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Normcore V4 Coffee Tamper 53.3mm - Spring-loaded Tamper – Barista Espresso Tamper with 15lb / 25lb / 30lbs Replacement Springs - Anodized Aluminum Handle and Stand - Flat Base

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  • WHY NORMCORE Spring-loaded Tamper? Whether you are a novice or an experienced barista, it is always a challenge when comes to coffee tamping. Traditional coffee tampers are prone to skew or oversampling may even ruin a perfect shot. Over time, it also causes a strain injury. With Normcore's Spring-loaded Tamper that features an ingenious leveling guide, we know it can solve these problems well.
  • Upgraded features from V3: This V4 tamper has further improved on the central shaft design, also the interchangeable springs (15lb/ 25lb/ 30lb) are now applicable to the central shaft which provides pressure directly to the coffee grounds.
  • Fits 54mm Breville Portafilters: Designed to fit 54mm Breville Portafilters which are tapered (Suitable Breville/Sage models including the Barista Express, Pro, Touch, Bambino Plus, Infuser, and Duo-Temp Pro)
  • Unique Design: The Normcore coffee tamper is made of a 304 stainless steel base with Anodized Aluminum handle. Our coffee tamper is spring-loaded and does not require additional adjustments. It has an ergonomic handle with a comfortable grip that allows you to push ground coffee easily.
  • Consistent Pressure: The amount of pressure you apply is simply controlled by a spring inside the tamper itself. Moreover, it comes with 3 interchangeable springs to suit your preference. This is the perfect tamper for both aspiring home baristas and busy cafes.

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Normcore Spring-loaded Coffee Tamper 53.3mm V4

At Normcore, we believe that every shot of espresso should be smooth, velvety, and simply perfect. That is why we have developed the outstanding coffee Spring-loaded Tamper, this tamper was designed to be simple yet ergonomically designed to be used in the busiest of specialty coffee cafes and beautiful home coffee machine setups of home baristas.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Φ53.3 (+/- 0.05mm) stainless steel flat base
  • Anodized Aluminium ergonomic handle
  • Approximately 385 grams
  • Perfectly vertical tamps with each press
  • Replaceable base and springs

THE SET INCLUDES:

  • Coffee Tamper 53.3mm
  • Tamper Stand
  • 30lb Spring
  • 25lb Spring(Already installed )
  • 15lb Spring

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Coffee Tamper 58.5mm

Coffee Tamper 58.5mm

Repeatable Tamping

Our tests show that the grounds are fully compressed at 25lbs between different users.

We come with 15lb and 30lb springs interchangeable to suit your preference.

Protects Wrists

Avoiding RSI can be difficult being a Barista, using the Normcore Spring-loaded Coffee Tamper will help.

Anodized Aluminium Stand

Normcore tamper stands are the perfect housing for all 54mm tampers. Available in anodized aluminum. Always made with the same love of detail as all our tampers.

Coffee Tamper 58.5mm

Coffee Tamper 58.5mm

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The Handle

The handle of a tamper is fairly crucial as it is the part that you'll be handling. This Tamper has ergonomically shaped with a comfortable grip that allows you to push ground coffee easily.

53.3mm Diameter

Designed to fit 54mm Breville Portafilters which are tapered (Suitable Breville/Sage models including the Barista Express, Pro, Touch, Bambino Plus, Infuser, and Duo-Temp Pro)

Stainless Steel Base

Durable stainless steel for constant use and reliability. A flat-based tamper has a perfectly flat base, when you apply even pressure to them, they create a straight and even puck.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the weight, fit and spring quality of the espresso tamper. For example, they mention it's heavy and well made. They appreciate the adjustable springs that help with finding the pressure setting right for them. Customers are also impressed with the performance, ease of use, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on value.

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115 customers mention "Quality"115 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the coffee tamper. They mention that it is well-built, has good weight, and feels premium. The taming disk is finely machined stainless steel and the shaft is stainless steel with a brass sleeve. The springs look fairly standard and it comes apart well enough. Overall, customers say it is an outstanding product that provides a flawless tamped every time.

"...The feel of the tamp is very heavy, but not in an uncomfortable way. More sturdy...." Read more

"...The flair pro 2 comes with a decent tamper. It's not terrible. But it's not great either...." Read more

"...Beautiful, heavy, solid construction. The 25 lb spring that comes pre-installed works best for me and I don't see myself changing it...." Read more

"...of coffee grounds, resulting in a perfectly level and consistent tamp...." Read more

52 customers mention "Performance"52 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the espresso maker. They mention that it works well, functions as expected, and gets the job done correctly. Some say that the tamper works well with the dosing funnel in place. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this kitchen product.

