CAFELAT Robot Levelling Tamper

Very nice alternative to the one included with the Robot.

I struggled to make an even puck with the stock tamper, so I decided to get this one. At first, I was thrown off by its price, but it has excellent build quality. The plastic is food-grade, unlike some DIY methods I’ve seen online that use tapes and 3D printers. I usually wary of mixing hot water and plastic or plastic residues.

Tbh, the tolerance of the fit into the cafelat basket could have been slightly better. There’s a bit of wiggle room which doesn’t totally eliminate the chance of mis-levelled tamping. It helps, just saying not full proof.

I wish this came with the Robot, or was an option to upgrade. It is much better than the one that comes with the Robot.

Bought this based on the recommendation of the internet. I don't know if it's actually necessary if you do WDT (I don't have issues pressing down on the original tamper) but it's a good tamper regardless. It looks nice, you can use usual hand posture (unlike the original, which is possibly a compelling reason) which might be more comfortable and prevent uneven tamping.

I find it super easy to clean, which is nice. I don't mind that it isn't a calibrated tamper, my understanding that calibration doesn't actually matter as long as you push as hard as you can before hitting total resistance.

My one star off is mostly because I wish it was taller; my hands are forced to go into the portafilter chamber, which is uncomfortable and harder to trip (this is even more of a problem with the other tamper.)

More comfortable and accurate than the stock tamper.

Improves my espresso

Does what its supposed to do!