Archive for the ‘DeLonghi’ CategorySCG Tech Tips: Espresso Machine Maintenance & Care
February 22nd, 2012
So you’ve finally pulled together the courage to add up how much you’ve been spending on all those lattes, macchiatos and cappuccinos you’ve consumed at your local cafe everyday. After looking at the grand total you think, ‘Wow, I could’ve set up my own espresso shop!’ When considering their purchase, folks often think about the [...]  SCG’s Most Popular Coffee Gear – 2011
January 24th, 2012
Not that we’re encouraging you to keep up with the Joneses, but if you’re in the market for a new espresso machine, we thought it might be helpful to share which models sold the best over the last year. Broken down by budget, here is what other folks have chosen for their home espresso setup, [...] Crew Review: DeLonghi kMix Drip Coffee Maker
December 30th, 2011
As part of their colorful and compact series of new appliances, DeLonghi has introduced 5- and 10-cup drip coffee makers that are a definite upgrade in their aesthetic design. Watch Gail talk about the features of the kMix coffee maker and brew a couple pots o’ coffee to test out how it performs. Crew Review: DeLonghi kMix Espresso Machine
December 9th, 2011
While their semi-automatic machines are fairly standard performers in the budget-value market, their design has always left a bit to be desired — featuring a lot of plastics and lower end casing materials. DeLonghi’s new kMix series of appliances (ranging from toasters to blenders to coffee makers to espresso machines — and more) have a [...] Crew Review: DeLonghi Lattissima
December 5th, 2011
If you dig the convenience of a capsule espresso machine but are looking for a little one touch madness, this Delonghi – Nespresso hybrid may be the choice for you. Watch Gail break down its features, functionality and performance — making a few drinks and testing temperature. Gear Testing: DeLonghi Dolce Gusto
October 19th, 2011
You know that we are game to try almost anything — that’s how we ended up in this racket, after all! So when DeLonghi let us know that they had joined forces with Nescafe to try their hand at developing a capsule espresso machine, we rolled up our sleeves and got down to business. Not [...] Crew Review: DeLonghi Magnifica S Cappuccino
September 30th, 2011
In a sea of one-touch superautomatics, only the strong will survive! And the short — of course, we are biased since we are members of the goblin class. But if there’s one thing people don’t love about these highly functional robotic cappuccino machines, it’s that they often take up more counter space than a small [...] Gear Testing: DeLonghi ESAM 5400 Superautomatic
August 1st, 2011
Another superautomatic in DeLonghi’s arsenal is this Perfecta model, sans one-touch milk functionality. Watch as Gail takes us through its features and makes a latte. Tech Tip: Portafilter Positioning
May 27th, 2011
When is it time to say when? We’re often asked where the portafilter should be in respect to the machine — at a 90 degree angle? 45 degree? A little over to the right? Every machine will be a little bit different and the key is to make sure that it feels snug. Additionally, you’ll [...] Crew Review: DeLonghi Caffe Venezia
May 9th, 2011
Practicality is king with this budget-minded superautomatic from DeLonghi. Pretty sure the Caffe Venezia isn’t going to win any pretty design awards, but if you want a superauto for less than $600, its definitely worth considering. Gail takes us through its features and demonstrates whipping up a latte. |
