Our KM Tamper

Product Details:

• Diameter: 58.5 mm The ideal diameter for all common 58mm baskets, both precision baskets and conventional espresso machine baskets. The tamper creates a perfect seal and ensures even compression right up to the edge, which minimizes the risk of channeling and enables better extraction.
• Material: The tamper base is made of stainless steel (1.4301), a material known for its durability and food safety. It is frequently used in the food industry, for example, for drinking containers and cutlery.
• Innovative Design: The convex recess in the base prevents the formation of a vacuum, which protects the coffee puck when removed and avoids clumping. The design ensures that the tamper sits flush with the basket, allowing for straight tamping.
• Individual Wooden Handles: Each wooden handle is unique, with slight variations in color, as it is a natural product. Small hairline cracks in the wood are professionally sealed and do not constitute a defect.
• Surface Treatment: The wooden handle is treated with a food-safe oil-wax combination that protects the wood, repels water, and simplifies maintenance. (EURO Norm 1186 Part 5/14).
• Scope of Delivery: Tamper handle & tamper base.

Weight and Dimensions:

• Weight: approx. 292 g
• Height: approx. 8.2 cm
• Handle Diameter (widest point): approx. 3.8 cm
• Assembly: The tamper handle and base can be easily unscrewed.

Care Instructions:

• Wooden Handle: To ensure longevity, do not clean the wooden handle in the dishwasher. Use a slightly damp microfiber cloth. Harsh cleaning agents and standing water should be avoided.
• Surface Care: Regularly treat the wooden handle with food-safe hard wax oil and polish it with a microfiber cloth after drying.
• Stainless Steel Base: Can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher or wiped with a damp cloth.

Sustainability and Local Production:

Our KM Tamper is produced locally and resource-efficiently. The handle is manufactured in Lüdinghausen, the metal base in Hünxe – only 4 km from our Kaffeemacher. This strengthens local craft businesses and avoids unnecessary transport routes.

The Manufacturing Process:

• Base: Precision-manufactured in the workshop of Tobi Zimmer at the family business Zimmer Maschinenbau on modern CNC lathes.
• Handle: Handcrafted in the workshop of Elke Brandt in a multi-stage process, including CNC milling, grinding, and turning.

Why the KM Tamper?

At Kaffeemacher:innen, we know the challenges that come with conventional tamping. After years of testing in our cafes in Basel and working with our baristas, including German Barista Champion Felix and two-time Swiss Champion Philipp, we decided to develop our own tamper that is:

• Well-designed and functional, incorporating our accumulated experience and requirements.
• Locally and sustainably produced to minimize the ecological footprint.
• Aesthetically pleasing and of high-quality craftsmanship, making it a highlight in any kitchen.