Pick this up and the first thing you notice is the weight. Around 300g, balanced between the walnut handle above and the stainless steel base below. The walnut feels smooth under the palm — the mushroom shape sits naturally in the hand without any awkward grip adjustments.
The spring-loaded mechanism is the key feature here. Press down and the tamper compresses to your chosen depth, then holds. The calibrated scale on the aluminium body runs from 0 to 15mm, so once you find your ideal setting, you can repeat it every time. The threaded base locks the depth in place. For home baristas who want to remove one variable from their espresso routine, this is a practical and well-designed tool.
The base is 58mm stainless steel, the standard size for most home espresso machines. The anodised aluminium body keeps the overall weight manageable. Walnut is a dense, hard wood that handles daily use well. Carefully selected by Touch Wood Goods for its balance of function and material quality.
