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Basket pre-heating plug | Cafelat Robot

14,90 €
Ex Tax: 12,42 €
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delivery on 19.11. (delivery options)

Cafelat Robot
Overall review: 4.4 (88%)

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Brand: Cafelat Robot
Description

The Robot Basket Plug is handy for pre-heating the piston or checking that the pressure gauge is working.

The Robot plug is already included in the package of Cafelat Robot Barista and the Cafelat Robot Regular.

The plug is made of food grade silicone (BPA free), the same material as the Robot piston seals are made of.

Material: silicone rubber (food-grade silicone, the product passed the SGS test , link to the certificate ).

Size: diameter approx. 5.8 cm, thickness 1.3 cm. Weight: approx. 20g. Color:  red. Packaging: 1 pc.

Preheating the Robot Piston

  1. To preheat the piston, wipe the basket well to ensure it is free of coffee particles.
  2. Push the blind plug all the way to the bottom of the basket then fill with hot water up to the top as usual.  
  3. Place into the machine and hold the levers down for 30-60 seconds to warm up the piston.  
  4. Remove the portafilter, pour out the water and pull out the plug.

The piston is now preheated and you can safely continue with the preparation of coffee.

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Reviews (10)
Summary review

According to many customers, the piston preheating plug is a very useful accessory for the Cafelat Robot, simplifying the preheating process.
Some users praise that it makes it much easier to reach the desired temperature for better espresso, especially with lighter roasts. The plug allows for efficient preheating of the plunger and basket, which for some users is absolutely essential for optimal results.

However, other customers point out possible sealing problems when used according to the manufacturer's instructions, which can lead to water leakage.
There are alternative methods of use that seem more reliable, but not always hygienic. Nevertheless, many appreciate the simplicity and functionality of this accessory, with some saying that it is not necessary to use it every time you make coffee if the Robot already maintains the temperature well. Ultimately, however, it is a simple and effective accessory that has earned high ratings.

Berend
19.02.2024
It works better than expected. Useful with lighter roasted coffee when you want a higher temperature of the robot and the basket, otherwise for us not necessary. How to use: simply put it in the basket, add hot water and let it rest it under the Cafelat Robot for 30 seconds (with no pressure, just let it rest). Than remove the water, remove pre-heating plug (easy with two fingers) and continue to make coffee.
Stavros
16.06.2023
Makes preheating the portafilter much easier. You need to use portafilter spout, preheats the portafilter but not of course the spout.
• Rated at 4barista.hu
Peter
30.07.2026
It's very expensive, and it's included in the package, so pay attention to that and don't buy an extra one at an unnecessarily high price.
Nagyon drága, és a csomagban is van ilyen, erre figyelj, ne vegyél fölöslegesen méregdrágán egy pluszt.
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Karol
31.01.2026
If you do it according to the manufacturer's instructions - put the stopper on the bottom of the poltafilter, pour boiling water, plug it into the robot and lower the arms slightly - often all the water can pour out the bottom. The tightness is random.
On the other hand, placing the stopper on top of the whipped coffee and pouring boiling water will ensure tightness, but seems unhygienic and there is a risk of scalding.
The cork acts unpredictably.
Jeśli robić to zgodnie ze wskazówkami producenta - kładziemy korek na dnie poltafiltra, zalewamy wrzątkiem, podpinamy do robota i lekko opuszczamy ramiona, to często cała woda potrafi wylecieć dołem. Szczelność jest losowa.
Natomiast umieszczanie korka na ubitej kawie i zalanie wrzątkiem zapewni szczelność, ale wydaje się być mało higieniczne i jest ryzyko poparzeniem.
Korek działa nieprzewidywalnie.
• Rated at 4barista.pl
Jacek
21.08.2025
I pour in the coffee, put on the filter paper and put the brewing cap on top. I pour in the boiling water, remove the silicone stopper after 15 seconds and insert the hot strainer. Only then do I pour boiling water over the basket and press. It is also good to preheat the plunger.
Sypię kawęm ubijam, zakładam bibułkę filtr i na to korek zaparzacza. Leję wrzątek, po 15 s wyjmuję ten silikonowy korek i wkładam gorące sitko. Dopiero wtedy zalewam kosz wrzątkiem i tłoczę. Tłok też dobrze jest wstępnie rozgrzać.
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Andi
17.03.2025
Simple accessories. I haven't needed it yet as the robot keeps the temperature very well.
Einfaches Zubehör. Habe ich bisher noch nicht gebraucht, da der Robot die Temperatur sehr gut hält.
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