In this product review we are taking a look at the CinoArt PT2 Automatic Tamper, a state of the art tamper that is packed full of features which allow it to have consistent tamping with precise controls.

When you run a coffee shop, consistency is everything. Tamp pressure and tamp temperature are some of the most important details to control and automate.

CinoArt's PT2 Automatic Coffee Tamper is a precision tool for helping you make the best coffee possible. It provides consistent and accurate tamping pressure, guaranteeing quality espresso every time. The in-built Guide Leveling System (GLS) helps eliminate channeling by leveling the coffee bed after tamping to provide an even extraction from edge to edge during extraction.

An ideal tool for baristas who are looking to increase productivity and consistency. It will ensure perfect tamping every time, maximizing the extraction of your espresso shots. Working off a small footprint to maximise the working environment, the PT2 Automatic Coffee Tamper is easy to adjust and fits a variety of portafilter handles. Suction cup feet ensure it stays still when your not.

With precision tamping pressure settings from 2kg upto 38kgs, multi-segmented tamping options become available to shoes either single, double or triple tamp with the ability to independently set and control the specific pressure of each tamp cycle within a segment.

Cinoart PT2 Automatic Coffee Tamper Features

Perfect Tamp Everytime – Same pressure, same tamp every time, shot after shot.

Guaranteed Level Tamp – Using patented GLS levelling system so it’s never off.

Increase Consistency – With Counter up to 10,000 cycles, each one identical as the last.

Multi-Segmented/Cycle Tamping – Three modes of tamping with increased control of pressure.

Non-Stick Coating – Nanotechnology keep the tamp free from static and moisture build up.

Strong Cast-alloy Housing – Built to withstand daily use in a commercial environment.

The Precision Tamp 2 (PT2) is an effective automatic tamping solution for efficiency, consistency, and flavour development when producing espresso.

Smart Tamping

Hugely beneficial on the espresso bar, the PT2 takes minimal space, eases the workload on the Barista, and produces precise and consistent tamping across varying baristas. Safety considered, the PT2 only operates when metal activates the sensor removing the risk of human contact.

Guide Levelling System (GLS)

The patent GLS autocorrects an uneven portafilter handle into the correct position for an evenly distributed and perfectly flat coffee bed surface. This ultimately prevents channelling caused by inconsistent and or uneven tamping angles and pressures avoiding under or over-extraction.

Segmented Multi Tamping

Segmented multi tamping can be programmed over 1 -3 pressure applications, with a range from 2 kg to 38 kg. This feature delivers incredible control and options to experiment with multiple tamps at different pressures within a tamp cycle to explore and further develop your coffee.

Example: 1st Tamp value set at (e.g.) 8 kg followed by the 2nd Tamp at (e.g.) 30 kg of pressure or any value combination in between 2 kg – 38 kg.

Here at Artisti Coffee Roastery we have have been using automated tamps for quite sometime now and since moving to the Cinoart a few months ago we have to say that we are quite impressed.

Automatic espresso tampers offer a great way to both speed up, and add consistency to your barista workflow. The Cinoart PT2 is a relative newcomer to the scene, but boasts some very impressive specs, and even more innovative technology. In this video, we take a close look at the Cinoart PT2, and discuss my experience with having it on my home espresso bar.