About this item

🍃 BENEFITS OF USE – This concentrated, fast acting cleaner removes dirty coffee oils, odours and bitter tannins from your group heads, lines and valves. This cleaning powder helps your espresso machine produce the sounds of “mmmmh”, “aaah” and “that’s a cup of really fresh coffee”. We at Caffenu value the coffee machine cleaning process with vital importance for the coffee drinking experience to be optimal. We believe both cleaning and using descaler liquid or tablets are essential.

👉 COMPATIBILITY – Espresso machine cleaning powder suitable for manual & semi-automatic espresso coffee machines. These espresso machine accessories is compatible with many machines and could be used as Sage coffee machine accessories. This can also be used in conjunction with your Nespresso descaling kit. With the machine being compatible with all espresso machines that are manual or semi automatic, it is a very versatile cleaner and in each case contributes to a fresher tasting cup of coffee.

✅ HOW TO USE – Detailed description of how to use in instructions manual. GROUP HEAD BACK FLUSH CLEANING: Place 1 teaspoon (3-5 g) of Caffenu cleaning powder in the blind filter. Start brew cycle for 10 seconds, then stop for 10 seconds. Repeat 5 times. Remove portafilter and start brew cycle; rinse portafilter with water from group head. Remember to also brush group head. Reinsert portafilter with no powder and carry out flushing procedure twice to rinse. Make and discard an espresso.

❗ WHEN TO USE – WEEKLY CLEANING OF FILTERS, HANDLES, HOLDERS, TRAYS, CUPS etc: Dissolve 2 teaspoons (8-10 g) of Caffenu Cleaning Powder per 1 litre of hot water in a suitable container. Place objects to clean in solution for about 20 minutes, until parts are clean. Rinse thoroughly afterwards with fresh water. The benefits of cleaning weekly allows for fresh filters, handles, trays etc bringing a crisper experience when drinking your coffee. With 900g per jar, the product has plenty of servings.

☕ CAFFENU – Caffenu provides innovative solutions to care for, clean & maintain your home coffee machines. Caffenu has a diverse product range which facilitates every coffee brand out there in different ways. Caffenu has a unique capability of offering both a coffee machine cleaner and descaler, whilst focusing on pushing the horizon in optimising your coffee experience. Caffenu’s product range is used to clean all coffee machine accessories, highlighting the value of the perfect cup of coffee.

The Caffenu Coffee Machine Cleaner Powder (900g) appears to be a concentrated cleaning solution designed for commercial espresso machines. Here’s a breakdown of its features and what to consider before using it:

Features:

Commercial Use: This large quantity (900g) suggests it’s intended for frequent cleaning in commercial settings where espresso machines are used heavily. It might be less suitable for home espresso machines.
Effective Cleaning: The powder formula is designed to remove coffee residue, oils, fats, and odors from your espresso machine’s group heads, lines, and valves. This buildup can affect the taste of your coffee and potentially clog components.
Concentrated Formula: A small amount of powder is typically enough for a cleaning cycle, potentially making it economical in the long run.
Barista Essential: This product is marketed as an essential part of a barista’s toolkit.

Important Considerations:

Not for Home Machines: While some high-end home espresso machines might be compatible, this product is likely overkill for most home users due to the large quantity. Consider the Caffenu cleaning tablets mentioned earlier for home use.
Compatibility Check: Even for commercial espresso machines, always confirm compatibility with your specific model by looking at the cleaner packaging information or consulting the machine’s manual. Using an incompatible cleaner could damage your machine.
Dosage and Usage: Refer to the instructions on the cleaning powder packaging or consult your espresso machine’s manual for proper dosage and usage instructions for the cleaning cycle. It typically involves backflushing the machine with a diluted cleaning solution.
Safety: As with any cleaning product, handle the powder with care and follow safety instructions on the packaging to avoid irritation or inhalation.

Additional Considerations:

Descaling vs Cleaning: This powder is for cleaning coffee residue and oils. It likely won’t descale limescale buildup. You might need a separate descaling solution from Caffenu or another brand for periodic descaling of commercial espresso machines.
Alternatives: Caffenu might offer other cleaning products for espresso machines, such as cleaning tablets or descaling solutions.

Overall, the Caffenu Coffee Machine Cleaner Powder can be a useful cleaning solution for professional baristas or cafes with commercial espresso machines. Remember to ensure compatibility, follow the recommended usage instructions for proper dilution and cleaning cycles, and handle the powder with care.

Here are some additional points:

This product might be more cost-effective in the long run for commercial settings due to the concentrated formula and bulk quantity.
If you’re a home user with a high-end espresso machine, consider your coffee consumption and cleaning needs before choosing this large quantity of cleaning powder. Caffenu offers cleaning tablets in smaller quantities that might be more suitable.