Pallo Coffee tool

    The Pallo Coffee tool is a group head brush. A group head is the receiver for the portafilter, which includes; the screen, the gasket, and the groove. So, why do I need a “group head brush” couldn’t I use any old brush? Well yes, if you like burning your hand and not removing all of the coffee grounds hiding in the group; then ya, go for it. One of the things that makes this a great  tool is the brush itself. Each bristle is a thick round, made of a stiff nylon. Also they are arranged in a circle and the bristles are long, about an inch, so they fit up in the groove where the portafilter fits into. There is also a stainless steal poker which can be used to unclog your steam wands hole or holes. Another great thing is the handle. The handle near the brush has a ribbing that deflects the water down keeping it from traveling down the handle and onto your hand. The handle has a thumb rest and is angled so as you hold it the brush and ribbing remains parallel to the ground while your hand is at a comfortable angle. There is a measuring spoon at the end of the handle which is about one tsp. and is perfect for measuring out JoeGlo a back flushing detergent (also one of Pallo’s products ). Another great feature is that the bristles are replaceable, they just screw in place.  I know that this is the most used espresso machine tool I have, also it is quite possibly the best $9.00 I have spent to keep my machine clean.



Once Again The Pros:
1.Inexpensive Around $9.00.
2.Does a great job at cleaning your group head.                                                                 
3.Comes in 3 colors, red, black, and orange.
4.Very durable.
5.Replaceable bristles.
6.Easy to clean.

And The Cons
1.The replacement bristles are a bit pricey three for around $9.00

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Pallo Coffee tool by Noah Brewer is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.