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Pullman Coffee Tamper 58mm (Jarrah) $67.50 Delivered @ Campos

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Was helping a friend look for a coffee tamper and came across this Pullman one from the Campos site. Looks to be the Nexus model and have confirmed that it is Jarrah wood for the handle. It is $75 with free shipping and using the WELCOMECAMPOS10 for first time orders gets it a further 10% off taking it to $67.50.

The next cheapest one I could find was $129 inc shipping.

I've owned my current Pullman tamper in the early days of the company and have been very pleased with it even to this date.

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  • Bought one, thanks!

  • +3

    What is the advantage to something like this? I just use the plastic one that comes with my coffee machine.

    • +4

      Benefit of having a perfectly flat surface to aid in tamping. Beyond that compared to plastic one, better ergonomics and bling.

    • +1

      Even Weight and pressure used to tamp the coffee resulting in a better coffee.

      It looks great as well.

      They use the heavy metal ones in cafes for a reason

      • +21

        I don't think in a blind test you would ever pick the difference up, especially with all the other variables that are going on.

        that said it's a great price, i'm tempted to buy even though i don't have the correct portafilter on my current machine, looking to upgrade machine.

        • +2

          Could you elaborate?

          I'm using my stock sunbeam one, and have struggled to justify the price.

          • +7

            @muckingfuppet: It is certainly worth upgrading from the included plastic one, but you don't necessarily need to upgrade to the precision machined Pullman. You can buy a nice set depth stainless one on ebay for a fraction of the price, and use the leftover money to upgrade your portafilter basket to a VST. If you're planning to upgrade your setup in the near future put money away for a better grinder first.. after freshness of beans the quality of your grinder will make the greatest difference to your extraction.

          • +2

            @muckingfuppet: Save your money and put it in a fund to upgrade your coffee machine and/or grinder when the time comes.

          • +1

            @muckingfuppet: Hmmm. These are helpful pieces of advice.

            I have no intention of upgrading my machine/grinder in the near future (was a birthday present 2 years ago). I'd happily spend a little bit here and there to improve my coffee.

            I'm running a Sunbeam Em7100 and an EM0480. I think in like 5 years or more, I will consider something like a Smart Breville Grinder.

            I've heard much about the VST baskets, and have been tempted to buy a naked portafilter (which costs as much as my grinder…), but struggled to part with the money, when I'm quite happy with the coffee I've been drinking every morning.

            Have a birthday coming up, so may consider getting the basket and a stainless tamper.

            • +1

              @muckingfuppet:

              I'm quite happy with the coffee I've been drinking every morning.

              That's the main thing! And, as I said fresh beans prob make more of a difference than any piece of equipment. Espresso has a way of starting out a s away to get your morning coffee and turning into a massive rabbithole of a hobby.. so be warned, upgradeitis will likely catch up to you one day! lol

              when you first get the VST you'll likely pull some rubbish shots at the start.. it takes a little tinkering with dose/grind to get yourprocess dialed in. Once you do you'll find you're getting shots you're happy with more consistently, though it seems to take even less of a stuff up to throw the shot off completely with the VST.

          • +3

            @muckingfuppet: Yeah the stock Sunbeam one (plastic handle, metal base) might not be as weighty but not like I'm very consistent with my own pressure anyway, and seems to do the "polishing" part well enough, so luckily not being a coffee snob I'd rather spend the money on many kilos of coffee instead.

          • +1

            @muckingfuppet: I think for your sunbeam one you dont need to splurge on a pullman tamper. Just get a generic one from Amazon for $25 and it will do a much better job tamping than your sunbeam plastic one. You will see the difference. Pullman is mostly for people with Prosumer machines.

        • well that depends, if you got a decent barista to make two coffees with either tamper I'm sure they could get a comparable result, but the tamp is one of the most critical factors in home coffee brewing IMO (after the machine of course, but that's not so easily changed) and a good tool will help you quite a bit.

          I went from a dinky included tamper to a nice and heavy flat one and it made quite a dramatic difference, not just in the quality out the other end but how much easier it was to do it consistently.

