MOTTA Tamper Flat "Stripes" 58 mm – Stainless Steel Flat Base, Made in Italy
Fine stripes run across the handle, calm and even – a subtle look, while the flat base presses the grounds level.
The flat tamper "Stripes" with an aluminium handle in a striped pattern.
What makes this tamper
The flat stainless steel base presses the coffee grounds level, so water flows evenly through the puck instead of finding the fastest path through. The tall rim, around two centimetres high, sits centred on the 58 mm portafilter without slipping while you press, and the handle unscrews for cleaning. The tamper is made in Italy – Metallurgica Motta has been building tools like this since 1967.
An even tamp is the foundation for an 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 every variant, 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, non-stick |
| Handle |
Aluminium (striped pattern) |
| Origin |
made in Italy |
Who it's for
For everyone with a 58 mm portafilter who wants to tamp the coffee grounds level – and likes deciding for themselves which look sits on the counter. The flat base is the classic choice for an even tamp.
What you pair it with
The tamper is part of the puck before the shot: even grinding happens in our coffee grinders, the shot is pulled on your espresso machine. Our advice tool helps you choose.
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. More models are 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 while you press.
What material is the handle made of?
The handle is aluminium with a striped pattern, the base is stainless steel. The handle unscrews for cleaning.
Flat or convex – what's the difference?
A flat base tamps the grounds level, a convex one presses more towards the centre. There's no right or wrong – many prefer the flat base for an even tamp. In the end, what counts is that the cup tastes good.
Can I see the tamper in person before buying?
Absolutely. In our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zürich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) you can experience it live. Online, we deliver in 2–4 working days, throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein.
A tip from our coffee roastery
An evenly tamped puck deserves full-bodied beans. Our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight bring notes of chocolate and nuts. For maximum body without acidity, the Very Nutty, for a fruity experience, the Wild Peach. That's our recommendation – one of many.
