Water Treatment for Cafés
Our water treatment solutions for café operators
As a coffee lover you know that water is the foundation upon which every cup of coffee is built – and serving your guests the perfect brew is a point of pride. With our water treatment solutions for coffee shops, you can take the first step towards that goal.
Reverse osmosis filters
Reliably remove chlorine and contaminants from water & enjoy great recovery rates.
Water mineralization
Add just the right minerals to your water and finally achieve that perfect brew.
Discover the RObust COFFEE
The 4-in-1 direct flow reverse osmosis filter system that will elevate your coffee game.
Why café operators trust Ecosoft
All-in-1 solution
Protect your equipment
Local water is sustainable water
Recommended products for your café
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Our services & support for café operators
We’re here for you. In person. So if you need help with your Ecosoft product, have any questions, or your café is faced with a unique water treatment challenge, just let us know.
We’d love to help.
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Your questions, answered
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What coffee machines can I use your water treatment systems with?
You can use our water treatment systems with any coffee machine as all our fittings are standardised.
Many of our café clients use our water filters for commercial coffee machines from brands like these:
- La Marzocco
- Sanremo
- Ascaso
- Astoria
- Faema
- Rancilio
- La Cimbali
- Rocket Espresso
- WMF
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Do your filtration products achieve SCA-compliant water for coffee making?
Yes, you can achieve SCA-compliant water with our products.
Our direct flow reverse osmosis filter RObust COFFEE was specifically designed for coffee making and delivers SCA-compliant water through four steps:
Step 1: Pre-filtration
Mechanical impurities, chlorine, chlorinated compounds and natural organic substances are removed from your inlet water.
Step 2: Membrane filtration (RO step)
The water is pushed through a semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane to remove 99.8% of dissolved impurities, including viruses and bacteria.
Step 3: Special coffee cartridge
Now the water is enriched with calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) to enhance the aromas of the coffee brewed by your baristas.
Step 4: Post-carbon filtration
In this final step, the water is purified one last time to remove any residual odours that might impair the taste and aroma of your coffee.
But even if you decide against the RObust COFFEE for whatever reason, you can combine one of our reverse osmosis filters in your café with sediment filters, water softeners and mineralisation cartridges as needed to achieve the water quality recommended by the SCA.
If you’re unsure how to do that, we’d love to help you plan the ideal water filtration system for your coffee shop.
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Can I use Ecosoft water treatment systems together with my existing infrastructure?
Yes, that is possible.
The universal construction of our water treatment systems allows for a very easy installation as well as combination with other brands.
Many café operators who don’t use our 4-in-1 solution RObust COFFEE, for example, combine one of our reverse osmosis filters like the RObust Mini or the RObust 1500 with the BWT Bestmin or another mineralisation cartridge.
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Which TDS do I need for the perfect brew and can I achieve it with Ecosoft?
Yes, you can achieve the TDS levels recommended by the SCA with Ecosoft water treatment systems.
The SCA recommends a TDS level of 75–250 ppm, although it’s important to note that the composition of the Total Dissolved Solids has a significant impact on the taste of your coffee.
With its combination of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg), the RObust COFFEE creates water that’s optimized to enhance the unique aromas of coffee.
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Do I need to use a tank with your water purification systems in my café?
While it’s not strictly necessary to use a tank when using our commercial water filtration system in your café, we do recommend it: Using a tank helps to average TDS levels in the water, which results in consistent coffee flavour.
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What water filtration system is best for espresso machines?
Systems using ion-exchange resin are quite popular for espresso machines. Actually, our water treatment systems have standardised fittings and match commercial coffee machines from various brands. For the best, consistent result, consider a powerful Ecosoft RObust COFFEE direct flow reverse osmosis system with a space-saving design.
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How often should cafe filtration systems be changed?
You do not have to change the filtration system. It is enough to replace cartridges roughly every 3 months and membranes every 12 months.
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Can one system support several coffee machines?
Yes, our filtration systems can support multiple coffee machines.
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What should cafes consider when choosing water treatment?
Cafes should consider the desired effect provided by various technologies, whether it is a softener or an RO filter. Also, the inlet water quality does matter (pH, TDS, hardness, chemical content, etc.).
To provide a cafe with high-quality purified water that complements any drink and to avoid scale in espresso machines and kitchen appliances, Ecosoft offers a range of water treatment solutions based on various technologies to enable exactly the effect expected. Do you have a laboratory attached to your cafe business for continuous quality control? We have some purification systems for these specific needs, too!
Common Water Issues for Cafes
Water is paramount for beverages, as it can entirely change the taste through its mineral composition. Every contaminant in water invisibly modifies its flavour, which can dramatically spoil coffee, tea, cacao, and any diluted drinks served in cafes. For instance, hard water rich in calcium and magnesium fails to extract flavours properly and introduces an unpleasant aftertaste.
Moreover, minerals act as catalysts for various chemical processes. Coffee compounds are particularly sensitive. They are bound by hard minerals that remove delicate aromas from a beverage. Not only is a bright and balanced taste impossible with poor-quality water, but also, chemicals, like chlorine, always remain present and recognisable in a drink.
Another big issue for cafes is a limescale buildup in water pipes and appliances, which causes their premature wear and increases energy consumption. Avoiding deposits prevents lowering maintenance costs and sudden disruptions to business processes caused by equipment breakdowns.
Filtration Systems for Coffee and Beverages
The best solution to the above issues is using multi-stage water treatment that removes sediments, hard minerals, and other contaminants, including bacteria and viruses. Such filtration systems consist of several special modules that perform different tasks and add mineral profiles to serve guests of a cafe the perfect brew. Also, you can use a unit for only one treatment purpose and remove hardness, chlorine, or iron. Ecosoft’s catalogue includes:
- reverse osmosis filters;
- water mineralisation products;
- water softeners;
- sediment filters;
- cartridges, media, membrane elements, and other needed consumables.
After processing, water has a fresh taste and an appropriate composition to ensure original recipes and meet SCA standards for water quality.
Benefits of Filtered Water for Taste Consistency
It is paramount for cafes to deliver a similar sensory experience related to mouthfeel every single time when dishes and beverages from the menu are served. Taste consistency is what guests expect when they visit the venue. To meet the customers’ expectations, tight control over ingredient sourcing is needed. And as water is the second most important component in coffee, it should be tested and treated with reliable technologies to prove business efficiency.
Choosing a Water Filtration System for a Cafe
To select a water filtration system for a cafe, reach out to our customer support team and get a comprehensive, free consultation. We’ll tell you about our solutions and offer the filtration system that matches your particular conditions. It is important to know the quality of source water, whether it comes from a well or the mains, as filtration systems are designed to treat only water with preset characteristics. Also, you should understand how much water is consumed at a peak moment during the day to find the unit with suitable performance defined by the flow rate.
Why Do Cafe Owners Choose Ecosoft Water Filtration Systems?
In our online shop, we have a wide selection of water treatment solutions, including a tailored order that enables exact matching. Our offer is designed not only for cafes, but for other businesses dependent on water quality, including data centres or car washes. Our customers buy high-quality products at a reasonable price and pay for only the results they need. Our products are all certified. The efficiency is proven by official documentation and positive reviews from customers. The systems are easy to use and maintain. If assistance is required, we provide on-site services from our local partners. For quick help, you can use a 24/7 AI chatbot on our website. Or you are welcome to call us at +32 275 80 370 or send an email.