MOTTA Tamper flat "Flash" 58 mm – stainless steel flat base, made in Italy
Deep, glossy black on the handle, clear and simple – and instantly, in your hand, the weight that keeps tamping calm.
The flat tamper "Flash" with black aluminium handle.
What makes this tamper
The flat stainless steel base presses the coffee grounds evenly together, so the water flows through the puck consistently instead of finding a quick way through. The high rim of around 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.
An even tamp is the foundation for a consistent 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, black |
| Origin |
made in Italy |
Who it's for
For everyone with a 58 mm portafilter who wants to tamp their coffee grounds evenly – and likes deciding for themselves which look sits on the counter. The flat base is the classic choice for even tamping.
What to pair it with
The tamper is part of the puck before extraction: ground evenly in our coffee grinders, extracted with your espresso machine. Our consultation 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, and you'll find further models in our Tamper Collection.
Frequently asked questions
Which portafilter size does the tamper fit?
For 58 mm portafilters. The high rim sits centred and doesn't slip when you press.
What material is the handle made of?
The handle is made of black aluminium, the base of stainless steel. The handle unscrews for cleaning.
Flat or convex – what's the difference?
A flat base tamps the grounds evenly, a convex one more towards the centre. There's no right or wrong here – many prefer the flat base for even tamping. In the end, what counts is that the cup tastes good.
Can I see the tamper in person before buying?
Very gladly — you can experience it live in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zürich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). 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 nut. For maximum body without acidity, the Very Nutty, for a fruity experience, the Wild Peach. That's our recommendation – one of many.
