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Pullman Coffee Tamper 58mm $75 Delivered ($67.50 with New Customer Code) @ Campos Coffee

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Pullman Coffee Tamper 58mm $75 Delivered ($67.50 with New Customer Code) @ Campos Coffee
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anguscox1 on 05/03/2021 - 10:25 camposcoffee.com (460 clicks)
Last edited 05/03/2021 - 12:24 by 2 other users
WELCOMECAMPOS10

I was looking into buying a tamper for my Gaggia classic.

Through doing research this tamper seemed okay and I found it on Campos for $75 shipped, if a first time customer you can use the code for an additional 10% off, WELCOMECAMPOS10 bringing it to $67.50.

The Campos site doesn't mention which pullman tamper it is but upon researching it, it seems like it is the Pullman Coffee Tamper, Nexus Jarrah Flat 58mm.

Alternative brewing has the same tamper for $119 not inc shipping (https://alternativebrewing.com.au/product/pullman-coffee-tam…).
Still sorta expensive but some may think it's a deal.

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  • frowny on 05/03/2021 - 10:29
    +19

    In before comments from the people speaking about how they wouldn't spend a dollar more than necessarily to stay alive without joy while they get hemorrhoids from their 30 cent chair from Big W

    • cynicalmike on 05/03/2021 - 10:59

      joy while they get hemorrhoids

      depends on how you use this "product".

  • dmorg78 on 05/03/2021 - 10:33
    +1

    Great price, awesome tamper. Got mine for Xmas and use it daily. Big step up from a basic one that comes with a machine.

    • jv on 05/03/2021 - 10:36
      +2

      Big step up from a basic one that comes with a machine.

      How is it better?

      • mongos on 05/03/2021 - 10:43
        +2

        It’s better at tamping

        • jv on 05/03/2021 - 10:44
          +2

          In what way?

        • anguscox1 on 05/03/2021 - 10:45
          +2

          The difference between trying to apply pressure with something that is plastic to something that is weighted and grippy.

          • WatchNerd on 05/03/2021 - 10:50
            +1

            @anguscox1: Is there a difference in the taste of the coffee?

            Not trying to be a smart arse, I'm new to this & want to know if I should buy one.

            • Trojan on 05/03/2021 - 10:58
              +2

              @WatchNerd: Depends if you are able to do a consistent and level tamp on your coffee every time with the included tamp.
              If the tamp is not level then the water just goes down the lower side and you won't get a rich, full tasting brew.

              This just makes it easier to obtain that consistent tamp.
              That said, I still use the tamp included with my Breville machine

              • user27 on 05/03/2021 - 11:47

                @Trojan: Do you have the BES800 or BES820 or something like that? the built in tamper is quite good and was wondering what these tampers would be like compared.

                • Trojan on 05/03/2021 - 13:10
                  +2

                  @user27: Mine is the BES920 and the included 58mm tamper is good enough for me (also like having the tamper stored in the machine rather than separately)

                  • user27 on 05/03/2021 - 14:50

                    @Trojan: Mine is the BES800 I think.. yeah its handy sitting under the hood like that

                  • MorriJ on 06/03/2021 - 13:52

                    @Trojan: Lol, it took me so long to realise where it lived. It was living on top for the first few months of it's life.

                • tanabe88gg on 05/03/2021 - 16:33

                  @user27: BES800 etc doesn't use a 58mm basket fyi

            • anguscox1 on 05/03/2021 - 10:59
              +3

              @WatchNerd: Good extraction relies on the water travelling through the coffee medium correctly. By compressing the coffee in a uniform manner it helps with even extraction.
              TLDR; the right compression = the right exposure.

            • azm on 05/03/2021 - 11:00
              +1

              @WatchNerd: You must get tamper as a minimum and ideally some filter baskets, a digital scale (Jewelllary scale) from ebay.

          • bargaino on 05/03/2021 - 10:57
            +2

            @anguscox1: The weight is irrelevant as almost all of the tamping force comes from your own body. Plastic would function just as well, but be ugly, and we know how important looks are when it comes to home coffee machinery.

            A nice large handle does make it easier to use, but I'm interested in mmmmmmm94's recommendation below. That sounds better.

      • pichxlonco on 05/03/2021 - 10:46
        +3

        Honest question! I'm not saying it's overpriced, I'm starting to learn about coffee culture and just want to understand as well what makes it be worth $75, as opposed to, let's say, $15. Is it made from a specific material? Does it have an antibacterial coating? Does it have Google Assistant integration (j.k.)?

        • wadedgr8 on 05/03/2021 - 10:48

          Lol, I think it's auto tamping

        • beatsntoons on 05/03/2021 - 10:50
          +1

          It makes absolutely no difference except in your head.
          Not saying there’s anything wrong with buying it, in fact I might do it to match my kitchen decor (yep!) but it will have no impact on the final product and taste.

          • pichxlonco on 05/03/2021 - 11:18

            @beatsntoons: thanks! i guess you are right. I mean, sometimes you don't buy things exactly for hw they perform, but for how they look or how they make you feel. Like paying more than a cheap souvenir costs, but it will remind you of that nice trip you had (personal experience, i would sometimes not buy a souvenir from someone because i knew the price was 3 dollars, and they were scamming me and charging me 4, and then i would get back home and be mad about not paying that extra $1 and having that nice souvenir i liked)

        • bargaino on 05/03/2021 - 10:56
          +2

          As I'm sure you are aware, it is psychology.
          A $100 bottle of Champagne tastes better than a $50 bottle - until you cover the labels and do a double-blind test.

