MOTTA flat tamper “Wood” 58 mm – stainless steel flat base, made in Italy
Warm brown wood sits calmly in your hand, and with a straight press the flat base settles evenly onto the puck. Nature meets precision tool.
The flat tamper “Wood” with brown wooden handle.
What makes this tamper
The flat stainless steel base presses the grounds into an even layer, so the water flows through the puck evenly instead of finding a quick way through. The tall rim of about 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.
Even compaction is the foundation for even extraction – and that, in turn, for a drink that tastes good. Which handle you hold in your hand is a matter of taste: natural wood with its own grain feels different in the hand than a metal handle with a pattern or stripes – the function stays the same across all variants, the material is yours to choose. Nobody needs a particular handle – 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 |
| Handle |
Wood, brown |
| Origin |
made in Italy |
Who it's for
For anyone with a 58 mm portafilter who wants to tamp the coffee evenly – and prefers the warm, natural look of wood in hand over a metal handle. The flat base is the classic choice for even compaction.
What you pair it with
The tamper is part of the puck before the shot: ground evenly in our coffee grinders, brewed on your espresso machine. Our advisor 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. You'll find more models 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 when pressing.
What material is the handle made of?
The handle is made of brown wood, the base of stainless steel. Wooden handles are best wiped with a damp cloth rather than soaked in water.
Flat or convex – what's the difference?
A flat base tamps the grounds evenly, a convex one compresses more toward the centre. There's no right or wrong – many prefer the flat base for even compaction. In the end, what counts is that the cup tastes good.
Can I see the tamper in person before buying?
Very gladly. In our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) you can experience it in person.
Tip from our roastery
An evenly tamped puck deserves body-rich beans. Our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight bring chocolate and nut notes. For maximum body with no acidity, the Very Nutty, for a fruity experience, the Wild Peach. That's our recommendation – one of many.