          • @diamondd: So you reckon you can taste the difference while drinking it blindfolded? I'm looking to upgrade from a plastic one.

            • +5

              @XanderYuan: Most likely confirmation bias to justify the expenditure. Sincerely doubt you can tell in a blind taste test.

        • I should elaborate. a decent tamper will help you more with consistency and to nail the puck correctly.
          You can do it with a plastic tamper but just takes more practice, time and effort.

          The most important thing of the tamper is clearance around the edge of the portafilter.
          Get one too small and you get channeling on the edge.

      • cafes use puqpresses now. the days of manual tampering are long gone…

        • hardly long gone..

        • Electronic tamper is more for OHS reasons in a professional environment rather than better tampering results I believe.

          • +1

            @truetypezk: it achieves both and probably does a better job than a human tamp.

            • +1

              @plentifoo: Its all, easier fine tuning, more consistent tamps (duh) and less strain on wrists.

    • +2

      I found the plastic one with my Breville too flimsy. That said, $67 for this compared to $24 for the stainless steel one I nabbed off eBay…

      • aussie manufactured/support aussie businesses premium. Aussie jarrahwood and these are modular in the sense you can add spacers and change the handles around for the perfect ergonomics/look.

      • +1

        Any chance you could send a link of the one (or similar) to what you bought?

      • My Breville one was metal… didn't know the had plastic. ..

    • +6

      First thing you do when you buy an espresso machine is to throw the crappy plastic tamper out and Buy a proper one.

      • +4

        But see I havent had any problems with mine, my coffee tastes great and it has a scoop on the other end.
        Do you think you could tell the difference in the same cup of coffee with this tamper vs a plastic one?

        • +4

          "Do you think you could tell the difference in the same cup of coffee with this tamper vs a plastic one?”

          No way.

        • +7

          Espresso is a funny process with lots and lots of variables. Sometimes you nail the shot perfectly, with exactly the right flow rate and balance of taste and flavour you want in the cup, then the next shot is frustratingly faster and you notice more acidity or bitterness or less body than you'd ideally like in the cup. Tiny adjustments in preparation seem to make a huge difference to extraction. whether its half step adjustment in grind setting or a couple of more grams of grounds, or slightly better ground distribution in the puck. So anything you do that improves consistency of puck preparation will help you get more consistent results fromshot to shot.. which is what most of us are really trying to achieve. I don't think you necessarily need to fork out for the pullman but you can get a more consistent pressure from something that fits your portafilter basket more tightly and is flat all the way accross.

          Having said all that, there are many, many other things I'd make sure I was doing that will make a much bigger difference to quality/consistency than changing tampers. Are you using beans that were roasted within a month of consumption? Is your grinder capable of producing very consistent, fluffy grounds with minimal clumping? Are you using scales to make sure you're putting in the same amount of grounds each time and pulling the same amount of coffee each time (within half a gram)? Are you timing your shot to check that the flow rate isn't varying from shot to shot as the beans degas over time? Are you using a naked portafilter to spot any channeling and get feedback on your puck prep? Are you using a good portafilter basket like VST that are machined to have very tight tolerances in hole diameter etc etc

          If you're not doing any of those and you're not seeing the differences from shot to shot (which definitely are there) then you probably won't be able to tell the difference when you upgrade the tamper. And, to be fair, with milk drinks the differences are harder to spot than with espresso shots. Though having said all that a nice, heavy, stainless steel tamper is more pleasant to use.. I'd probably just go for a cheaper one off ebay.

        • Broadly speaking good coffee extraction involves a good puck preparation. Its very hard to get a good puck settlement using a plastic tamper as it will be lightweight and flimsy. A good tamper should be a bit heavy and should have nice handle. A tamper helps in even distribution of the grounds as uneven surfaces leads to channelling.

          Do you think you could tell the difference in the same cup of coffee with this tamper vs a plastic one?

          You can tell if the coffee is properly extracted or not. A good tamper definitely helps to distribute and pack the grounds in the portafiler for even extraction.

