The "stepped" base of the Pullman Big Step tamper eliminates suction, which can fracture your puck and ruin a perfectly tamped bed of coffee. The handle features a soft touch rubber grip, which feels comfortable and reduces strain on your wrists and fingers.
Home espresso is a big investment, and we want you to be 100% in love with your new setup. That's why we offer 30 days to return your machine if it's not the right fit. While return shipping and a small restocking fee are your responsibility (unless there's an issue with the machine, in which case we'll cover everything), we'll make sure the rest of the process is smooth and simple.
In-stock items ship within 1-business day.
Free shipping on orders over $75. To be eligible for free shipping, the final order amount, after applying any discounts, including rewards points, must exceed $75.
Returns are accepted up to 30 days from the date the order was delivered. Smallware items must be unused. Open Box and Certified Pre-Owned are non-returnable.
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"This is the ** ONLY ** tamper you should buy. The mfr claims that using the Big Step Tamper will remove bitterness because the puck will be more perfectly formed around the edges. This is absolutely true, and almost unbelievable. When I do a taste test with friends using a regular tamper and the big step on raw espresso shots, they swear that I am serving two different coffees to them. If you have spent more than $1,000 on your machine + grinder, then you owe it to yourself to try the Big Step. Seriously."
The Pullman Big Step Tamper solves one of espresso's most persistent problems: channeling around the basket edges. By using the maximum possible diameter for your portafilter, the Big Step creates true edge-to-edge coverage, leaving no room for water to find weak spots in your puck.
The Big Step's precision-machined base requires care—we recommend storing it on a soft tamping mat to protect the rim between uses. When paired with precision baskets and proper technique, this tamper delivers the consistency that separates good espresso from exceptional espresso. Clive's espresso education resources can help you maximize your Big Step's potential and dial in perfect extractions.
At Clive, we're not just selling coffee equipment — we're your long-term partner in the craft. Every machine we carry is hand-selected by our team of espresso obsessives, backed by real-world testing and years of industry experience. We offer unbiased guidance, lifetime support, and a genuine love for helping you find the setup that's right for you. From your first question to your thousandth shot, we're here.