The Normcore 58.5mm Espresso Coffee Tamper V4 is a handy tool that's popular with espresso enthusiasts. It's designed to work with most 58mm baskets, including popular ones like VST and IMS. According to the manufacturer's product description, its 58.5mm diameter is meant to fit snugly in the basket, which helps in achieving even coffee extractionâkey for that ideal espresso shot.
From what we've found, it's indeed compatible with standard 58mm baskets. People seem to really appreciate how it consistently creates a nice, even coffee puck.
A cool feature is that you can adjust the tamping pressure, with interchangeable springs offering 15lb, 25lb, and 30lb settings, so you can tweak it based on your coffee blend or basket needs.
But here's something to note: while it fits most standard baskets well, some folks have mentioned it might "bottom out" in baskets that hold more than 18-20g of coffee. With those larger ones, you might need to do a bit of extra tamping to hit the right pressure for good extraction.
Overall, the Normcore Tamper is known for being solid and dependable, especially if you're using standard-sized baskets.
Just keep the capacity thing in mind if you're dealing with bigger ones. If you're into making espresso and usually work with 58mm baskets, this tamper might be a nice addition to your coffee setup.