          • @carlJack: Yeah okay, I find that if I press harder with my current tamp it gets too pressurised when I extract. A few times (at the beginning), the coffee would almost burst out when I twisted the handle thing out. So I've never pressed much anyway

            • @JoKing: You are grinding it too fine. Grind it a bit courser. measure the ground if possible. Aim for 18gm in 36 gms out in 25 to 30 secs.

              • @carlJack: I have been buying ground coffee.
                How do even tell that?
                What are those numbers?

                Sorry, I am a coffee noob :/

                • @JoKing: Most of the pre-ground coffee you can find in Coles and Woolies are not ground for espresso. They are mostly ground for filter coffee.
                  There is no one-size fits all grind size for coffee. Its different for different machines. In Expensive machines you can grind really fine and get a really good extraction. In cheaper coffee machines you cannot go really fine, it will clog up the filter baskets. I think you better of getting a coffee grinder. Even a cheap coffee grinder is anyday better than pre-ground coffee. Cheap hand grinder from ebay is best option. Or else if you are buying coffee from local coffee roaster then you can ask them to grind it for you.

              • @carlJack: If pre-ground coffee is being used then it could be that the machine is not producing sufficient pressure. I'd agree that loose tamping is not the best solution.

                • @g1: Yes most of the pre ground coffee are ground for filter. They are courser. Joking's ground coffee may be ground for espresso and it could be really fine for his machine. Another possibility is that the machine's 3 way valve could be faulty. He may just need to wait a bit longer for pressure to subside. Some cheaper machines doesnt come with 3 way valve.

                • @g1: So I should try tamping it tighter? I find that when I do that, it does kind of burst out which is why I have been doing it looser. I have a DeLonghi Dedica, not sure if that helps.

                  I don't buy the stuff from Coles, I found a coffee roaster from Melbourne (that I buy online) that I like.
                  But I may look at some grinders, see if there is such a big difference.

            • @JoKing: Another reason I could think off for your explosion problem is the lack of 3 way valve. There is still pressure in your portafilter after you pull your shot. You need to wait for few seconds for pressure to subside before you remove portafilter. Some of the coffee machines have 3 way valve to tackle this problem.

              • @carlJack: Yeah okay,
                So try tamping it tighter but wait a few seconds before I take it out?

                • @JoKing: yes.. tamp properly. Check the flow, if its too restrictive and the shot is too bitter then grind should be courser. Wait for 20sec or so before removing the portafilter.

        • +1

          What's the scoop for?
          Yes, for scooping pre-ground coffee.
          If you're using pre-ground coffee, you're doing it wrong.
          Which is why your plastic thing is not well-regarded.

          • @sheikyerbouti: Yes I do use pre-ground stuff. I still get nicer cafe coffee but yes I dont have a grinder or anything.
            I'm sure getting beans would make more of a difference, but that is another expense down the line.

            Are there easy ways to determine how fine to grind it?

            I'm only new to the coffee game, so getting ground coffee was an easy start.

            • @JoKing: Why not do a basic barista course? They are fairly cheap, and you learn a lot. Plus its a great experience.

              • @g1: Yeah thats not a bad idea, actually never thought of that.
                Thanks for the suggestion.

      • +1

        Buy once buy right, If you have a 58mm portafilter get the Asso Coffee The Jack Coffee Leveler and you wont need a tamper or a coffee distributor ever again.

        Look up Whole Latte Love video's for comparison.

        • Those are really nice. But out of my budget.

    • +1

      There is a fair bit that goes in to making an espresso. Yes, you don't have to know a lot of it to make a coffee. Yes, you need to do a lot to make a really good coffee.

      For grinder: You need to get the right amount of ground coffee into the basket. You need to get the grind to be the right size. You need the grind to be as uniform as possible.
      For basket and tamper: You need to tamp so the grind is well compressed/packed. You need to make sure there is as little 'lip' on the side of the basket as possible. You need to make sure that the surface of the coffee has no deformities. There should not be much fine 'dust' left on top. There is more…
      For machine: You need a machine that will maintain appropriate temperature. You need the right amount of water pressure. The pressure should be consistent. There is more…

      So the advantage is that a precision tamper like this, with a good weight behind it, will translate into a better coffee if you have good coffee making skills. Especially, with the extra weight of the tamper and with the tamper filling out more of the basket. If your coffee does taste different or not based on a tamper upgrade from a plastic tamper to a precision tamper would depend on your coffee making skills. If you can taste the difference or not is all up to your taste buds.

