{"product_id":"olympia-express-tampingmatte-fur-cremina","title":"Olympia Express Tamping Mat for Cremina","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-mobile-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOlympia Express Tamping Mat for Cremina – Swiss Silicone Pad, Made in Switzerland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou place the portafilter on the mat, the ground coffee is distributed, you place the tamper on top and press down – and nothing slips, nothing scratches, nothing vibrates on your wooden counter. A good tamping mat is one of those small tools that have a greater impact in everyday life than their price suggests. It is the connection between the table and the tamper pressure, and its job is seemingly trivial: to not be in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this mat special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtects counter and portafilter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamping creates constant downward pressure, often on delicate surfaces – wooden counters, stone slabs, glass surfaces. The silicone mat absorbs this pressure without leaving marks. At the same time, it protects the rim of the portafilter, which would otherwise rest directly on wood or stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-slip and stable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicone has the advantage of creating grip even on smooth surfaces, without sticking. You can lay the mat down, it stays put. You can place the portafilter in it, it won't tip over. You can tamp without anything slipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Cremina itself, this mat comes from Schwanden in the canton of Glarus. Typically Olympia: no logos, no superfluous designs, just a tool that does its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ccc-compare-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicone (food-safe, heat-resistant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamping, resting portafilter, protecting counter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashable, dishwasher-safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor Cremina portafilters, but fits all common 49mm and 54mm portafilters\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\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo ways to a tamping mat – an honest comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable and solid: Normcore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore Tamping Mat\u003c\/a\u003e has been the affordable classic for years. Silicone, non-slip, well-made – it does its job. For anyone who simply wants a functional tamping mat, without the Swiss manufacturing surcharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Original: Olympia Express\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mat here. Slightly higher quality craftsmanship, from the same Swiss manufacturer as your Cremina. For anyone who wants the entire setup to be seamless – machine, tamper, mat, all from Schwanden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur opinion: Both work. The Olympia mat is a bit more premium, the Normcore mat is a bit cheaper. For 90% of all Cremina owners, it's a matter of aesthetics, not function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this mat is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to protect their counter and values a coordinated Swiss setup. Anyone who regularly tamps with the Cremina (or another home espresso machine) and doesn't want to think about scratches on the work surface every time will benefit from a good tamping mat. It is one of the cheapest tools in the setup with the highest everyday utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories that fit the Cremina setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original tamper for Cremina (49 mm red or black) from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/olympia-express\"\u003eOlympia Express Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Affordable tamper with spring calibration from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, premium from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For puck distribution: the Olympia Puck Prep Tool 49 mm or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore WDT Tool\u003c\/a\u003e. For grind quality: grinders from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffeemuhlen\"\u003eGrinder Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the mat only fit the Cremina?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it has Cremina in its name because it comes from Olympia's Cremina accessory range. In fact, the mat fits all common portafilters – 49 mm, 54 mm, 58 mm and larger – because it serves as a table and pressure pad, not as a portafilter adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean the tamping mat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashing under warm water is usually sufficient. With intensive use, it can also go in the dishwasher – silicone is heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference to the Normcore tamping mat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctionally very similar. The Olympia mat is slightly higher quality and comes from Swiss manufacturing, the Normcore mat is slightly cheaper and from Asian production. For most home setups, both are perfectly adequate – this is more a question of aesthetics than function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the tamping mat or see it live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline via coffeecoachingclub.ch with delivery in 2–4 working days to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. 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 possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoastery Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-roastery-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tamping mat is one of those tools that no one thinks about at first – and that everyone takes for granted after the first month of home espresso. We use both variants (Olympia and Normcore) in our showrooms, depending on the location. Both do their job. The decision is more: \"Do I want the entire Cremina setup from Schwanden?\" or \"An affordable solid solution is enough for me?\" Both answers are correct. No stress, no wrong answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does the Olympia Tamping Mat only fit the Cremina?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The mat has Cremina in its name because it comes from Olympia's Cremina accessory range. It fits all common portafilters 49 mm, 54 mm, 58 mm and larger, because it serves as a table and pressure pad.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I clean the tamping mat?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Washing under warm water is usually sufficient. Silicone is heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference to the Normcore tamping mat?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Functionally similar. 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