Tamping Mats

Essential accessories for baristas and coffee enthusiasts, tamping mats are important yet understated additions to your workspace. We are pleased to bring you diverse coffee tamping mats, ensuring that you will find the perfect fit for your needs. Chosen from the collections of leading brands including Crema, Motta and Espresso Gear, our tamping mats will always serve you well.

What is tamping?

Tamping is the levelling and compressing of coffee grounds in the portafilter of an espresso machine. The tamping process distributes coffee grounds evenly to ensure the delivery of superior quality shots. Baristas devote a great deal of effort to perfecting their tamping techniques.

What is a tamping mat?

A tamping mat (tamper mat) is a silicone accessory that is used when making coffee to protect the work surface, portafilter, and any other tools from being damaged during the tamping process. The durable, yet soft, silicone material protects both the work surface and the tools while being stable and easy to keep clean.

Which tamping mat should you choose?

The right tamping mat for you will depend on the available space and where in your workspace the mat will be located. Our range features circular, square, rectangular and edge tamping mats of different sizes and so you will find the tamping mat that is the perfect fit. Edge tamping mats provide greater stability which could be vital in a busy commercial setting.