Melitta® Hygiene Highlights

Coffee beans contain essential oils – good for taste, challenging for hygiene. A fine film of grease settles in the pipes and continues to grow with each cup prepared. Even in the milk system of the fully automatic machine, every preparation leaves unpleasant traces. Therefore, the coffee system and the milk system must be cleaned daily according to the operating instructions if they have been used. Cleaned systems that have not been used for more than seven days should be cleaned again before operation. Please follow the cleaning instructions in the operating instructions of your coffee machines.

You can see it at first glance: We rely on high-quality materials and a no-frills, purist design for our coffee machines – and thus also on optimal conditions for hygiene safety. The housing of the Melitta® Cafina® XT series is made of refined aluminium, the spout is made of die-cast zinc. At the center is the touchscreen with a robust, 3 mm thick surface made of cut glass without pores in which residues could remain. Stainless steel shines in the separate hot water spout, in the steam wand and in the draining grid. Bean containers and instant containers are made of high-resistance polycarbonate. The smooth surfaces are satisfied with a damp cloth when cleaning. Bean and instant containers can be removed and cleaned in the dishwasher. Inside the coffee machines, high-quality components and materials such as the stainless steel brewing group not only ensure precise and almost wear-free processes, but also offer the best conditions for hygienically safe cleaning in a closed system.

Our partners can be proven to be sure that our fully automatic coffee machines support their HACCP plan. The renowned sensory laboratory Prof. Dr. Ulrich Haevecker in Berlin has tested our fully automatic coffee machines of the Melitta® Cafina® XT and CT series for hygiene safety. The HACCP programme verifies aspects directly related to the chemical, microbiological and physical hazards covered by HACCP: material safety, cleanability of equipment and hygiene requirements. Our tested machines meet all requirements and are allowed to bear the HACCP mark.

Good coffee taste and hygienically safe preparation go hand in hand. A constantly hot water temperature during preparation ensures the desired temperature in the cup and at the same time protects against germ formation in the pipes. High-performance boilers with very precise temperature control and good insulation keep the temperature constant. Short, insulated pipes, a pre-flush of the pipe with hot water and the coffee dispensing close to the brewing group ensure that the coffee retains its temperature on its way into the cup.

Our coffee machine cleaners have been specially developed for Melitta® Cafina® fully automatic machines and thus ensure reliable, hygienically safe cleaning performance. All cleaners are pre-dosed (tablet form or sachet) so that the correct dosage is always given. The machine therefore always gets:

• the right cleaner (one cleaner for everything)
• the right amount (pre-portioned)
• cleaning at the right time, as the system shows the necessary process on the display, and is thus optimally maintained and cleaned clean without leaving any residue.

One for all: Multi-Tab

The Multi-Tabs are the right product for descaling or cleaning milk and brewing systems, thus guaranteeing the longevity of the fully automatic machines. Phosphate-free and environmentally friendly. The Multi-Tab can be used to clean both the milk system, the coffee system (and the instant system). This means that only one cleaner is needed to safely clean all components of the fully automatic machine. For the milk system, an acidic AMC milk cleanse is also necessary once a week, as milk contains lime.

Our fully automatic coffee machines are also first-class milk machines. Cold milk, warm milk, cold milk foam, warm milk foam, hot milk foam. Liquid or creamy milk foam frothed with steam or, as the crowning bonus, the stable Melitta® TopFoam: Our Standard, Professional and TopFoam milk systems produce a wide variety of milk foam and sophisticated combinations of different milk and coffee preparations "by touch". Cappuccino, Cappuccino Italiano, Cappuccino TopFoam, Latte Macchiato, Latte Macchiato TopFoam, Latte Flat, Flat White, Espresso Shot, Whitepresso and, and, and. Really delicious in taste, easy and safe to prepare.

The hygienically safe processing of fresh milk is made possible by suitable milk coolers for cooling pre-cooled milk, which are available as building blocks for one or two types of milk, as a storage refrigerator or as a combination with cup warmers. The automatic cleaning program takes care of the daily cleaning of the milk system.

The set drawers of our fully automatic coffee machines are also made of high-quality plastic with a smooth surface and are easy to clean with a damp cloth or in the dishwasher (see operating instructions).

If you can place a waste container under your machine and have it equipped with the optional container drop, you save the intermediate storage of the set drawer and its cleaning. Another example of optional equipment that can simplify hygiene measures depending on the situation on site is 4-inch stands.

And: An optional transparent handle protector below the spout. It can only be opened when the preparation of the desired drink has been completely completed, thus avoiding premature grabbing and protecting against spills or splashes at the coffee dispenser due to misbehavior.

If you want to operate the fully automatic coffee machine without touching it, you can also use your smartphone or tablet. If the machine is equipped accordingly, the display of the coffee machine shows an individual QR code for contactless beverage purchases. Anyone who scans the QR code can choose from the current range of beverages on their smartphone or tablet and start preparing it there – without downloading or installing an app. Touching the screen of the coffee machine is then no longer necessary. The prerequisite for this is that your fully automatic coffee machine is equipped with a telemetry module and the Melitta® Remote Coffee software update. Talk to us!

We are there for you with the Melitta Professional team, whenever you have questions or requests about hygiene in coffee preparation. We provide you with everything you need for a successful coffee business from a single source and from our company. We are passionately committed to our more than 111-year tradition of making coffee a pleasure. Your personal contact person and our customer service technicians will be happy to help you on site, our office team is there for you on the phone or online. Contact us, we are your experts for special coffee specialties, professional coffee machines and technical service, from individual individual solutions to tailor-made overall concepts with financing offers and future-oriented digital services. Let's make your coffee business a pleasure together - we look forward to seeing you!