Products
- Barista Tamper - stainless steel base with adjustable height ergonomic wooden, metal or plastic handle
- Deluxe Tamper - stainless steel base with wooden handle
- Custom Engraving - engraving of the wooden handle
- Filter Baskets - purchase a filter basket to match your tamper
- Making A Tamper - how the tampers are made
Which tamper for me?
One common question we often hear is, "Which tamper is better - the Deluxe or the Barista? The short answer is - neither; they are different tampers aimed for different markets.
The Deluxe tamper is the original Pullman tamper which was first produced in early 2003 based on Greg Pullman's own design. It has gone through a number of subsequent refinements based on customer feedback to make it the best it can be, and has proved to be very popular among discerning home connoisseurs. The vast majority of the testimonials on this site, for example, relate to the Deluxe tamper and show just how happy people are with their Deluxe tamper.
The Barista tamper by contrast is aimed more at the commercial market and came about through extensive pre-production consultation and prototyping with commercial operators to come up with a design ready for prime time from day 1. The result has been a unit which meets the unique requirements of high-volume high-quality commercial espresso bars and has exceeded the expectations of those involved in the prototyping process.
While each has its primary market, that's not to say the Deluxe tamper can't be used in commercial outlets, nor the Barista used in the home. Both tampers are presently used in both applications; it's simply that their fundamental design is more geared towards the needs of the majority of users in those markets, and since there are always exceptions to any rule (and of course aesthetic preferences!), both tampers will continue to have a presence in both markets.
Here's a brief list of reasons why you may choose to buy one tamper or the other:
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