The ESPRO™ Calibrated Tamper is a precision 30 lb factory-calibrated force-feedback tamper you can count on to take an important variable out of making the perfect espresso. 

No wonder billions of shots of espresso have been made with our tampers!

    MEET THE ESPRO™ CALIBRATED TAMPER

SOLID, BUILT TO LAST

Stainless steel base and anodized aluminum handle. Made only in Canada, to our exacting standards for fit, finish and function.

 

PERFECT TAMP EVERY TIME

30 pound force actuation, satisfying yet subtle enough to not disrupt coffee grounds. Identical size and balance to a standard tamper. Patented. Click on this image to see the tamper in action!

 

FITS YOUR MACHINE, EXACTLY

Available in 49, 51, 53, 57 and 58 mm bases, many in both flat and convex bases. Need to know which to choose for your machine? We can help! 

 

QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST

This precision machine will give you years of heavy service. We guarantee it. And years from now, if you ever have an issue, our factory service can refurbish it for you to keep it out of landfills! 

 

INDUSTRY LEADING SPECIFICATIONS

  • Solid 1 lb tamper weight, perfectly balanced
  • Stainless steel base and anodized aluminum handle
  • 30 lb force actuation
  • Factory calibrated - does not require recalibration or adjustment
  • Made only in Canada
  • Patented
    • Click on this image to see the results of a perfect tamp!

    REVIEWS

    The words that are most frequently used in online reviews are shown in this image. The bigger the word, the more often it was used.  

    Here are some highlights from online reviews (see our Buzz page for many more reviews)...

    • "One less variable to worry about [...] there are a lot of good things to say abou this tamper!" - RG
    • "The most perfectly consistent tamps possible! Excellent for both training and daily use." - MR
    • "If a hefty repeatable 30# tamp is what you want, then this is the last tamper you should buy"  - MV
    • "A serious tool for the serious barista; as well-engineered as any luxury car and as practical as ... uhh ... pants." - LC
    • "Heavy and extremely well constructed" - GC

    RESOURCES

    • YouTube: Pulling a perfect shot at home with an ESPRO™ Calibrated Tamper
    • World Barista Championships - David Makin (AUS Champion) demonstrates good tamping technique using the ESPRO™ Calibrated Tamper in the finals [tamping demo 3:42 into the video]
    • YouTube: Faceoff ESPRO™ Calibrated Tamper vs. MACAP
    • 45-second tutorial on good tamping technique
    • Overview of the ESPRO™ Tamper - BaristaLab
     

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