MOTTA Flat Tamper "black-white" 58 mm – Stainless Steel Flat Base, Made in Italy
A clear contrast of black and white on the handle – graphic and calm – and beneath it the flat base that levels the puck.
The flat tamper "black-white" with a two-tone aluminium handle.
What makes this tamper
The flat stainless steel base presses the ground coffee into an even layer, so the water flows through the puck evenly instead of finding a quick way through. The high rim of around two centimetres 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 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, black-white |
| 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 an even tamp.
What you combine 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 advisory 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 more models are waiting 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 while you press.
What material is the handle made of?
The handle is aluminium in black-white, the base is stainless steel. The handle unscrews for cleaning.
Flat or convex – what's the difference?
A flat base tamps the grounds evenly, 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 – our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zürich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) let you experience it live. Online, we deliver in 2–4 working days, throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein.
A tip from our roastery
An evenly tamped puck deserves full-bodied beans. Our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight bring chocolate and nutty notes. For maximum body without any acidity, the Very Nutty, and for a fruity experience, the Wild Peach. That's our recommendation – one of many.
