cremina baskets. Sits cleanly in the basket, without tilting or play. The stainless steel base distributes pressure evenly across the puck.
Functional and Swiss-made
Stainless steel base, anodised aluminium handle, printed Olympia logo. Standard delivery with new Cremina machines. No spring mechanism – you apply the pressure yourself. From Schwanden, just like the machine.
At a glance
| Base diameter |
49 mm |
| Base material |
Stainless steel (inox) |
| Handle material |
Aluminium, black anodised |
| Logo |
Olympia Express printed |
| Compatibility |
Olympia Express Cremina and Cremina SL (49mm baskets) |
| Origin |
Schwanden, Canton Glarus, Switzerland |
Three paths to the tamper – honestly compared
Affordable with spring calibration: Normcore
If you want spring calibration for reproducible pressure: the Normcore Spring-Loaded Tamper in 49 mm. Stable construction, adjustable, similar price range as this Olympia Standard.
Swiss Original Standard: Olympia Express black
This tamper here. The included standard, functional and honest. For anyone who wants a suitable tamper without premium ambitions.
Olympia Premium Version: red with wooden handle
If you want to stick with the Swiss original but prefer higher-quality craftsmanship – red painted wooden handle, more precise pressure surface, more weight: the Olympia Tamper 49mm red with logo.
Premium Level: Weber Workshops
If you want the endgame – unibody construction, numerous base profiles, maximum craftsmanship: the Weber Workshops Tamper family.
Who this Olympia tamper is for
For all Cremina owners looking for a functional, original tamper in the right size – without the surcharge for the red wooden handle version. Our opinion: The black standard tamper does its job without any ifs or buts. Others see it differently.
Accessories that fit the Cremina setup
Tamping mat: affordable from the Normcore Collection. Puck Prep Tool: Olympia-Original 49 mm, a cheaper Normcore WDT-Tool, Premium the Moonraker from the Weber Workshops Collection. Machine: Olympia Express Collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why the black one, if there's also a red tamper?
The black tamper has an anodised aluminium handle and is the standard delivery with new Cremina machines – functional, lightweight, cheaper. The red tamper has a wooden handle with lacquer and higher quality craftsmanship. Both are 49 mm and fit the Cremina.
Does the 49mm tamper also fit the Maximatic?
No. The Maximatic has 54mm baskets – there is a separate 54mm version for that. The 49mm tamper is for Cremina and Cremina SL.
What is the difference to Normcore or Weber Workshops tampers?
Normcore offers tampers with spring calibration in the affordable range. Weber Workshops is in the premium range with unibody construction. Olympia is the Swiss original, matching the Cremina – without a spring, simply functional.
Where can I buy or see the Olympia Tamper live?
On-site in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44, 3011 Bern) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b, 8050 Zurich).
Roastery Tip
The black standard tamper is the most honest entry into the Cremina setup – functional, lightweight, Swiss. For beans, we recommend the Cozy Chocolate as a reliable everyday choice. You can always upgrade to a wooden handle (red) or spring mechanism (Normcore) – but no one has to.
