Tamping Mat with Angle

A practical tamping mat with thoughtful design. The rubber mat provides stability when tamping and simultaneously prevents the work surface from being scratched by the portafilter. The rubber mat sits at a 90-degree angle against the edge of the table or work surface.

Features of Tamping Mat with Angle

• The 5 mm thick silicone prevents damage to the table surface when tamping.
• Thanks to the angle, no side marks are left on the work surface.
• The mat reinforces to 8 mm at the edge. This elevation prevents coffee grounds from spreading across the table during portafilter preparation for tamping.
• The mat is slip-resistant and provides good grip when tamping.
• The dimensions are: 15cm x 20cm x 4.5cm.

Why do we sell this tamping mat?

We particularly like the 90° angle on the front of the tamping mat. This supports the grip of the slip-resistant mat and closes a typical problem area — the front edge of tables or work surfaces. With classic tamping mats, the table is only protected from above. However, tamping is always done at the edge. This very quickly leads to many dents on the work surface.

What makes good tamping?

"Tamping" refers to pressing the coffee grounds in the portafilter. The pressure of approximately 8-15 kg compacts the coffee grounds in the portafilter.

For proper tamping to be possible, the preparation of the ground coffee in the basket is crucial. If air bubbles are trapped or coffee grounds are compressed more in some areas, the resistance of the coffee cake against water changes.

Good espresso extraction is made possible by uniform resistance. Lower resistance leads to faster water drainage and correspondingly uneven extraction. In the worst case, channeling occurs. With this channel formation, the brewing water drains significantly faster in some areas, resulting in over-extraction.

We have detailed more on the topic of espresso preparation here.

Where can I get this product locally?

This product is generally also available at the following locations:

- Café Frühling