Best Espresso Tampers! (51mm 54mm & 58mm)
Vložit
- čas přidán 25. 10. 2023
- Transparent Ikape Tamper: geni.us/iLWk4Q
Normcore V4 Tamper: geni.us/N2Z2
Palm Tamper: geni.us/hLwubGd
Instagram: / lifestylelab_
(As an Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)
Espresso tampers are by far the item that you interact with and need to trust the most in your home espresso routine. Whether you're using a Breville at 54mm, a Gaggia Classic Pro at 58mm, or other brands that use 51mm, having the right tamper can drastically improve your workflow and in some cases quality of espresso shot. In today's video, I show you two of my favourite espresso tampers from Ikape and Normcore, and explain why I think they're currently the best espresso tampers on the market.
#coffee #espresso #barista
Try our coffee! geni.us/4AAmhpj
Instagram: / lifestylelab_
Support the channel! www.lifestylelab.ca/support-us/
Read the article: lifestylelab.ca/best-espresso...
Filming Setup
Camera: geni.us/Hufs
Microphone: geni.us/Vvr3Dyp
Key light: geni.us/TBDpR4
Softbox: geni.us/4hZgboX
Light Stand: geni.us/wG7z
Backlights: geni.us/spg5S
Slider: geni.us/Fp5KU5
Tripod: geni.us/fDiXW
Fluid Head: geni.us/kFst
Hard Drives: geni.us/JObh1
Wild Camera: geni.us/y5Og
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE:
Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
Transparent Ikape Tamper: geni.us/iLWk4Q
Normcore V4 Tamper: geni.us/N2Z2
Palm Tamper: geni.us/hLwubGd
Instagram: instagram.com/lifestylelab_/
(As an Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)
Just the video I’ve been looking for! Thanks for always being so informative!
Thanks for tuning in!
Always look forward to your videos! Thanks
Thanks for the review. Another great video!
That Normcore tamper is something that's on my wish list for this year. Nice vid! Always appreciate the content you make. Cheers!
Cheers Tom!
Great insight, always appreciate the content you make! Would love the Advent Calander.
The Happy Tamper is a self-leveling palm tamper that doesn’t need adjusting for depth. It has dual springs, one for depth, one for pressure. So you press against light resistance from the first spring to the puck, then more firmly against the second spring to tamp. It’s the easiest and most natural one and peak tamper design in my opinion. And the tamp spring is even adjustable to give different tamping pressure. I believe different tamp plate sizes are available as well
Thanks - recently found you and subscribed, enjoying all your videos
Quick and easy video to get started on tampers! :)
Great tamper review, thank you!
Great video. Keep up the good work!
Great video, I like how you go back to basic tools, I started with Brerville BBE and moved up to Pro for more steam power and there are so many accessories now for Breville 54mm :)
Ikape sent me one of these tampers, and I just love it. So easy to use, well made and beautiful looking.
That calendar looks awesome!
Thank you ! Your videos are very helpful. I am new to owning an Espresso machine and am really loving it !
Welcome to the club! Congrats on the new machine :)
Thank you! @@LifestyleLab_
up to the point video, thanks!
I really appreciate your teachings, starting in this fascinating world of coffee, but absorbing knowledge like a sponge. I live in Colombia, land of coffee
coffee Advent Calendars looks cool. Love the video.
I got my Breville barista machine 2 weeks ago and m def going to get one of these tampers, I notice the edges of my basket all the time now after seeing all these types of videos, thanks.
Great video, I have the Normcore and love it
Gfeat video! Will definitely be grabbing the normcore
Nice! You’ll really enjoy it 👍
New subscriber. Thanks for the video. I enjoy your work. I have the normcore and love it, but have to buy a new one since I switched machines from a BBE to a PP600. Thanks for the videos!
Love the advent calendar!
I've been using the Normcore for a year. No regrets. I love it.
I use this Normcore tamper for almost 2 years and I love it!
Great insight, as always! Would love the Advent Calander.
Good luck sir!
Coffee Advent Calendar would be awesome. I already shared the Instagram post in my story and commented!
