Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaner Powder is an integral part of the daily maintenance routine for espresso machines. Specifically formulated for effective use in the back flush cleaning process, Cafiza is designed to combine maximum solubility and cleaning power with easy rinsability. Cafiza is recommended for use with a wide-range of traditional espresso machines and is NSF certified for metal compatibility and safety.
Product Features
- Eliminates coffee residue and oils from espresso machine group heads, valves and lines
- Specially formulated to clean heavily soiled equipment in a professional setting
- Powder format allows for easy and controlled dosing
- Recommended for use as part of a daily backflush regimen
- Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listed and NSF certified
Works Great When Used as Directed Other 5 star reviews are spot on. I have been using this for nearly two years and am only now getting near the bottom of the 20 oz. (almost 600g) package.It’s not a descaler, it’s not a general cleaner, it’s for coffee gunk and in particular for espresso machines that can backflush. (Lesser consumer machines don’t have the 3-way valve needed to do a true backflush. If your machine shoots a strong stream out to the drip tray immediately after you stop pulling, you have a 3-way valve. All…
Not only does this give off the impression that it’s dirty, but it’s actually retaining oils from the coffee … I use this for cleaning my espresso machine, but even more often, I use this for cleaning coffee pots, travel mugs, and coffee/tea cups. After a while, these items tend to stain, and regular washing or putting them in the dishwasher won’t get the stains out. If you look inside a steel coffee pot after a few weeks of use, you’ll notice that the bottom is dark and stained. Not only does this give off the impression that it’s dirty, but it’s actually retaining oils from the coffee that can alter…
AMAZING cleaner for coffee equipment and “special glassware” 😉 As far as coffee equipment goes, I have a very basic Starbucks Barista espresso machine. I soaked the espresso brewhead and my grounds spoon in a solution of water and this detergent and everything got incredibly clean (see one of my pics). As far as I understand it you’re not supposed to run this stuff *through* a basic espresso machine like mine, so I use a separate descaler for that …