    • -4

      There is absolutely no advantage. Only expense.

    • I have a convex surface on my Pullman to match the shape of the shower screen exactly. So you got to pick the shape of the surface to match the shape of the shower screen. You can have it machines to match your basket exactly too.

  • This is a very good price!

    Too bad I need a 57.35mm :(

    • +3
      • Haha not sure if I trust myself to do that

        • +1

          You also have the option to send the Pullman Tamp off to get a custom 22g VST basket machined perfectly, but this comes at extra cost :P

  • It's a good price, however I got a 58.5mm Nexus pro - the extra 1/2mm fits the portafilter perfectly so no grounds are left on the sides

  • +1

    Does this work for Breville Barista Express

    • +1

      Nope, Barista express is 54mm

  • +2

    $67.50 seems ok for local stock. But I recently got one off Ali express for $30 and was pleasantly surprised! Solid and heavy, looks almost identical to this without the branding. Can choose more specific sizes too, I got a 58.35mm.

    • +4

      You are comparing Pullman Tamper with generic ones. These are very well known among coffee enthusiasts. These usually go far more than $100. This is a good price for a pullman tamper.

      • +3

        Fair enough, hadn't heard of the brand before. Just trying to offer a different option for anyone looking for a temper, and didn't want to spend twice the price.

      • +5

        negging poor dude for suggesting a cheaper replacement of a pretty simplistic tool, after all?

        I have to say, the level of snobism amongst coffee fanatics beats everything I've seen hands down…

        • That comment is like saying you can buy a Toyota Corolla instead of Mercedes A class. Its a throw away comment.

          • +2

            @g1: Yeah sorry, was just trying to help out. Not everyone may want a Mercedes A class, can afford it or even need it. Greatly depends on your coffee budget. If you have a cheaper machine then I doubt you want, or have the money for an expensive tamper like this. For those people that do have a more expensive machine/bigger budget for coffee then yeah this is probably a good deal for them. Just trying to offer a different option.

        • I didnt neg anyone. I was only pointing out that its not a fair comaparision. if you care to read my comment properly you would know that.

    • +1

      Looks can be deceiving.. They are made from 304 and 316 grade stainless steel. Do you know what grade steel your AE tamper is made from?

      Pullman tampers are also available in specific sizes, depending on the size of your basket, and can be custom made if you send them your basket.

      • It's 304 stainless steel. They didn't do size to order but do offer a few standard sizes. Is it still $67.50? if sending basket to get sized? If so that is pretty good.

  • -1

    Do it once, do it properly :)

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-5-21kg-compocast-sledge-…

    Warning: Handle may not fit in machine after tamping coffee using this tool.

  • +1

    Bought one of these 58.5mm tampers for my e61. Fits really nicely without suction when tamping. Would recommend for those on a budget! https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/58-5mm-Tamper-Mech-Precision-Cof…

    • Looks pretty good. What were you using before that? Have you ever measured with calipers?

      I'm a little bit dubious with some tampers marketed as 58.5mm, as I wonder if quality control on the cheaper products would be precise to half a mm.

      • Was using a 58.35mm that I bought from aliexpress prior and this one fits way better for the 20g VST that I use. Dont have calipers

        • I'm also using a VST basket and a pretty good quality 58mm distributor and tamper but there's still bits of coffee on the edges. I think this 58.5 should do the job nicely.

    • Thanks, bought one of these :) 58.5mm is perfect.

  • wowser…

    Go to bunnings / online and find a flat door handle for around $5.

  • This will work $18.99 Free Ship Ebay

    • not hipster enough

  • -1

    wow, I didn't know these cost that much. I just took one from work….

    • +1

      Nah it's not the product. It's the material.

      Jarrah is a very hard wood, mostly from South Western Australia.

      Its prized for its rich chocolate and reddish tinges.

