MOTTA Tamper flat "9BAR" 58 mm – Stainless steel flat base, made in Italy
The handle features the "9BAR" motif – the pressure at which espresso is produced. You place the tamper, press straight down, and the puck becomes even and firm.
The flat tamper with a printed aluminum handle in the "9BAR" design.
What distinguishes the tamper
The flat stainless steel base compresses the coffee grounds evenly, ensuring that the water flows through the puck consistently instead of finding a quick path. The high rim of about two centimeters sits centrally on the 58 mm portafilter without slipping when pressed, and the handle can be unscrewed for cleaning. The tamper is made in Italy – Metallurgica Motta has been building such tools since 1967.
Even compaction is the basis for even extraction – and that, in turn, for a delicious drink. What look you hold in your hand is a matter of taste: the function is the same for all variants, you choose the design. Nobody needs a specific pattern – one wants it. Our opinion is one of many.
At a glance
| Type |
Hand tamper, flat base |
| Diameter |
58 mm |
| Base |
Stainless steel, flat, non-stick |
| Handle |
Aluminum, printed ("9BAR") |
| Origin |
Made in Italy |
Who it's for
For everyone with a 58mm portafilter who wants to compress coffee grounds evenly – and likes to decide what look is on the counter. The flat base is the classic choice for even compaction.
What to combine it with
The tamper is part of the puck before brewing: evenly ground in our coffee grinders, brewed on your espresso machine. Our consultation tool helps with the choice.
If you like to compare tampers and accessories: the Normcore Collection is affordable and precise, while the Weber Workshops Collection shows the particularly finely crafted side. You can find more models in our Tamper Collection.
Frequently asked questions
What portafilter size does the tamper fit?
For 58mm portafilters. The high rim sits centrally and does not slip when pressed.
What material is the handle made of?
The handle is made of aluminum with a "9BAR" print, the base is stainless steel. The handle can be unscrewed for cleaning.
Flat or convex – what's the difference?
A flat base compacts the grounds evenly, a convex base more towards the center. There is no right or wrong – many prefer the flat base for even compaction. Ultimately, what matters is that the cup tastes good.
Can I see the tamper on site before buying?
Gladly. You can experience it live in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). Online, we deliver in 2–4 working days, throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein.
Tip from our coffee roastery
An evenly tamped puck deserves full-bodied beans. Our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight bring chocolate and nut notes. For maximum body without acidity, the Very Nutty, for a fruity experience, the Wild Peach. This is our recommendation – one of many.
