Sage Group Head Cleaner
for backflusing / blindfiltering
🧼🔧☕ Sage Group Head Cleaner (Powder Sachets) — clean espresso starts here
Coffee tastes best when your machine is clean. The Sage Group Head Cleaner is designed to clean the brew group / group head of both manual espresso machines and fully automatic machines (where applicable), removing built-up coffee oils and residue that can cause bitterness, muted flavours, and inconsistent extraction.
The newest version comes in a powder single-dose sachet format—easier to use, less mess, and minimal direct contact with the cleaning agent.
✅ What it does
- 🧽 Removes coffee oils & residue from the brew group
- 🌿 Odourless ingredients help preserve the pure aroma of your coffee
- ⚡ Effective in one application (when used as directed)
- 🧴 Single-dose sachets for consistent dosing and easier handling
- ♻️ Recyclable envelopes (less plastic compared to blister packs)
How to use (quick guide)
For manual espresso machines (with backflush-capable group):
- Insert blind basket (or cleaning disc) in your portafilter
- Add 1 sachet (or follow your machine’s cleaning program dosage)
- Run the backflush / cleaning cycle
- Rinse: repeat with clean water until clear and neutral
For automatic machines:
Use only if your machine’s manual states it supports brew group / brew circuit cleaning with powder. Many bean-to-cup machines have a dedicated cleaning program.
👃 CoffeeNose tip: Clean regularly (weekly for daily use, more often in busy environments). Old oils are the #1 reason “espresso suddenly tastes harsh.”
Pair it with the right cleaners (complete maintenance)
Keeping espresso tasty means cleaning three things:
🥛 Milk system / steam wand cleaner
For milk residues, scale and build-up in steam wands and milk circuits:
➡️ Cafetto MFC (powder or liquid)
💧 Descaler (even with filters)
Even if you use the Sage water filter, you still need descaling occasionally:
➡️ Cafetto Renew or Urnex Dezcal (powder)
👃 What we like at WB.coffee
The best cleaning products are the ones you’ll actually use. The single-dose sachets make cleaning fast, consistent, and less messy—so it’s easier to keep a routine. That routine pays off in the cup: sweeter espresso, cleaner aromatics, and more stable extractions.
Coffee recommendation (especially for milk drinks)
If you drink espresso with milk, try these naturally sweet WB.coffee blends:
- CN — Chocolaty & Nutty (smooth, chocolatey, super forgiving)
- VC — Vanilla & Caramel (sweet, round, milk-friendly)
Less bitterness = less sugar needed.
