Tamper station

Buy Tamper Station Switzerland – Ergonomic Tamping

A tamper station is a holder fixed on the work surface, into which the portafilter locks. You insert the portafilter, lean over the table, and press the tamper vertically from above – instead of holding the portafilter freely in your hand. The result: controlled tamping pressure without tilting or wobbling, gentle movement for wrist and shoulder, and a clean, flat coffee bed finish.

Coffee Coaching Club offers 8 active tamper stations from five brands. Italian classic (Motta), design studio premium (CKDC, Bezzera), and specialty functional (Normcore). For home setups with high usage volume or café counter staging, it's a useful tool that makes the workflow calmer and more ergonomic.

The Brands in the Cluster

Which Tamper Station for Which Setup

2 or 3 Positions?

2 Positions (Motta 2 Pos.): two recesses, usually 58 mm and 53 mm (or two 58 mm). This is sufficient for home setups with one machine.

3 Positions (Motta 3 Pos.): three recesses, typically 51, 54, and 58 mm – covers all common portafilter sizes. Ideal for home setups with multiple machines (e.g., La Marzocco Linea Mini R + Sage) or for café workflow.

Service in Switzerland

For Normcore, we are the exclusive Swiss importer. For Motta, CKDC, Bezzera, we have service channels through the manufacturers. For the CCC own brand, service is directly through us. Free shipping in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for orders over CHF 60.

In the showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b), we demonstrate the different types in the tamping workflow. You can directly feel how the support feels, how the portafilter locks in, and which type suits your home setup.

What Goes Well With It

For tampers matching the tamper station: Tamper Collection. For portafilters: Portafilters & Bottomless Portafilters. For WDT Tools: WDT Tools. For levelers: Leveler & Distribution Tools. For Puck Screens: Puck Screens. For Dosing Cups: Dosing Cups. For Dosing Funnels: Dosing Funnels. For Knock Boxes: Knock Box & Knock Bins. For espresso machines: Italian and German Espresso Machines. For grinders: Electric Espresso Grinders. For design-oriented setups: Flate Barista Shelves, Wiedemann Swiss Manufacture. For beans from our own roastery: CCC Own Roasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a tamper station?

For occasional home use: no, freehand tamping at the counter is sufficient. For 4+ extractions per day: yes, a noticeable workflow advantage due to ergonomic design and controlled tamping pressure. For home setups with high-quality espresso machines (Lelit Mara X, Bezzera Magica, Rocket, La Marzocco), it is often useful for staging the counter setup. CHF 34–155 – depending on the requirements.

2 position or 3 position tamper station?

2 positions are sufficient for a home with one machine. 3 positions are useful if you use multiple portafilter sizes (e.g., 54 mm Sage and 58 mm La Marzocco) or work in a café workflow. For home setups with only 58 mm portafilters: 2 positions are enough.

Motta or CKDC or Normcore?

Motta (CHF 34–43): Italian classic, widely used, very functional. CKDC (CHF 54–59): strong design with wood accents, matches the GroundsBreaker Knock Box series. Normcore Premium (CHF 58): stainless steel with wood accent, optimized for Normcore bottomless. Workshop question: for functional and affordable, Motta; for design studio, CKDC or Normcore.

What does the Bezzera Tamper Station for CHF 155 include?

The Bezzera Tamper Station incl. Rosewood Tamper (CHF 155) includes the tamper station and a matching Bezzera tamper with a rosewood handle. For Bezzera espresso machine owners, this is the complete setup variant with brand consistency. If you already have a premium tamper, choose a different tamper station.

Which tamper station for the Bezzera Duo Top?

The Bezzera Tamper Station incl. Rosewood Tamper (CHF 155) is the natural choice. It blends seamlessly with the Bezzera design language of the Duo Top, Magica, Matrix, and Unica. Alternatively: Motta tamper station with a separate tamper (cheaper, less brand consistency).

Where do I position the tamper station on the counter?

Ideally between the grinder and the espresso machine, so that after grinding, you place the portafilter directly into the tamper station, tamp, and then insert it into the machine. Note the necessary distance to the wall (you need space for shoulders and tamping movement) and ensure that the support sits stably – some designs have non-slip pads or screw mounting.

Stainless steel or wood – which is more durable?

Stainless steel is significantly more durable in daily use – no scratches, easy to clean, aroma-neutral. Wood designs (Bezzera Rosewood, CKDC Walnut) are strong in design but require occasional care (wood oil) and are more sensitive to water. For café workflow: stainless steel. For home setups with design demands: wood.

Can I test tamper stations before buying?

Yes, in the showrooms in Bern and Zurich Oerlikon. We demonstrate the complete tamping workflow with all available types – you can directly feel the difference between Motta, CKDC, Normcore, and Bezzera in the movement. Please arrange an appointment in advance.