Barista tools and cleaning supplies every café needs
Updated 2026-10-29
Good coffee depends on small tools used consistently, and a machine lasts longer when it is cleaned and protected on a schedule. This is a checklist of what a café or office counter needs beyond the machine and grinder.
Tampers, mats and milk pitchers
A 58 mm tamper fits the standard portafilter basket, and a tamper mat protects both the counter and the portafilter. Milk pitchers come in several sizes so staff can steam the right amount for a single cappuccino or a larger latte.
Automatic tamping and knock boxes
If tamping pressure varies between staff, an automatic tamper evens it out, and an automatic knock box empties the spent puck in under two seconds without hammering on a bar. See our grinder guide for which tamper fits which grinder.
Cleaning: machine, milk system and grinder
Use cleaners made for the equipment and follow the label and the equipment manufacturer's instructions. Espresso machines, milk systems and grinders each need their own cleaning product and routine, because coffee oils and milk residue build up in different places.
Protect the water supply
Water quality and a failed hose are two of the most avoidable causes of repairs. A water filter in front of the machine and a leak-protection valve on the inlet are cheap compared with a repair or a flooded floor.
Frequently asked questions
- What size tamper do I need?
- Most professional portafilters use a 58 mm basket, and we stock 58 mm tampers from EDO and Motta.
- Which cleaner do I use for the milk system?
- Use a milk-system cleaner such as Cafetto MFC Blue or the MFC cleaning tablets, according to the product label and your machine manufacturer's instructions.
Questions about a specific setup? Write to [email protected]. We sell to businesses in the EU, excluding Denmark, Italy and Spain; prices are in EUR excluding VAT.