      It's a complete waste of time for a coffee tamper

      • +2

        It's also the name. Pullman carries a premium.

      • For some reason I don't think the Jarrah material accounts for the $67 cost:

        https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/223997639399

        It's about $1 worth of wood. The stainless steel would make up far more of the cost. And there are far cheaper ones that are solid stainless steel.

      • +4

        Nah in this case its the brand name. Pullman tampers all cost a lot even Aus Oak and aluminium handled ones can go for north of $150. A tiny block of jarrah for turning handles wouldn't cost much to me or you as offcuts, if you were buying large amounts to cut up and turn it would cost even less. It's marketted as a locally manufactured, precision machined tamper that will fit your portafilter basket perfectly. At those luxury prices it makes sense to include a couple of slightly higher priced hardwoods as handle options, though as I said in the stores whether its anodised aluminium, african zebrawood, spalted chestnut or good old redgum, the tampers al seem to go for around the same price (eg https://www.coffeeparts.com.au/brands/pullman#q=&idx=online_…)

        • +1

          See I can understand burl wood going for those prices, I have a Jarrah burl bowl that was quite expensive but again its larger and hand turned.

          I guess its marketing and the precision for the tamper surface?

          Ridiculous none the less.

  • +7

    I have no practical use for this, but I’m still gonna buy one and make a short film where a barista beats an unruly customer to death with it.

    It’ll be called: Tamper Tantrum.

  • +1

    That's hell of a tamper at this price

  • I got a 49mm for $23 from Amazon. works well. Doesn't look to be available at the moment though. Was the right size for my Delonghi Dedica
    https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07CK9RFD2

  • +6

    Can recommend. Been using one for 5 years. The difference between a solid steel ltamper and a plastic or hollow steel one is night and day.

    Will it make a difference to your coffee? probably not.

    But it feels good to use.

    The levelling lines are great for getting your tamp flat.

    It's a legit artisanal craft product made on a small scale by some dude.

    I paid $99 back in the day. Dont regret it.

  • Bought a generic one off ebay which has been great. Can't fault it for the $25 I paid

  • -4

    For this price, better to get the below which actually has a spring to give the perfect tamp pressure:

    https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B01MTJ9224/ref=ppx_yo_d…

    I worked at a coffee shop and confirm they used the spring-loaded ones like above. Much more consistent pressure resulting in better espresso.

    • +1

      I got even cheaper spring tamper a year ago and going strong daily pusher. $28

      https://www.amazon.com.au/Omgogo-Calibrated-Tamper-Pressure-…

    • +3

      Great next time a deal comes up for a car, clothes or any other goods I'll be sure to link something which functionally does something similar but is cheaper.

      • Haha all good, I wouldn't classify this as a fashion or status item, but that's just me. Just giving people options, that might be deterred by the higher cost. Horses for courses.

        • All good to link cheaper products - but missing the point about different products and chucking a neg leads to sarcastic comments 👨🏻‍🦯

    • Apples and Oranges

  • +1

    How can $67.50 to flatten coffee over such a small surface area be justified?

    You won't tell the difference.

    I've had two coffee machines, each which came with their own tamper. One of them a plastic, probably 3mm thick surface which pressed on the coffee and a heavy, thick metal one which came with my latest breville machine. While I prefer using the heavier one, honestly there isn't a difference.

    Waste of money spending this amount on a tamper.

    • Ya its bizarre. For a bargain website we sure do go off-track on some things.

      I think the tamper that came with my espresso machine is perfectly fine, I found the roast and grind size much more important than a fancy tamper.

  • Where is this made?
    I cannot find..

    • +2

      Australian owned and made

      • cheers!

  • Nice price, but I need 58.5mm (or 58.4mm) for my baskets so will have to pass on this one!

    Have been considering a distribution tool that doubles as a tamper on the other side, but haven't popped for that yet.

  • +3

    For everyone bashing why they can't justify the price, just remember Pullman tampers are not designed to be functionally better than a well made yum cha tamper.
    They're a premium brand and for those that are familiar with the brand will recognise this price is low for what they usually go for.

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