Great video. Thanks
love it! just gotthe nomcore!
Enjoy!
Great video!
Subscribed! Thanks!
I need to try that coffee calendar!!!!
Yes you do!
Nice initiative!
Great video! I have a palm tamper and I'm experiencing a little of what you had mentioned so might transition over to normcore.
I think you’ll be glad you made the switch :) same ease of use, better result
Love my Normcore tamper!
Normcore tamper is also on my wish list - for now starting with the factory tamper by rocket coming with my new Appartamento TCA 🙌
🎉🎉🎉 thanks for sharing. I have a palm tamper. Might need to switch to normcore.
I think you’ll be happy with the workflow and performance upgrade :)
Keep up the great work - Go Canada!
🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦🍁
Second to none - You make the best espresso related videos out there. Thank you @LifestyleLab_
Thanks for watching! Appreciate it
Thank you for the video. I've been wondering whether the tamper base makes any noticeable difference. I think convex bases were pretty common ~10 years ago, but now, I mainly see flat and rippled bases.
Another question: do you recommend making espresso with these advent calendar coffees? I feel like the doses are so small that you basically have to dial them in on the first try. If that wasn't so difficult, I would love to get one.
I like the normcore quite a lot, and it looks spiffy too! It's cool they have a 51mm size for the Flair pro
looking forward to more great content
I use the normcore Tamper everyday. I love it so much, because it cancels a lot of possibilities for human error. I drink one maybe two espressos per day, so these gotta be great. That tamper helps me very much in repeatability.
Good luck for everyone for the giveaway!
I'm a big fan of the Nomcore v4 (bought it twice, once in 54mm and once in 58mm). I find twisting the handle as you move up prevents any suction effect which gives you a clean base every time.
Two additions:
1. There is a new version of the Normcore tamper with a titanium coated base. From my own experience I can say that the sticking problem is much less pronounced.
2. I also use the twisting method but not on the way up. I usually tamp down a second time until I feel the slightest resitence, then twist and release again. Works perfectly.
❤❤❤ I hope I can get the advent calendar and tamper for my sage.
The Normcore 54mm's been great so far!
That is so cool. Where can you get one of those advent calendars.
one observation I will make between these two is that the normcore's business end is a bit lower profile than the ikape, which is better for avoiding disturbing the grounds too too much before the base makes contact with the portafilter rim. I can tell you rigth now my Barista express basket is filled to the brim with eh fluffed up ground coffee before it gets tamped, so the less faffing about I gotta do before the rim makes contact, the better
Great Video. Awesome giveaway! 🔥
Great considerations. Just got a Barista Express and think a new tamper is the next upgrade.
As you saw from the edge tamping demo with the stock tamper, I HIGHLY recommend it. Congrats on the new machine!
I ordered the IKAPE Transparent tamper earlier in the day before seeing this video. I have until now been using a palm one like the one you showed but there's nothing to tell you how much pressure you pushing down and that got me thinking what if I've only been applying 10lb pressure, I'm looking forward to finding out.
Great video! I have been intrigued by 19 grams since you talked it about it last year. have you tried both coffee and espresso versions? If so, which would you recommend? Thinking about ordering one of those sets.
I get the filter version and it’s great!
I think I’d just struggle to dial in and then enjoy for espresso with smaller doses
I have the normcore. it's been nice to use
Great video! I made the mistake of buying an intermediate tamper and it doesn't fit exactly, leading to the aformentioned channeling issues
I didn't win the advent calendar, but I did purchase one (so I guess I am still winning). I am utilizing a Rancilio Silvia Pro X to pull shots, do you have a recommended temperature for the calendar roasts?
Me 😂 got the Normcore and quite happy!
Still rocking the breville tamper after 6yrs!
I always love watching your videos! I know I'll get the best input and quality advice!
Would love to win this advent spro!
Thanks Tannah, good luck!!
I have the Normcore and the heaviest spring is very hard to compress completely - I highly doubt it's only 30lbs.
