Olympia Express Tamper 54mm black – Standard Tamper for Maximatic, Made in Switzerland
The tamper that comes with every new Maximatic from Schwanden. Simple anodized aluminum handle, stainless steel base, printed Olympia logo. If you want a functional tamper in the original size for your Maximatic, without investing in the higher-quality red version, you'll find a reliable everyday option here.
What makes this tamper special
Original size for the Maximatic
Ø 54 mm – the exact size of the Olympia Maximatic sieves. Sits perfectly in the sieve, without tilting, without play. The stainless steel base distributes the pressure evenly across the puck.
Functional and Swiss
Stainless steel base, anodized aluminum handle, printed Olympia logo. Standard delivery with new Maximatic machines. No spring mechanism – you apply the pressure yourself. From Schwanden, like the machine itself.
At a glance
| Base diameter |
54 mm |
| Base material |
Stainless steel (inox) |
| Handle material |
Aluminum, black anodized |
| Logo |
Olympia Express printed |
| Compatibility |
Olympia Express Maximatic (54 mm sieves) |
| Origin |
Schwanden, Canton Glarus, Switzerland |
Three ways to tamp – honestly compared
Affordable with spring calibration: Normcore
If you want spring calibration for reproducible pressure: the Normcore Spring-Loaded Tamper in 54 mm. Stable construction, adjustable, similar price range to this Olympia standard.
Swiss original standard: Olympia Express black
This tamper here. The included standard, functional and honest. For anyone who wants a suitable tamper without premium ambitions.
Olympia high-quality version: red with wooden handle
If you want to stick with the Swiss original, but prefer the higher-quality craftsmanship – red painted wooden handle, more precise pressure surface, more weight: the Olympia Tamper 54mm red with logo.
Premium level: Weber Workshops
If you want the endgame – unibody construction, numerous base profiles, maximum craftsmanship: the Weber Workshops Tamper family.
Who this Olympia Tamper is made for
For all Maximatic owners looking for a functional original tamper in the right size – without the surcharge for the red wooden handle version. Our opinion: The black standard tamper does its job without any ifs or buts. Others see it differently.
Accessories that fit the Maximatic setup
Tamping mat: affordable from the Normcore Collection. Puck Prep Tool: Olympia Original 54 mm, a cheaper Normcore WDT Tool, premium the Moonraker from the Weber Workshops Collection. Machine: Olympia Express Collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why the black one, when there's also a red tamper?
The black tamper has an anodized aluminum handle and is the standard delivery with new Maximatic machines – functional, lightweight, cheaper. The red tamper has a wooden handle with lacquer and higher quality craftsmanship. Both are 54 mm and fit the Maximatic.
Does the 54 mm tamper also fit the Cremina?
No. Cremina and Cremina SL have 49 mm sieves – there is a separate 49 mm version for them. The 54 mm tamper is for the Maximatic.
What is the difference to Normcore or Weber Workshops tampers?
Normcore offers tampers with spring calibration in the affordable range. Weber Workshops focuses on unibody construction and maximum craftsmanship. Olympia is the Swiss original, matching the Maximatic – without a spring, simply functional.
Where can I buy or see the Olympia Tamper live?
Online via coffeecoachingclub.ch. Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44, 3011 Bern) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b, 8050 Zurich) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the product you have in mind is currently there.
Roastery Tip
The black standard tamper is the most honest entry into the Maximatic setup – functional, lightweight, Swiss. For beans, we recommend the Nutty Delight as a reliable everyday choice that harmonizes wonderfully with the heat exchanger aroma profile.
