The accessories around an espresso machine keep coffee service quick, clean and consistent. This collection covers knock tubes for spent coffee, a standalone milk frother and steamer, water filtration for coffee machines, and paper filters, for cafes, restaurants and espresso bars.
What is in the range
Knock tubes
A knock tube takes spent coffee pucks straight from the handle. The DS86L knock out waste tube stands 900 mm tall on a 230 mm square footprint, with a durable acrylic knock bar, a removable top for emptying and a secure base plate so it stays put when struck. A floor-standing tube holds far more than a benchtop knock box, so it is emptied less often in a busy cafe.
Milk frother and steamer
The Benchstar CS-MFS7B is a commercial milk frother and steamer with a large-capacity boiler and a four-hole steam nozzle for dense, even foam. It also draws hot water and handles tea, so one machine covers three jobs on a crowded bench. It needs a 15 A outlet.
Water filtration
Water quality affects both the taste of coffee and the life of the machine. The BWT WFE2500 water filter removes particles, flavour-affecting substances and the taste of chlorine, and is designed to manage the mineral balance and pH of the water. It helps protect the machine from scale and corrosion.
Paper filters
Caferina filters are supplied in packs of 1,000.
Why water filtration matters
Hard water leaves scale in boilers and pipes, which slows heating, blocks valves and leads to costly repairs. Soft or poorly balanced water can cause corrosion. A filter matched to your water and your machine protects the equipment and keeps the coffee tasting consistent. Change cartridges on the schedule the filter maker recommends.
What to check before you order
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Volume. Choose a knock tube or box sized to how many shots you pull.
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Power. Check the supply for powered items; the CS-MFS7B needs 15 A.
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Water. Check your local water hardness when choosing filtration.
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Space. Measure the bench and floor around the machine.
For grinders, see our commercial coffee grinders, or read our commercial coffee machine buying guide. Popular items include the Benchstar CS-MFS7B milk frother and the BWT WFE2500 water filter.
Frequently asked questions
Why use a water filter on a coffee machine?
A filter reduces scale and corrosion that damage boilers and valves, and removes chlorine taste, so the machine lasts longer and the coffee tastes consistent.
What is a knock tube?
A floor-standing container with a knock bar for emptying spent coffee from the handle. It holds more than a benchtop knock box, so it needs emptying less often.
Can a milk frother also make hot water?
Yes, on some models. The Benchstar CS-MFS7B froths and steams milk, draws hot water and handles tea.
Does the Benchstar CS-MFS7B need a special power outlet?
Yes. It needs a 15 A outlet.
How often should I change a coffee machine water filter?
Follow the filter maker's schedule, which depends on your water and the volume you use.
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