CZcamsr Our Coffee Shelter did a Short where he used the different springs on a scale and the lightest spring (supposedly 15lbs) showed around 10kg - approx 22lbs. Isn't that more than enough tamping pressure?
How is the lull back with these tampers? Do they create suction?
The Ikape looks so sick. I would love to see more transparent coffee gear.
I've always been curious about coffee advent calendars. For those who have experienced them, were the sample sizes sufficient for you to properly dial in the coffee?
I use the Normcore for almost a year. Works great
Advent coffee! I love it!
‘Tis (almost) the season! 🎄
Dope! THinking of picking up the transparent tamper. Hopefully i win the calendar.. immediately went to find links for it but even better that it is a giveaway
Oh man I wish I saw this in November!! ❤ I’m looking forward to next year now that I’ve found your channel with my new bambino plus and grinder I’m learning a lot. Thank you 🙏 I appreciate your videos and you 100% teach me amazing helpful skills and provide me with invaluable info. I always thought it was me /user error with the several ..yes several breville machines I’ve returned because my shots are not consistent and if I’m spending $1200cdn I just want a consistent latte!! I’m learning I need some access to help make my shots consistent. I’m still learning. But I just got the bambino plus and breville burr grinder to give it one more try for home espresso before I crawl back to Starbucks for 1-2 daily lattes. $$$ I know. I’m an idiot 😂. I hope to learn how to use this bambino over the next 2 wks consistently or it’s going back and I promised my boyfriend I’d never purchase another espresso machine and my quest for good home lattes is over. Fingers crossed I really need to learn how to do this. Any suggestions for videos to watch, accessories to purchase, any advice at all I’m welcoming to EVERY suggestion. Even if I need to change grinders or machines I have 2 wks to learn or end my quest. That was the deal. I do understand his frustration I’ve spent over a year on this so far I’m loose g this challenge big time, but I’m a stubborn one so I’m still hoping I can be taught and I will learn!! Cheers 🙏 thank you so much 😊
If using a 58mm portafilter, should you use a 58mm or 58.5mm ?
Recently got the Pullman tamper and basket and it’s been great.
I usually recommend the Normcore for the price to friends and family as well!
The normcore has been a great tamper for me.
I have a question regarding the Normcore tamper and your recommendation to use the heaviest spring. In your review of Normcore products from 2 years ago, you recommended the lightest spring. What changed?
What changed was the findings from my practical testing using the Decent and Cinoart PT2 which helped determine that there is no such thing as “overtamping” and that heavier tamps lead to greater consistency. A light tamp can still be useful to achieve more effective pre-infusion in certain circumstances
@@LifestyleLab_ Thanks for the answer!
Please check the calibration on the Normcore. My 30lbs spring was 30Kg instead. Big difference
Do you think a heavier tamp (or veering to the most compressed you can get a puck anyway) can help with light roasted espresso ? I'm struggling to grind fine enough for some seriously light coffee at the moment and achieving adequate pressure on my flair 58.
@jeffburling7224 the Flair 58 is notoriously difficult on grinders for the fine grind it requires. They’ve started selling them with lower flow baskets by default, if you don’t already have one, I’d recommend looking into one of those, and ABSOLUTELY avoiding precision baskets that generally increase flow rate further
When it comes to the Breville(54mm), are we talking IMS filter baskets or standard filter baskets?
Basically what I’m trying to ask is does the normcore or any of the other tampers fit snuggly into a Breville IMS basket ?
They will fit snuggly into either a precision IMS or stock Breville basket. I’ve tried both
@@LifestyleLab_Thanks for the reply! Let’s go get that normcore then! 👍
i regret getting the normecore only because the ikape see thru is do badass and it wasn’t available when i needed a tamper
I'll go for self-leveled tamper for better, balance esspresso extraction ^^
Would you ever review any of the Philips automatic espresso machines or any other automatic machines 🤩
Likely not, I just REALLY don’t think they represent good value for money. If you want convenience, get a Breville Oracle. It comes in at a price point that would be considered “entry level” for a super auto, and produces better quality than even top of the line super autos
Normcore does not go wrong!
Happy is my favorite.
Can you afford the eureka tamper?
