Normcore 51.5mm spring-loaded tamper
A spring-loaded tamper sized for Millennium La Pavoni baskets. The spring sets the pressure and a leveling plate keeps the tamp flat.
Listed for: La Pavoni Europiccola and Professional Millennium models (made after 2000, 51mm baskets)
Good for
- Even, repeatable tamps while you learn the lever
- Replacing the basic tamper supplied with the machine
Watch out for
- Does not fit pre-Millennium machines with 49mm baskets
Details from the listing
- Base
- 51.5mm, 304 stainless steel
- Handle
- Anodized aluminum
- Pressure
- Set by an internal spring; 3 interchangeable springs included
- Leveling
- Plate rests on the basket rim as you press
Why a fitted tamper matters
A tamper that matches the basket compresses the coffee evenly to the edge, which helps the water pass through evenly. La Pavoni’s own current parts list includes a 51.5mm tamper for these machines, the same base size as this one.
The spring
You press until the spring bottoms out, so every tamp gets the same force. The listing includes three springs, so you can choose a lighter or firmer tamp.
Not sure which generation you have? Check in two minutes. Owners of older machines need a 49mm tamper.
Machines it suits
Best first lever
Europiccola
The smallest La Pavoni lever. One small boiler for brewing and steaming, no gauge, and the most direct way into a manual lever.
- Boiler capacity
- 0.8 L per La Pavoni. US sources list 20 oz (manual) or 27 oz (importer).
- Basket size
- About 51mm (Millennium, made after 2000). Older machines use about 49mm.
- Pressure gauge
- None listed on the standard model (sight glass only). The Special Edition EPC-8SB adds one.
More shots per fill
Professional
The Europiccola's lever and group on a boiler twice the size, with a pressure gauge. The better daily lever for milk drinks or two people.
- Boiler capacity
- 1.6 L per La Pavoni. US sources list 38 oz (manual, Amazon) or 54 oz (importer).
- Basket size
- About 51mm (Millennium, made after 2000). Older machines use about 49mm.
- Pressure gauge
- Yes, on the boiler. The US manual says it should top out at 0.7 to 0.8 bar and never pass 1 bar.
Sources
Amazon US product listings; La Pavoni manuals, parts lists and product pages.