{"title":"Brushes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"groepenborstel","title":"Group head cleaning brush","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClean group head, happy barista\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pulling a shot, coffee residue stays behind in your group head. Because the group head is still hot, water evaporates quickly and the coffee dries onto the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave it sitting too long, and you’ll start tasting it in your espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily, the solution is simple: \u003cstrong\u003ebrush your group head clean\u003c\/strong\u003e after brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group head brush makes cleaning quick and easy, while also keeping your hands safely away from hot machine parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s why a group head brush is a \u003cstrong\u003esmall tool\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003ebig impact\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTested by home baristas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarista-Essentials is made by and for home baristas. We constantly test barista tools, and if something doesn’t meet our standards, we design our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use this group head brush ourselves, and these are the features that make it so practical:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-long handle\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep your hands at a safe distance from heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in measuring scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e for cleaning powder or descaler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eReplaceable head:\u003c\/strong\u003e view the set of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/replacement-group-head-brush\"\u003ereplacement brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep your machine clean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis group head brush is ideal for daily cleaning of the group head on most espresso machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a deeper clean, we recommend using \u003ca href=\"\/products\/espresso-machine-cleaning-powder-12-pcs\"\u003egroup head cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/espresso-machine-descaler\"\u003eespresso machine descaler\u003c\/a\u003e every three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Barista-Essentials, you’ll find all the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleaning-products\"\u003emaintenance tools\u003c\/a\u003e you need to keep your espresso machine hygienically clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave questions about this product or about maintaining your espresso machine? Feel free to send us a message — Jasper \u0026amp; Hugo are always happy to help! 👋\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barista Essentials NL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55679491441023,"sku":"8720682220863","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8548\/5951\/files\/Groepenborstel-met-maatschepje.webp?v=1751960186"},{"product_id":"koffie-borstel","title":"Coffee brush","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA simple maintenance tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a beginner or a seasoned home barista, keeping your coffee station clean is always a bit of a chore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know it’s best to \u003cstrong\u003eclean up right after brewing your espresso\u003c\/strong\u003e—easy in theory, but tricky when your coffee is waiting to be enjoyed. ☕👀\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a coffee brush, I (Jasper) made this \u003cstrong\u003ea whole lot easier\u003c\/strong\u003e for myself. Just sweep up any stray coffee grounds that didn’t make it into your portafilter and brush them straight into the bin or your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coffee-knock-boxes\"\u003eknock box\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knock-out-drawers\"\u003eknock box drawer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat way, you can get back to enjoying your coffee in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTools made for and by home baristas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery product at Barista-Essentials has been personally tested or designed by us. That way, we ensure you’ll only find the very best tools here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee brush comes with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide (13 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for cleaning around and under your machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e — easily sweep up coffee residue and keep your tools clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosewood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e with unique wood grain — every brush is one of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylish\u003c\/strong\u003e — because looks matter too\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to rinse\u003c\/strong\u003e — so your brush stays clean as well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour complete maintenance routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking good care of your espresso machine means you’ll enjoy it for longer — and keep brewing delicious coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve got all the tools you need. Check out our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleaning-products\"\u003ecleaning and maintenance tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot any questions about this product or something else? Send us a message. Jasper \u0026amp; Hugo are happy to help! 👋\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Barista Essentials NL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55679496749439,"sku":"8720682222744","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8548\/5951\/files\/koffie-borstel-2.webp?v=1760090329"},{"product_id":"reserve-zetgroepborstels","title":"Replacement group head brushes","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eHow to use a group head brush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eWith a group head brush, you wipe your group head (and the rubber ring around it) clean after every espresso shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eThis is important because oils and coffee residues always remain on the group head after each extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eIn addition to brushing the group head, we also recommend unscrewing the metal plate once a week and washing all the parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eYou can do this by loosening the small screw in the center of the plate. That way, you can easily remove any coffee grounds that may have built up there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eHow to replace the brush head\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eReplacing the brush head on your group head brush is super easy. Just unscrew the old one and screw on a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eYou don’t need to do this every week, but don’t let it get too dirty either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eBecause of the heat from your group head, the bristles may start to bend over time. If your group head brush starts to curl, it’s time for a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eKeeping your espresso machine clean with a group head brush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eCleaning your group head is an essential part of proper maintenance. It ensures your espresso tastes pure, without interference from old coffee residues or limescale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eYour regular maintenance routine should also include: weekly backflushing with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blind-filter\"\u003eblind filter\u003c\/a\u003e and quarterly cleaning with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/espresso-machine-cleaning-powder-12-pcs\"\u003eespresso machine detergent\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1441\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRead more about proper \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-clean-espresso-machine-1\"\u003eespresso machine maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e here, and click here to check out all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleaning-maintenance\"\u003eespresso machine cleaning tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barista-Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56251796750719,"sku":"8720682222034","price":12.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8548\/5951\/files\/Reserve_zetgroepborstels_02.webp?v=1760959136"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8548\/5951\/collections\/Onderhoud-zetgroep_852dc7f1-8e3e-43cc-865c-e79b6ca25def.jpg?v=1759922641","url":"https:\/\/thebaristaessentialoffers.com\/collections\/brushes.oembed","provider":"Barista-Essentials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}