Hi, do you know if 58.5 tamper would fit exactly in the gaggia classic? Or would 58.35 be better?
Either will be perfectly fine. They’re describing the same thing, a precision fit. A 0.15mm diameter difference (0.075mm per side) is not going to be noticeable at all.
@@LifestyleLab_ I see, thanks, I'm looking to scrap that ring of grounds on the inside wall.
@destructoooo you’ll definitely eliminate it with either of these tamper options. I’d Err on the side of too small, as too large risks creating a vacuum and disturbing the puck. Again, you’ll be happy with either!
@@LifestyleLab_ thanks, good to hear.
Not seen that clear tamper before, it's interesting.
We wants it, Precious! (The advent calendar, not the tampers - i don’t have an espresso machine (yet))
Good luck everyone!
I bought a Bezzera machine and it came with a decent tamper.
Do you have a link for that advent calendar?
Sure do!
19grams.coffee/en/collections/kaffee-adventskalender/adventskalender
i want that calendar lol
hmm in one video Nomcore product review, you are saying to use the lightest spring always and it doesn't matter, and now the always heaviest. It's a little inconsistent.
True! Because since then, we did this experiment.
Espresso Tamping Pressure | Does it Matter??
czcams.com/video/i70xWHhiFzI/video.html
Normcore looks sleek!
Count me in!
Consider yourself counted!
I have the normcore tamper but that 30-lb spring is tough! 😮💨
Try it on a scale. Mine was 30kg not Lbs
Do you use the normcore tamper with your decent?
Yes :)
@@LifestyleLab_ I wasn't sure if It was the right size as decent doesn't recommend using other tampers than their own. Thank you for replying!
@Henji96 still a standard 58mm. They are likely just ensuring that you use a precision tamper and not a non-precise one that will leave an untamped ring.
Just found your channel the other day - it have been a quite expensive couple of days, as your videos are great and easily understandable they inspired me to purchase some accessories, well almost all of them I think :)
Scale, bottomless portafilter, IMS filter, puck tamber, wdt tool, spring tamber, dosing cup and funnel..
Please let me win one of the calendars so I can try all my new equipment and some good coffee!
Again thank for your nice videos!
Enjoy the journey! It’s a thoroughly enjoyable hobby
Glad you’ve found the videos helpful
I'm a bit confused, on your previous video reviewing Normcore tools, you mentioned that you prefer the lightest spring for their tamper, which is the 15lbs one. In this video, you recommend to use the heaviest option available. Which one is the correct one?
Yes, at that time I was favoring lighter tamps because of how they allowed for effective pre-infusion on machines that might lack adjustability in that area.
But since experimenting and making that whole video on tamping pressure my overall recommendation is to tamp as heavy as is comfortable. There's really no such thing as "over-tamping"
This new hobby is going to be one of the cheapest than any other of my hobbies
Spring leveler tamper are the best ! As good as a Calendar from 19 grams 😅
Both are true!
Very useful, you'll either cost or save me money 😂
Better to research and buy once! That’s what we’re all about here 👊
Great prize
I was shocked at how nice the tamper was that came with my ECM Synchronika. Now....if we can just get all manufacturers to include a bottomless portafilter....
I mean… ECM is a different story, haha
GIMME GIMME, PLEEEASE
The ikape leaves a gap on the edge of my decent portafilter. Weird
That is weird. What basket do you have in it??
@@LifestyleLab_ the standard basket that comes with the decent. Thanks for your reply. Makes sort of sense as the sudden push may be like banging the portafilter against the grouphead. I have another force tamper knock off and same thing happens. No problems with the normal normcore that you have in your video. Maybe the simpler the better?
@mrgazillions neither leave a gap for me, so I’m a bit hesitant to say the Normcore would solve your problem… it is technically a fraction of a millimeter wider.
@@LifestyleLab_ I have the normcore and it is 58.5 and works fine. However I think it is the sudden forces that create the gap on the edges. I'll experiment a bit more...btw love your videos. They are great !!!
Advent calendar comment 🤞🏼
🙌🙌🙌