Normcore 58.5mm Coffee Distribution Tool - Espresso Coffee Leveler Tool for 58mm Portafilter - Barista Espresso Accessories - Adjustable Depth - Stainless Steel Base - Distributor Stand, Black

Amazing distribution tool and postage was super quick

There are MANY variables when preparing or trying to prepare an espresso at home. The bean, the coarseness of the grind, the weight of coffee to use.. and the list goes on. Puck preparation is part of that and if you can eliminate some variable by using tools that will ensure a consistency in the process then it’s a great help. I have invested in the Normcore “holy trilogy”, fine wire distribution tool, this distribution tool and the calibrated tamper. Prior to this, my puck preparation varied, maybe just a bit, from day to day. Using a tool like this ensures that after using the fine wire distributor to eradicate clumps to stop channeling, the level of the grounds in the portafilter basket are level i.e. not higher on one side of the basket to the other - causing uneven extraction. I then follow this up by using the calibrated tamper to get the same compression day in, day out.This tool is easy to adjust for different coffee depths, it spins easily on the top of the basket and is easy to clean - just a brush off of any grounds.It looks good in the Matt black finish and Normcore logo and does a great job.

This is a great tamper when you’re getting into this rabbit hole that is espresso/coffee making.An issue I was having was knowing how far down to tamp, how hard etc. It was a variable, and variables are bad!!This tamper means I get a nice, consistent tamp every time. Push down and eventually the spring yields. Job done.The tamper itself feels weighty and well made. It even has a little metal “holder” to store it on the side when not in use. Would highly recommend this for anyone starting out on their coffee journey.

The tamper feels solid and easy to operate, it's a bit harder than normal tampers but the levelling edge helps a lot, I wish they made one in wood though, overall satisfied

This product is well made, but you are unable to adjust. Depending on whether you want a single or double shot, I found with a double shot this did not tamp the puck effectively ( puck was too loose) due to the lack of adjustment.