"...The distributor works great and I have written a review of that too. This tamper has solved the problem I have...." Read more

"...It's a beautiful piece of equipment that delivers exceptional results every time...." Read more

"Works great! Greatly enhances my ability to create a consistent puck. Works right out of the box." Read more

"I bought this for my daughter. It works great!!!" Read more

50 customers mention "Ease of use"39 positive11 negative

Customers find the tamper easy to use. They say it's well-made, simple, and auto-levels. They also say the multiple springs make it easy to dial in and speed up workflow.

"...changed the springs yet, but they give instructions and it seems rather simple to do...." Read more

"...What I love about flair is that it is extremely manual in nature...." Read more

"...fits perfectly in my hand, providing a comfortable grip that makes tamping a breeze...." Read more

"...The tamper comes with 2 additional springs, but the instructions don't do a good job of explaining which spring has what tension, when you would..." Read more

36 customers mention "Efficiency"36 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the efficiency of the espresso tamper. They mention that it brings consistency to their shots, produces a level espresso puck, and is great for consistent and level taming. Some say that the tampered grounds are even and it helps produce a consistent shot every time.

"...It makes it SO easy to prep everything and have it consistent pretty much every time!..." Read more

"...The self leveling feature has produced a very consistent and level espresso puck...." Read more

"5 stars because of the flawless resolution to a problem, which isn't to common nowadays...." Read more

"...tool have made the quality of the espresso much better and more even." Read more

36 customers mention "Fit"33 positive3 negative

Customers like the fit of the tamper. They mention that it fits perfectly inside their 22 g VST basket, and the portafilters are nice and tight. The tamper is sturdy and heavy, and fits the filter head of La Pavoni well. The ergonomic handle fits perfectly in their hand, providing a comfortable grip. The size is perfect for their baskets and is easy to clean.

"...The ergonomic handle fits perfectly in my hand, providing a comfortable grip that makes tamping a breeze...." Read more

"...The diameter of the tamper fits perfectly in the 58mm portafilter that came with my Breville Dual Boiler...." Read more

"This is a really nice tamper quality of materials, feel, etc.… Fits perfectly into my La Marzocco precision basket...." Read more

"...I like the black color and it’s a decent size tamper. It is heavier than the profitec tamper that my machine came with." Read more

36 customers mention "Spring quality"30 positive6 negative

Customers like the spring quality of the kitchen tool. They appreciate that it comes with different resistance springs, tension springs and different weight springs. They also mention that the springs are adjustable and help with finding the pressure setting right for them. Some like that the tool is heavy-duty and that it has a guide to keep the tamp.

"...The tamper comes with 2 additional springs, but the instructions don't do a good job of explaining which spring has what tension, when you would..." Read more

"Feels solidly built and with an ergonomic handle. The spring eliminates the guessing." Read more

"...to that, definitely feels way nicer and heftier, with a satisfying spring action to it and far more comfortable grip...." Read more

"...The unit comes with 3 different springs (25lb comes installed which I have left as is) Works great with the dosing funnel in place and then remove..." Read more

23 customers mention "Weight"23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the weight of the bartender. They mention that it is well made, has a heavy spring, and is solid. Some say that the center of gravity is low and the puck is a dry solid mass.

"...The feel of the tamp is very heavy, but not in an uncomfortable way. More sturdy...." Read more

"...Beautiful, heavy, solid construction. The 25 lb spring that comes pre-installed works best for me and I don't see myself changing it...." Read more

"...It is heavier than the profitec tamper that my machine came with." Read more

"...totally in a different league compared to that, definitely feels way nicer and heftier, with a satisfying spring action to it and far more..." Read more

51 customers mention "Value"29 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the kitchen tamper. Some mention it's the best value for money, worth spending the money on, and well constructed. Others say that it'd be better off buying a new one.

