PUQ Press 58.3mm Q (Gen 6) Coffee Tamper: White
The PUQ Press Q (Gen 6) is here to make your coffee experience even better! This reliable, mid-range automatic tamper is perfect for both cafés and home baristas who want ease and consistency. Its compact design fits snugly with 58 mm portafilters and offers five customisable tamping profiles to suit your style.
Streamlined Tamping, No More Sore Arms
Struggling to balance speed, consistency, and comfort? The PUQ Press Q (Gen 6) saves time and energy. With its fully automated design, this pressing machine delivers precise tamping force—so you can focus on perfecting your coffee.
How It Works
- Step 1 – Load Your Portafilter: Position your portafilter with ground coffee under the clamp.
- Step 2 – Choose Tamping Profile: Select from five profiles (Speedy, Precision, Soft, Hulk, Single) to suit your extraction goals.
- Step 3 – Automatic Tamping: The PUQ Press Q applies your chosen pressure (5–30 kg), ensuring a smooth and level result.
Who It’s For
Designed for medium throughput (up to 25 kg per week), the PUQ Press Q suits cafés, coffee bars, and serious home enthusiasts seeking a balanced, standalone auto coffee tamper.
Why PUQ?
Empowering Baristas Through Innovation: PUQ designs intuitive tools that respect the craft of coffee-making while elevating baristas’ skills.
Efficiency Meets Excellence for Café Owners: Speed and reliability without sacrificing quality—perfect for busy service times.
Scalable Solutions for Chain Stores: Maintain consistent quality across locations with standardised tamping and reduced training.
Barista-Level Tools at Home: Bring café-level precision to your kitchen with compact, easy-to-use equipment. Focus on creativity rather than repetitive tasks.
Specifications
- Capacity: 25 kg of coffee per week
- Warranty: 2 years / 300,000 tamps
- Colour: White
- Tamping Profiles: SPEEDY, PRECISION, SOFT, HULK, SINGLE
- Profile Switch: No
- Pressure Range: 5–30 kg
- Adjustment Wheel: Yes
- Mirror Tray: No
- Dimensions (W×D×H): 19.5 × 14.1 × 28.6 cm
- Weight: 3.5 kg
- Power: 76 W | 110–240 Vac (50–60 Hz)
Features
- ✅ Five Tamping Profiles: Adjust speed, force, and tamp style for the perfect extraction.
- ✅ Compact & Reliable: Ideal for mid-level output, balancing footprint with robust performance.
- ✅ Ergonomic Automation: Prevents strain on shoulders and wrists for healthier baristas.
- ✅ Consistent Results: Eliminates human error with precise, repeatable tamping pressure.
- ✅ Versatile Use: Suitable for cafés, small businesses, or passionate home baristas.
Questions & Answers
- Q: What tamp pressure should I start with?
We recommend 14 kg (about 30 lbs). Adjust higher or lower depending on your shot results.
- Q: How often does the PUQ Press Q need maintenance?
Daily, wipe the tamper base bottom; weekly, clean the entire base and upper clamp cavity. Refer to the manual for full details.
- Q: Which tamping profiles are included?
Speedy, Precision, Soft, Hulk, and Single. Each one alters tamp speed or number of tamps.
- Q: Does it suit high-volume cafés?
It’s best for moderate volumes (up to 25 kg/week). For heavier loads, consider the Pro model.
- Q: What are the main differences between the PUQpress Q1 (Gen 5), Q2 (Gen 5), and Q (Gen 6) models?
The newest model is the PUQpress Q (Gen 6). It features refined firmware, five updated tamping profiles (Speedy, Precision, Soft, Hulk, and Single), a 2-year/300,000 tamp warranty, and an improved portafilter clamp. It also maintains the same footprint as the Q2 but is slightly lighter and rated for up to 25 kg of coffee per week—an ideal mid-volume café solution.
- Q: Can I use a 58mm portafilter basket with a 58.3mm PUQpress tamper?
Yes, a 58.3mm PUQpress tamper can be used with a 58mm portafilter basket, but it depends on the actual internal diameter of your basket. Measuring your specific basket ensures you get the most precise fit for consistent tamping. If unsure, please get in touch with us for further assistance.
Find the Perfect Tamper Size
| Portafilter Size (Basket Diameter) |
Brand Machine |
| 51mm |
Bodum Granos, La Pavoni Lever (Millenium New Lever) |
| 53mm |
Estro, Franke, La Pavoni (Lusso, Pisa, Si), La Spaziale |
| 54.3mm |
Dalla Corte, San Marco (Special Upper Clamp) |
| 56mm |
Astra, Aurora, Francis! Franis! x1 (new), La Pavoni, Reneka |
| 57mm |
Ascaso, Innova, La Pavoni Duet, Club, Napolitana, Pasquini |
| 57.3mm |
Unic |
| 58mm |
Astoria, Azykoyen, Bezzera, Brasilia, Bunn, Cimbali, Conti, ECM, ECM Botticelli, ECM Giotto/Cellini, Elektra, Expobar, Faema, Fiorenzato, Futurmat, Gaggia, Grimac, La Scala, Nuova Simonelli, Pasquini Livia, Quickmill, Rocket, SAB, VFA, Victoria Arduino, Wega |
| 58.0mm - 58.3mm |
Rancillio (Special Upper Clamp), San Remo (Special Upper Clamp) |
| 58.3mm |
Caramali (Special Upper Clamp), Kees van der Westen, La Marzocco, Slayer, Synesso, VST Baskets |
Note: For optimal tamping, reduce the gap between the tamper head and the walls of the basket. We recommend measuring the inside diameter of your filter basket before choosing a PUQ Press tamp head size. The sizes we provided are intended as a guideline only.
If unsure, please get in touch with us. We're more than happy to assist you in finding the right size.
Maintenance Tips
- Daily: Wipe the tamper base (bottom) with a dry cloth and brush the contactless sensor.
- Weekly: Remove and clean the entire tamper base, then wipe the upper clamp cavity.
- Always follow the user manual for safety and optimal performance.
Coffee Parts Thoughts
The PUQ Press Q (Gen 6) is a reliable automatic tamper that combines a mid-range capacity with exceptional precision. It enhances workflow for café owners, chain retailers, and home baristas. Users can anticipate consistent extractions, minimized fatigue, and a noticeably smoother experience.
