{"product_id":"olympia-express-tamper-54mm-rot-mit-logo-fur-maximatic","title":"Olympia Express Tamper 54mm Red with Logo for Maximatic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-mobile-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOlympia Express Tamper 54mm Red – Original Tamper for Maximatic, Made in Switzerland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou pick it up, and the balance feels just right. The red lacquered wooden handle warms comfortably in your hand, the stainless steel base feels heavy and stable between your thumb and forefinger. You place it on the freshly dosed puck in your 54mm Maximatic basket, press down evenly – and you realize why the Olympia logo is on every tamper that leaves the factory in Schwanden: someone has put thought into every detail here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this tamper special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal size for the Maximatic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eØ 54 mm – the exact size of the Olympia Maximatic baskets. The tamper sits cleanly in the basket, without tilting, without play at the edges. The base has a special shape for even pressure distribution over the entire puck. Anyone who has ever tamped with a poorly fitting tamper knows: these 0.5 millimeters can determine whether the espresso channels or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLacquered handle, Swiss attention to detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle in Olympia Red is lacquered and feels warm in the hand. Printed Olympia logo. Stainless steel base with a special tamping surface. Like everything from Schwanden, it is designed for longevity, not for seasonal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"ccc-compare-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, special tamping surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, red lacquered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlympia Express printed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlympia Express Maximatic (54mm baskets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchwanden, Canton Glarus, Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree ways to a tamper – honestly compared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer three sensible options for 54mm tampers, and none is objectively better than the other – they cater to different needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable and precise: Normcore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a spring mechanism for reproducible pressure without a premium price: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore Spring-Loaded Tamper\u003c\/a\u003e in 54 mm has been a classic in the affordable segment for years. Stable construction, multiple pressure settings adjustable, significantly cheaper than premium alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Original: Olympia Express\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tamper here. Made for the Maximatic, by the machine's manufacturer. Logo, appearance, and size fit perfectly. No spring mechanism – you apply the pressure yourself. For many Maximatic owners, this is exactly right: a Swiss manufactured machine deserves a Swiss manufactured tamper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium level: Weber Workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the endgame – unibody construction from a single piece, numerous base profiles to choose from, calibration function: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops Tamper family\u003c\/a\u003e is what many professionals worldwide use. Significantly more expensive, but uncompromising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this Olympia tamper is made for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyone who owns a Maximatic and wants a tamper that matches the machine set – aesthetically and in size. If you prefer a simpler and cheaper version from the manufacturer, take a look at the black tamper with logo (54 mm). Our opinion: the original Olympia tamper is the most honest choice for a Maximatic – it is made for exactly this machine. Others see it differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories that fit the Maximatic setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA tamping mat protects your counter and portafilter – affordable and solid from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For reproducible puck distribution before tamping: the Olympia-Original Puck Prep Tool in 54 mm (Swiss made), cheaper a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore WDT-Tool\u003c\/a\u003e, premium endgame the Moonraker from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. The machine itself: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/olympia-express\"\u003eOlympia Express Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Consulting tool: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/kaffeemaschinen-vergleich-beratung\"\u003eCoffee Machine Comparison and Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions about the Olympia Express Tamper 54 mm red\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 54mm tamper also fit other machines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 54mm tamper fits all portafilters with 54mm baskets – this is the standard size for many home espresso machines (Maximatic, Breville\/Sage, some Saeco models). For Cremina and Cremina SL (49 mm), there is a separate 49mm version. For the Mina (separate size), there is a dedicated mini tamper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference to the black Olympia tamper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe red tamper has a higher quality finish: red lacquered wooden handle, more precise tamping surface, feels heavier in the hand. The black tamper is the simpler, everyday version at a lower price. Both have the same 54mm size and fit the Maximatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a Normcore or Weber Workshops tamper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlympia is the original tamper from the machine manufacturer – precisely fitting and aesthetically consistent with the Maximatic. Normcore offers spring-calibrated tampers in the affordable range, which allows for reproducible pressure. Weber Workshops is in the premium segment with unibody constructions and maximum craftsmanship. Which way is right is a matter of taste – all three are legitimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you tamp correctly on a Maximatic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the basket on the tamping mat, distribute the ground coffee evenly (a Puck Prep Tool or WDT-Tool helps), place the tamper vertically, press down with even pressure until resistance is felt. The pressure itself is less important than the evenness – the main thing is that the puck is level and dense at the bottom. Our opinion is one of many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy or see the Olympia Tamper live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnline via coffeecoachingclub.ch with delivery in 2–4 working days to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Discover it on-site in our showrooms in Bern (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Coffee+Coaching+Club\/@46.9473953,7.4536073,16z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGerberngasse 44, 3011 Bern\u003c\/a\u003e) and Zurich (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Coffee+Coaching+Club\/@47.4138869,8.5508251,16z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHagenholzstrasse 50b, 8050 Zurich\u003c\/a\u003e). Click and Collect is possible at both locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRoastery Tip from our Coffee Roastery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-roastery-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Olympia tamper is one of those small investments that has a bigger impact in everyday use than its price suggests. We use it ourselves – not because it's \"the best\" tamper on the market, but because it belongs to the Maximatic like the logo belongs to the boiler. If you're adventurous and want to test reproducible spring pressure, you can just as well start with Normcore, and if you want absolute premium, go for Weber. Three paths, all viable. For beans, we recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cozy-chocolate-natural-brasilien-kaffeebohnen\"\u003eCozy Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nutty-delight-kaffee-blend-brasilien-indien\"\u003eNutty Delight\u003c\/a\u003e for the Maximatic – both harmonize wonderfully with the heat exchanger's flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the size of the Olympia Express Tamper for the Maximatic?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Olympia original tamper for the Maximatic has a base diameter of 54 mm. 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