          Nobody wants to buy a $15 tamper. Even on Aliexpress, a nice one is over $20:

          e.g. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001031097679.html

          • sanrs on 05/03/2021 - 17:35

            @bargaino: the aliexpress one should have a comparable result. as long as the thing is designed and made easy to grip and apply pressure with some durability. there will be unlikely much difference.

        • simulacrum on 05/03/2021 - 12:12
          +4

          A quality tamper functionality wise should feel ergonomically nice, be made of long lasting materials and the business end be precision machined to fit the basket with minimal gap. you can get all of that in a chinese tamper for like a third to half of this price (though still more than the cheapest tampers or the crappy plastic ones that come with the machine). I think most of the extra price of pullman tampers comes from being manufactured in Australia and being a well known brand.

  • mmmmmmm94 on 05/03/2021 - 10:56
    +5

    Cant recommend a normal tamper again after switching to a palm tamper + distributor. Super cheap, spreads the grind perfectly even, then tamps them to a set depth (proxy for pressure) every time.

    (something like this https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/58mm-Smart-Ground-Coffee-distrib…)

  • iamherenow on 05/03/2021 - 11:02
    +3

    I have been using an AliExpress one that looks similar for over 10 years. Has been perfect. It didn't cost anywhere near that! Maybe this is a bargain for the brand, but it's not a bargain for a tamper.

  • bargaino on 05/03/2021 - 11:08

    My Breville tamper has a boundary between shiny and black, so I can eyeball it to be sure it is level in the head.

    This one would appear to be a bit more tricky to get dead-level. Or does any slope get corrected when you twist the head into the machine?

  • Manny Calavera on 05/03/2021 - 11:14

    I bet this is nice and heavy.

  • Public21 on 05/03/2021 - 11:29
    +3

    I’ve had one of these for years and find it very good. Mine was custom made to fit my basket (58.4mm) with very little gap. This means it tamps right to the edge.

    • The material is 316 stainless - not sure the cheapies are the same.
    • The weight helps with getting a level tamp - just drop this on the grounds and make sure you have it level before pushing it down.
    • The rings around the edge do three things.
      • The first is it helps judge the depth of your tamp for consistency.
      • 2nd it helps make sure you are keeping it level in the basket
      • 3rd it helps break the vacuum so you don’t suck the grounds out when removing it.
        (I guess that’s not an issue if your tamper isn’t a snug fit.)

    It’s a good Australian product with a world reputation.

    Is it going to make your coffee twice as good? No, but it depends how demanding you are. Very few coffee shops come up to my standard so I guess I’m a snob.

    • beatsntoons on 05/03/2021 - 11:46
      +3

      definitely a useful product if you're anal about these things (heck I am too :))

      • dynamike on 05/03/2021 - 11:51
        +1

        You know you're not supposed to sit on these?

  • LuckyDrew on 05/03/2021 - 11:35

    Anyone got a hot tip on a 53mm tamper suitable for the Breville Barista Express?

    • Manny Calavera on 05/03/2021 - 12:10

      Yeah, get a real machine that uses 58s ;)

      • LuckyDrew on 05/03/2021 - 12:11

        Can I borrow $1000?
        Nah - my Barista Express from the Breville outlet shop for $400 does just fine.

    • simulacrum on 05/03/2021 - 12:19

      I'd just search for "53mm tamper" on ebay or ali express and pick one you like from a seller with good reviews.

    • Cyb3rGlitch on 05/03/2021 - 13:57
      +2

      The MATOW branded 53mm tamp on Amazon is a good choice.

      • LuckyDrew on 05/03/2021 - 15:25

        Have you tried the palm one?

    • impulse on 05/03/2021 - 18:27
      +1

      I got this one for myself for Christmas, am enjoying it and it thankfully doesn't break the bank:

      https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B0838GJYCL/ref=ppx_yo_d…

      Edit: Realised someone already mentioned it above.

      • LuckyDrew on 05/03/2021 - 18:50
        +1

        Rad I was looking at this on Amazon today.

  • dynaflow on 05/03/2021 - 14:22
    +1

    $75RRP for a coffee tamper? Oh come on.People have waaaaaaay too much money.

  • chiuy on 05/03/2021 - 16:33
    +1

    Used a few steel + wood tampers from ebay.
    They're about $20 and work fine.

  • doogiechap on 06/03/2021 - 01:14

    A good friend gifted me a Motta 58mm Tamper. After 20 years of using substandard plastic/ uncomfortable cast alloy tampers, this thing is an absolute joy. I didn't realise how nice it feels to apply a reliable consistent tamp for my morning espressos. Sounds ridiculous until you use one..
    Money well spent :-D (or not in my case ;-p)

  • xmail on 06/03/2021 - 21:24
    +1

    I don't see why you'd spend a dollar more than you'd need to just to have a bit of joy. Perfectly happy with my plastic tamper and Big W chair. Unrelated, but does anyone have coupons for a budget haemorrhoid doctor?

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