{"title":"Barista tools alongside your espresso base: storage, milk, and maintenance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can already weigh and brew espresso. What else do you need for storage, milk, and maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose only a task you cannot yet perform well. These individual products do not form a mandatory Top 10 or a pre-packaged set. Scales and tamping aids are listed under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/debarista.com\/collections\/espresso-bereiding-thuis\" title=\"tools for brewing black espresso\"\u003etools for brewing black espresso\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStoring whole beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e the glass Pro-bus holds approximately 250 grams, with a USB-C rechargeable vacuum lid and date, temperature, and humidity display. Diameter 10 cm; height with lid not separately confirmed. Keep the glass dark and do not put ground coffee in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrothing milk:\u003c\/strong\u003e the black Italian stainless steel pitcher is 350 ml. That is the total capacity, not a fixed milk dose. Leave room for foam; the external dimensions including handle and spout are not confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning up pucks and loose grounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e the black stainless steel knock box measures 16 × 16 × 12 cm. Two black microfiber cloths of 30 × 30 cm are for around the machine; use a separate cloth for milk. The wide wooden coffee brush is for dry, accessible grounds, not for all openings in your machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning per type of residue:\u003c\/strong\u003e EVO 12 × 5 g is for coffee oil; MFC Powder Eco 12 × 10 g for milk residue; Renew 4 × 25 g for limescale; Grinder Clean 3 × 45 g for a suitable coffee grinder. These products are not interchangeable. Follow the label and the manual of your machine or grinder; not every machine can be backflushed or descaled at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you only drink black coffee, then a milk pitcher is not necessary. If you already have a suitable storage method or knock box, do not replace it just to have everything from this selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barista-essentials.nl\/collections\/barista-tools?ref=geertjandebaristaman\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View barista tools at Barista Essentials\"\u003eView the tools at Barista Essentials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAffiliate: via this link you will be redirected to Barista Essentials. They handle the order, shipping, returns, and the right of withdrawal. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/debarista.com\/pages\/geert-jan-de-baristaman\" title=\"Geert-Jan de Baristaman\"\u003eGeert-Jan de Baristaman\u003c\/a\u003e receives a commission without you paying any extra for it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"schoonmaakdoekjes-zwart-voor-de-espressomachine-barista-essentials","title":"Black Barista Cloths, 2-Pack: Keep Your Coffee Station Tidy | Barista Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoffee splashes and spilled grounds can quickly make your coffee area messy. Give this set of two black microfibre cloths, each measuring 30 × 30 cm, a dedicated role around your machine. Keep separate cloths for milk and the portafilter. Geert-Jan de Baristaman explains why using a clean cloth and changing it promptly matter more than colour alone. Order through Barista Essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Baristashop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47504557113678,"sku":"8720682221945","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4589\/9342\/files\/zwarte-barista-doek-gevouwen-debaristashop.jpg?v=1793328677"},{"product_id":"uitklopbak-vierkant-zwart-barista-essentials","title":"Matte Black Square Knock Box: A Dedicated Cleanup Spot | Barista Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dedicated place for used coffee pucks makes cleanup easier to manage. This matte-black square knock box takes up 16 × 16 cm of countertop space. Geert-Jan de Baristaman helps you decide whether that size suits your coffee corner. The box helps with waste disposal, not with dialing in your espresso. Order from Barista Essentials, which handles payment, delivery and returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Baristashop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47565868335438,"sku":"8720682220702","price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4589\/9342\/files\/vierkante-uitklopbak-mat-zwart-46282511417678.webp?v=1793299486"},{"product_id":"vacuum-voorraadbus-250gram-barista-essentials","title":"Pro 250 g Vacuum Coffee Canister: Store Beans Mindfully | Barista Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 250 g Pro glass canister helps you store whole coffee beans in a sealed container. Geert-Jan de Baristaman helps you choose based on how many beans you keep and your storage routine. The electronic lid helps seal the container but cannot make old beans fresh again. Store the glass away from light and do not use it for ground coffee. Order from Barista Essentials, which handles payment, delivery and returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Baristashop","offers":[{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":55021634191694,"sku":"8720682221761","price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4589\/9342\/files\/glazen-koffiebus-pro-vooraanzicht-17038.webp?v=1793296418"},{"product_id":"melk-opschuim-kan-zwart-350ml-voor-koffieliefhebbers-van-latte-art","title":"Black Italian milk jug 350 ml — froth smaller milk portions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis black Italian 350 ml milk jug is a compact choice for a small portion of milk. Use it to steam milk with the steam wand and then pour it into your espresso. The sloping rim and raised spout help with these steps. Choose a size that suits your cup, and leave room for the foam.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Baristashop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47575754539342,"sku":"8720682224236","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4589\/9342\/files\/zwarte-italiaanse-melkkan-350ml-product.png?v=1793369105"},{"product_id":"espressomachine-ontkalker-kalkverwijderaar-koffiemachine","title":"Cafetto Renew descaler 4 × 25 g – descale as directed by your machine manual","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimescale requires a different product from the one used to remove coffee oils or milk residue. Cafetto Renew is a descaling powder supplied in four 25-gram sachets. It helps remove limescale when your machine is suitable for this treatment. First check the manufacturer's descaling instructions: the correct solution strength and procedure vary between machines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Baristashop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49523867976014,"sku":"9345941270350","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4589\/9342\/files\/cafetto-renew-ontkalker-doos-vier-zakjes.webp?v=1793366857"},{"product_id":"cafetto-zetgroep-reiniger-verwijdert-koffieresten","title":"Cafetto EVO group head cleaner 12 × 5 g – remove coffee oils","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater alone does not always remove leftover coffee oils. Cafetto EVO helps clean the group head and suitable metal coffee machine parts more thoroughly. This pack contains twelve 5-gram sachets. Geert-Jan explains the difference between removing coffee oils and descaling, and what to check before using a blind filter for backflushing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Baristashop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49539118301518,"sku":"9345941104761","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4589\/9342\/files\/cafetto-evo-zetgroepreiniger-12-zakjes-5g-debaristashop.jpg?v=1793371599"},{"product_id":"koffiemaler-reiniger-grinder-reinigingsmiddel-schoonmaak-natuurlijke-reinigingstabletten","title":"Cafetto Grinder Clean 3 × 45 g — keep your coffee grinder clean","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoffee oils and old coffee residue can also build up inside your grinder. Cafetto Grinder Clean helps clean the inside of a compatible grinder by grinding the granules. You get three sachets of 45 g each. 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