Description
Professional coffee equipment cleaning with simple, controlled dosing.
Biocaf Coffee Equipment Cleaning Tablets are designed to remove coffee oils and residue from traditional espresso machines, superautomatic machines, batch brewers and removable coffee equipment parts.
Each jar contains 120 individually dosed 1.3 g tablets made from biodegradable, phosphate-free ingredients derived from natural sources. The tablet format eliminates measuring and makes routine cleaning simple and repeatable at home or in a professional coffee environment.
Removes Coffee Oils & Residue
Coffee oils and residue naturally accumulate inside espresso machine groupheads, valves, screens and internal coffee pathways. Regular cleaning helps remove these deposits before they affect equipment cleanliness and coffee quality.
120 Pre-Measured Tablets
Each jar contains 120 tablets for convenient and consistent dosing. Every tablet weighs 1.3 g and measures 16 mm in diameter.
Ideal for Espresso Machine Backflushing
For compatible traditional espresso machines, Biocaf recommends one tablet per grouphead when performing a detergent backflush.
Compatible with Superautomatic Machines
The compact tablet format is also suitable for the cleaning chambers of many automatic and superautomatic espresso machines. Always follow the espresso machine manufacturer's cleaning instructions and specified tablet dosage.
More Than an Espresso Machine Cleaner
Biocaf Cleaning Tablets can also be used for batch coffee brewers, servers and removable coffee equipment parts, making one product useful across a complete coffee setup.
Clean Batch Brewers & Servers
Use two tablets per litre of brewer capacity to help remove coffee stains and residue from batch brewer baskets and serving vessels.
Soak Portafilters & Coffee Equipment Parts
Create a cleaning solution using four tablets per litre of hot water for soaking compatible coffee equipment parts and accessories.
Biodegradable & Phosphate Free
Biocaf formulates these tablets using biodegradable ingredients derived from natural sources. The formula contains no phosphates.
NSF Certified
Biocaf Coffee Equipment Cleaning Tablets carry NSF certification for use as a commercial espresso machine chemical cleaner when used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Easy, Repeatable Dosing
Unlike loose cleaning powder, tablets require no measuring. Simply use the appropriate number of tablets for the cleaning application, helping maintain a consistent maintenance routine from one cleaning cycle to the next.
Key Features
- 120 cleaning tablets per jar
- 1.3 g per tablet
- 16 mm tablet diameter
- Removes coffee oils and residue
- Suitable for traditional espresso machines
- Suitable for compatible automatic and superautomatic machines
- Suitable for batch brewers and servers
- Can be used to soak removable coffee equipment parts
- Pre-measured tablet format
- Biodegradable ingredients
- Ingredients derived from natural sources
- Phosphate free
- NSF certified
- Designed for home and professional coffee equipment maintenance
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Biocaf
- Manufacturer: Urnex Brands
- Product: Coffee Equipment Cleaning Tablets
- Unit Product Code: 19-P22-FC120
- Case Product Code: 19-P22-FC120-12
- Contents: 120 tablets
- Tablet Weight: 1.3 g
- Tablet Diameter: 16 mm
- Individual Jar UPC: 754631605454
- Case Barcode: 10754631604355
- Case Quantity: 12 jars
- Formula: Biodegradable and phosphate free
- NSF Certification: Yes
Recommended Dosage
- Traditional Espresso Machine Backflushing: 1 tablet per grouphead
- Batch Brewers: 2 tablets per litre of brewer capacity
- Soaking Equipment Parts: 4 tablets per litre of hot water
- Automatic / Superautomatic Machines: Follow the equipment manufacturer's specified dosage
How to Backflush a Traditional Espresso Machine
- Confirm that your espresso machine is designed to be backflushed.
- Insert a blind filter basket into the portafilter.
- Add one Biocaf Cleaning Tablet.
- Lock the portafilter into the grouphead.
- Activate the brew cycle for 10 seconds, then stop for 10 seconds.
- Repeat the 10-second on / 10-second off cycle five times.
- Remove the portafilter.
- Rinse the portafilter using clean water from the grouphead.
- Reinsert the portafilter without cleaning product.
- Run another five cycles of 10 seconds on and 10 seconds off.
- Prepare and discard one espresso to confirm that no cleaner residue remains.
How to Clean a Batch Brewer
- Empty all coffee from the brewer and serving vessel.
- Add two tablets per litre of brewer capacity to the brew basket.
- Run one complete brewing cycle into the serving vessel.
- Allow the cleaning solution to remain in contact with the equipment for 30 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly using clean hot water.
How to Soak Coffee Equipment Parts
- Dissolve four tablets for every litre of hot water.
- Place compatible dirty equipment parts into the cleaning solution.
- If soaking a portafilter, do not immerse the portafilter handle.
- Allow the parts to soak for 30 minutes.
- Remove the parts and rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
Ideal For
- Traditional espresso machines
- Compatible superautomatic espresso machines
- Commercial espresso machines
- Home prosumer espresso machines
- Batch coffee brewers
- Coffee servers
- Portafilter baskets
- Removable coffee equipment parts
- Cafés and restaurants
- Home baristas
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many tablets are included?
Each jar contains 120 Biocaf Coffee Equipment Cleaning Tablets.
2. How large is each tablet?
Each tablet is 16 mm in diameter and weighs 1.3 g.
3. Can I use these tablets to backflush an espresso machine?
Yes. For compatible traditional espresso machines, Biocaf recommends one tablet per grouphead.
4. Can every espresso machine be backflushed?
No. Only backflush a machine when the equipment manufacturer specifically indicates that the machine is designed for backflushing.
5. Can I use these tablets in a superautomatic espresso machine?
Yes, when compatible with the machine. Follow the espresso machine manufacturer's cleaning program and specified tablet dosage.
6. Are these the same as grinder cleaning tablets?
No. Biocaf Coffee Equipment Cleaning Tablets are designed for coffee machines and brewing equipment. Use a dedicated Biocaf or Urnex grinder cleaning product for coffee grinders.
7. Do these tablets descale an espresso machine?
No. Cleaning tablets remove coffee oils and residue. Mineral scale requires a dedicated descaling product and a separate descaling procedure.
8. Are the tablets phosphate free?
Yes. Biocaf states that the formula contains no phosphates.
9. Are the ingredients biodegradable?
Yes. Biocaf states that the tablets are formulated using biodegradable ingredients derived from natural sources.
10. Are the tablets NSF certified?
Yes. Urnex lists NSF certification for Biocaf Coffee Equipment Cleaning Tablets.
11. Can I use them to clean a batch coffee brewer?
Yes. Biocaf recommends two tablets per litre of brewer capacity.
12. Can I soak portafilters and baskets in the solution?
Yes. Biocaf recommends four tablets per litre of hot water for soaking compatible parts. Do not immerse a portafilter handle.
13. How long should parts soak?
Biocaf recommends a 30-minute soak followed by a thorough rinse with fresh water.
14. Do I need to rinse the machine after cleaning?
Yes. Coffee equipment must be thoroughly rinsed after the cleaning procedure according to Biocaf and the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
15. Should I make coffee immediately after backflushing?
Biocaf instructs users to prepare and discard one espresso after the final rinse to ensure that no cleaner residue remains.
16. How often should I clean my espresso machine?
Cleaning frequency depends on machine type, usage and coffee volume. Follow the maintenance schedule provided by the espresso machine manufacturer.
17. Is this product intended only for commercial use?
No. It can be used with compatible home and commercial coffee equipment when the manufacturer's cleaning instructions permit it.
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