"...This particular tamper is costly but well worth it, in my opinion because of how it's made and because it also had 2 springs, as well as a total of..." Read more

"Really hope normcore reaches out to make this right. This is unacceptable for the price of this product.Edit:..." Read more

"...It was one of the only self leveling tampers available and came at a price that was half of what some self leveling tampers are going for...." Read more

"...Every tamp is level and perfect. However, it is a bit pricey. Overall quite satisfied, though." Read more

Product came used with coffee grounds all over. Also didn’t have any of the extra springs
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Product came used with coffee grounds all over. Also didn’t have any of the extra springs
Really hope normcore reaches out to make this right. This is unacceptable for the price of this product.Edit:Reached out to normcore and they are sending me a new one. Glad they stand behind their brand. I emailed them late and night and they responded first thing in the morning. Very impressed with their customer service.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
Size: 58.5mmVerified Purchase
The spring loaded tamp really makes a difference in the consistency of your coffee. It makes it SO easy to prep everything and have it consistent pretty much every time! The feel of the tamp is very heavy, but not in an uncomfortable way. More sturdy. I personally haven't changed the springs yet, but they give instructions and it seems rather simple to do. I would definitely recommend this despite the price if you want to level up your espresso game!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
Size: 45.5mmVerified Purchase
So I recently made the decision to get into the hobby of home espresso and because I am a professional cook and apparently love to struggle. I decided on getting into the flair espresso ecosystem. What I love about flair is that it is extremely manual in nature. What that gives me is the ability to learn a new skill in the kitchen which I love but ultimately being so manual it gives me the most control over the end product which as a professional I find essential. Anyways, this isn't a flair review but all of this will help you understand why I feel the way I do about this tamper. So I have had the flair for a little over a month now, it's my first espresso machine ever and I have pulled roughly an entire bags worth of shots with it. In the month I have owned this, I feel like I have developed a consistent and efficient work flow, I feel like my form and understanding are to a point where I should be able to pull good shots but in reality, my shots couldn't be more inconsistent. It became very clear to me after a couple dozen shots that the only thing I'm inconsistent at is the tamp. The flair pro 2 comes with a decent tamper. It's not terrible. But it's not great either. It's kinda small and I think if you aren't already a pro at making espresso, you are going to struggle with it and I definitely do struggle with it. It didn't seem to matter what my grind setting would be, coarse or super fine, some of my shots would go through with little to no resistance and some I couldn't even get to pull at all. I found myself randomly trying different things, super hard tamps, super light tamps, wild swings on my grinder and it all felt just super random and I was just flailing in the dark. As a pro this was unacceptable for me. So I decided to address my tamping issue and get the normcore distributor and this spring tamper. The two things I struggle most with the flair tamper is getting level bed and getting a consistent tamp pressure. The distributor works great and I have written a review of that too. This tamper has solved the problem I have. Like 100% solved it and it did it instantly. I received the tamper about an hour ago and immediately pulled a shot with it. What I got was an 18g shot pulled in 25 seconds with zero channeling. I then made a small adjustment to my grinder and pulled a second shot. That 18g shot pulled in 34 seconds, no channeling and was basically perfect. I now feel like I have complete control over the flair and I couldn't be more excited. I'm already shopping for some specialty light roasts and other expensive beans as I am no longer worried about wasting a ton of beans trying to dial in shots. If you are a novice to espresso, a spring tamper is essential and normcore seems to make the most premium versions of these tools. If your story is similar to mine and you can't see consistent results, buy this now. It will instantly fix your issue.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024
Size: 58.5mmVerified Purchase
I have a very nice, heavy tamper that I've used for 19 years. Recently I got intrigued with the idea of a spring loaded tamper because I never had any idea what force I was using manually. This particular tamper is costly but well worth it, in my opinion because of how it's made and because it also had 2 springs, as well as a total of 3 inner springs to determine tamp pressure. Beautiful, heavy, solid construction. The 25 lb spring that comes pre-installed works best for me and I don't see myself changing it. The design with the leveling plate makes it all quite easy to press down enough. Some reviews complained about the lack of an audible "click" but that isn't necessary. With the leveling plate on top of the filter basket, you just press down the entire distance that you can push and that's it so no click needed.
What I've realized though all this is that I was never tamping hard enough with my manual tamper. In addition, when I would press it down hard the tamp would not be even, and one side would usually end up higher than the other, and this led to channeling.
It's important to properly prepare the puck. I measure bean weight and grind into the portafilter basket. I use a funnel collar and and WDT tool to distribute the grinds well and break up clumps. I then use a distribution tool, which smooths everything out before the final tamp. Then comes the tamping which I can now do with a consistent, level pressure. I have my grind fineness pretty dialed in at this point and haven't needed to change that up much. Since implementing the puck prep described above, every single time my coffee has turned out perfect. Before doing things this way and without my new tools (i.e. previously using only finger smoothing and tamping with a manual tamper) I had a lot of misses and wasn't usually happy with the espresso I got. I'll say it again....the quality of your shots depends on good, consistent prep of the puck. This tamper is a very necessary part of that prep, I now realize. I recommend this particular tamper very highly.
Last comment: You can get the same tamper with a circular ridged bottom. I can't see there would be much advantage to that, and the ridged bottom would definitely catch coffee in the ridged areas, making cleanup a bit more annoying. With this smooth tamper, all it requires is a quick wipe on the bottom (usually nothing there anyway) and then there is a nice little matching cup to set the tamper in.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
Size: 53.3mmVerified Purchase
The Normcore V4 Coffee Tamper has truly raised the bar for my home espresso game. The ergonomic handle fits perfectly in my hand, providing a comfortable grip that makes tamping a breeze.

