How to Clean and Maintain Your Sage Coffee Machine for Long-Term Performance

Your Sage coffee machine is an investment — and like any great tool, it needs regular care to perform at its best. At Amici Coffee, we believe great coffee starts with a clean machine. Here’s how to properly clean and maintain your Sage machine so it keeps making café-quality drinks for years to come.

Daily Cleaning Tasks

• Rinse the Portafilter and Group Head: After each use, run hot water through the group head and rinse the portafilter to remove coffee residue.
• Purge and Wipe the Steam Wand: Always purge the wand immediately after steaming milk, then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
• Empty Drip Tray and Water Tank: Prevent mold and stale water by emptying and rinsing these daily.

Weekly Maintenance

Each week, perform a more thorough clean:

• Backflush the Machine: Use a blind filter (cleaning disc) with an approved espresso machine cleaning tablet. Run the cleaning cycle as recommended in your Sage manual.
• Clean the Shower Screen and Group Head Seal: Use a group head brush to remove build-up behind the portafilter area.

Monthly Deep Cleaning

• Descale the Machine: Use Sage’s official descaling solution or a safe alternative. This removes calcium and mineral buildup in the internal components.
• Clean Grinder Burrs (if built-in): Remove old grounds and oils by brushing the burrs clean. Some models also allow for a deep vacuum clean.

Signs Your Machine Needs Attention

• Espresso tastes off or sour
• Milk steamer loses pressure
• Water flow is restricted or uneven
• Visible coffee residue around group head

Keep It Running Smoothly

A clean machine produces better coffee and lasts much longer. Need cleaning supplies or want to upgrade your espresso setup? Shop our full Sage machine range or Amici’s freshly roasted beans to keep your barista journey going strong.

Take care of your Sage — and it’ll take care of your coffee.