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CK | Palm Tamper

$56.95 AUD

Mechanism Gravity Spring-loaded

Size 51mm 54mm 58mm

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A tamp that leans is a shot that channels. Water takes the shallow side, races through, and the rest of the puck never gets properly wet. Most people can't feel a two-degree tilt — they just taste it.

A palm tamper fixes it mechanically. The wide walnut dome sits in your palm, the knurled collar rests on the rim of the basket, and the base can only go in flat. You press straight down and stop.

Two mechanisms

Gravity — a fixed-weight head. No spring, nothing to set. You press until it bottoms out. Simplest and most durable.
Spring-loaded — a calibrated spring with a marked scale on the shaft. It clicks at your chosen pressure, so every tamp is the same force as well as the same angle.

Specifications

Solid walnut dome, knurled anodised aluminium body, stainless base
Sizes: 51mm, 54mm (Sage / Breville), 58mm
Height approx. 55mm (Gravity) / 58mm (Spring-loaded)
Approx. 405–514g depending on size

This or the calibrated tamper?

The palm tamper guarantees level. The calibrated tamper is the traditional mushroom handle and gives you more feel. Buy the palm if your tamps come out crooked; buy the calibrated if they come out inconsistent in pressure.

What thirty seconds of prep actually changes

Espresso portafilter seen from above, the coffee grounds clumpy and unevenly distributed with boulders, a crater and grounds spilled on the rim and counter

Straight from the grinder

The same espresso portafilter from above, the coffee grounds level and evenly groomed to the rim after distribution and tamping

After the kit

Hands stirring coffee grounds with a WDT tool during espresso puck prep

60seconds

The routine

A better puck, in 60 seconds.

Most sour or bitter shots come from uneven puck preparation, not from the machine or the beans. Four steps address it.

1
Dose
Grind directly into the portafilter. The magnetic dosing ring keeps your grounds neatly contained.
2
Distribute
Precision needles distribute the grounds evenly and break up clumps before extraction.
3
Tamp
A guided design that produces a consistently level puck.
4
Screen & brew
The puck screen spreads water evenly across the bed before extraction.

See the kits

Which size fits your machine?

Type your machine and we'll highlight the size to buy.

51mmDe'Longhi Dedica, La Specialista, Stilosa Shop 51mm 54mmSage / Breville Barista Express, Pro, Touch, Bambino Shop 54mm 58mmGaggia Classic, Rancilio Silvia, E61, Sage Dual Boiler Shop 58mm

WDT tools, pitchers, glasses, brushes and scales fit every machine. Not listed? See the full fit guide or ask us. Wrong size? We'll swap it within 30 days.

Friends enjoying espresso drinks made at home

The CremaKit difference

One box instead of five orders

Upgrading your home espresso used to mean forum threads, guesswork and parcels from five different shops. We did the homework and put the tools that matter in one kit.

Everything in one box
The full puck-prep workflow, picked to work together and delivered together.
Sized for your machine
51, 54 or 58mm. Not sure? Our fit guide or a quick message sorts it.
The complete setup, for less.
Kits cost up to 37% less than the same tools bought one by one.
30 days to be sure
Wrong size or not for you? Swap or return it within 30 days.

Questions

Good to know before you order

Can't find your answer? Send us a message. We reply within 1 business day.

All FAQs

Which size do I need?

Most De'Longhi machines use 51mm, Sage / Breville use 54mm, and Gaggia Classic, Rancilio Silvia and E61 machines use 58mm. Our fit guide lists every common machine.

What's the difference between the kits?

The Starter Kit is the essential four, with a calibrated spring tamper that controls pressure. The Barista Kit adds a universal dosing cup and a five-piece brush set to the essential four, for the complete prep sequence in one box. The Latte Art Set is for milk-based coffees and fits every machine. The Full Pro Kit is the complete seven-tool setup, with dedicated storage.

How much is shipping?

Tracked shipping is free on orders over €45. Smaller orders pay a flat €4.95. Delivery takes 6–10 business days to the EU, 5–8 to the UK, 6–10 to Canada and 8–15 to Australia, always tracked.

Do you need all six?

Not necessarily. Each tool addresses a different stage of puck preparation, and together they create a more consistent workflow. Each is also available on its own.

Can I return or exchange?

Yes. You have 30 days from delivery to return unused items or swap to another size. See returns & exchanges.