The biggest contributing factor to the quality of a barista’s espresso, aside from the grinder and machine itself, is puck prep. Puck prep involves preparing and distributing your ground coffee in the portafilter prior to tamping, and there are a variety of methods and tools developed for such a procedure. The crux of puck prep is the distribution of your ground coffee in the portafilter, with the idea being that you want to have an even amount of coffee spread throughout. 

Presso’s distributor is a great tool for this. It sports three sloped fins that spread your ground coffee evenly around the portafilter, and its height is adjustable to account for different coffee doses and basket set-ups. This distributor is comfortably heavy in the hand and features a uniquely rugged design as far as espresso gear goes. All in all, it’s a simple device with an eye-catching build that makes it significantly easier to consistently pull evenly extracted shots of espresso. Pair it with Presso’s self-levelling spring-loaded tamper and you’re all but guaranteed puck prep perfection whenever you brew. 

Presso 58mm Coffee Distributor features & specifications

• Distributes ground coffee evenly throughout the portafilter
• Adjustable for different coffee doses and basket set ups
• Rugged design and weighty feel
• Compatible with 58mm portafilters
• Dimensions (H x D): x 58mm
• Weight: 488g