The base ensures even distribution of coffee grounds, resulting in a perfectly level and consistent tamp. This consistency is key to achieving that coveted golden espresso extraction.

Cleaning and maintenance are a breeze with the Normcore V4. The stainless steel base is easy to wipe clean, and the tamper disassembles effortlessly for thorough cleaning when needed.

If you're serious about your espresso and want to take it to the next level, the Normcore V4 is a must-have tool. It's a beautiful piece of equipment that delivers exceptional results every time. Treat yourself and your espresso machine to this tamper, and you won't be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful piece of equipment that delivers exceptional results every time!
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
The Normcore V4 Coffee Tamper has truly raised the bar for my home espresso game. The ergonomic handle fits perfectly in my hand, providing a comfortable grip that makes tamping a breeze.

The base ensures even distribution of coffee grounds, resulting in a perfectly level and consistent tamp. This consistency is key to achieving that coveted golden espresso extraction.

Cleaning and maintenance are a breeze with the Normcore V4. The stainless steel base is easy to wipe clean, and the tamper disassembles effortlessly for thorough cleaning when needed.

If you're serious about your espresso and want to take it to the next level, the Normcore V4 is a must-have tool. It's a beautiful piece of equipment that delivers exceptional results every time. Treat yourself and your espresso machine to this tamper, and you won't be disappointed.
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juan
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on May 1, 2024
Size: 53.3mmVerified Purchase
Me permite comprimir el café de una manera perfecta, se ajusta muy bien a las canastas de ni breville bambino
torrys
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tool. Good Purchase
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2024
Size: 53.3mmVerified Purchase
recently purchased a Breville Bambino and i must say that the included tamper while it did work was severely lacking. The included tamper on the larger and more expensive Express and others is definitely better but this Normcore is a quality piece that puts them to shame. I wanted this model and i did waffle over some cheaper knockoffs but in the end I spent more and bought this V4. So glad i did. I just didn’t trust the build quality of cheaper tools and I’ve been disappointed before and said nope gonna get the tool I wanted. So glad i did. The tool itself works perfectly right out if box. The included tamper had quite a bit of room around the outside leaving crumbly bits around the edges. The V4 fit my 54 IMS basket perfectly and gave a easy clean tamp. You can see in my photos how much cleaner the V4 is and very little residual espresso grounds left. Didn’t want to spend the $$ but this was a worthwhile tool that should last a long time. If you have a substandard tamper this is a good solid choice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tool. Good Purchase
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2024
recently purchased a Breville Bambino and i must say that the included tamper while it did work was severely lacking. The included tamper on the larger and more expensive Express and others is definitely better but this Normcore is a quality piece that puts them to shame. I wanted this model and i did waffle over some cheaper knockoffs but in the end I spent more and bought this V4. So glad i did. I just didn’t trust the build quality of cheaper tools and I’ve been disappointed before and said nope gonna get the tool I wanted. So glad i did. The tool itself works perfectly right out if box. The included tamper had quite a bit of room around the outside leaving crumbly bits around the edges. The V4 fit my 54 IMS basket perfectly and gave a easy clean tamp. You can see in my photos how much cleaner the V4 is and very little residual espresso grounds left. Didn’t want to spend the $$ but this was a worthwhile tool that should last a long time. If you have a substandard tamper this is a good solid choice.
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Omar Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Me encanto
Reviewed in Mexico on September 5, 2022
Size: 58.5mmVerified Purchase
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Asim
5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but effective
Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on June 21, 2024
I was hesitant to get this accessory due to it's price, but I've to admit I wish i got it sooner

It eliminated the inconsistencies of my tamping, making troubleshooting your shots easier

It's heavy and well built too
Tony
5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool for espresso making
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2023
This is built like a tank and helps me achieve a level tamp each time, effortlessly. Yes, it’s more expensive than an inexpensive conventional tamper, but it’s worth the price difference based on product quality and how well and easily it performs the task at hand. It comes with three springs, each associated with a different level of pressure, however, I found that all that is needed is the smallest / lightest and job’s done without any fuss. Easy to disassemble and easy to clean. I would recommend.
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