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Weak coffee? Bitter shots? Nothing is broken. Old coffee oil and limescale are quietly clogging up your Barista Express, and each one needs a different fix. Here is the five minute clean, the full descale, and how to read the CLEAN / DESCALE light that most people misunderstand.

Two days in Centurion, fourteen of the country’s best baristas, and one seat on the plane to the World Barista Championship in Panama. This is what the 2026 SCASA Nationals felt like from the floor, and how Xander Venter of Robin Chat Coffee Roasters came out on top.

If your Delonghi Magnifica S is brewing weaker or slower coffee than it used to, the cause is almost always one of two things: coffee oil build-up in the brew unit, or limescale in the internal pipes. Both are normal, and both are fixable in under 15 minutes with the right process. Here’s how.

Jacques Cilliers has spent years fixing the coffee machines Cape Town’s cafés can’t afford to have break down. He was recently named Technician of the Year. We spent a day with him at Equiserve to find out what that recognition actually means.

A dirty machine doesn’t just make your coffee taste worse, it costs you money in the long run. Here’s the full two-step routine for cleaning and descaling your Saeco Minuto HD8763, plus how often to do it based on your water and usage.

Some people make coffee. Others give their lives to it. Episode 4 of the Barista Series, now live.

Discover how coffee brands are increasing margins by up to 293% and growing revenue by adding a private label coffee care range to their offering.

A simple guide to choosing the right cleaner for your coffee machine to improve coffee taste and protect your machine.

At Caffenu, we believe that great coffee starts with more than just quality beans and equipment, it starts with proper care and maintenance. That is why we are excited to announce our official partnership with Henlo Coffee, a South African brand that shares our commitment to delivering exceptional coffee experiences through quality machines and customer-focused […]

World Barista Champion 2024, Mikael Jasin, explains why a clean coffee machine is essential for flavour clarity, consistency, and getting the true taste from your coffee, without interference from old residue.

From humble beginnings to becoming South African Barista Champion 2023 + 2025 and AFCA Barista Champ 2025, Stevo’s journey is driven by curiosity, passion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We caught up with him to chat about where it all started, what keeps him motivated, and how he approaches coffee at the highest level.

Most coffee machines look clean on the outside, but technicians often find hidden buildup and wear inside. This article explains what they discover and why regular cleaning, descaling, and maintenance are essential for better coffee, performance, and machine longevity.