Archive for the ‘La Pavoni’ CategoryAsk the Experts: Which Type of Machine is Right for Me?
January 21st, 2010
Navigating the available options in the world of home espresso machines can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Functionally speaking, there are a few different basic variations: Manual/Lever: With these machines, you are the pump. You grind, tamp and control the pressure during the extraction. You also manage the whole steaming process. Semi-Automatic: Semi-automatics have 15 [...]  Ask the Experts: Can I use Lemon Juice to Descale my Machine?
December 10th, 2009
DIY lovers are all into the idea of using lemon juice or vinegar to descale their machines, but while the latter will leave a nasty residue and we don’t recommend it for that reason, the former just isn’t concentrated enough to do as an effective job in as an efficient manner as a concentrated citric [...] Ask the Experts: What’s Scale Build-Up?
November 21st, 2009
We talk regularly about descaling a machine, but to what are we exactly referring? In this video, Gail shows us the dirty truth about scale build up. Ask the Experts: What’s a PID?
November 18th, 2009
Single and double boiler espresso machines can have greater temperature control if a PID is installed to more minutely manage the thermostat on the boiler. In this video, Gail talks about what a PID is and gives us the lowdown on why you might want one and how you can get one. Frothing with the La Pavoni
November 17th, 2009
We really love the shots produced by La Pavoni’s manual lever machine the Europiccola, but the steaming isn’t as easy to get the hang of. While the boiler seems to produce enough steaming power, the angle of the wand is a little bit tricky to use. In this video, Gail tries a couple of techniques [...] Attack of the Killer Scale
October 13th, 2009
Look, we’re not joking. Yes, there are a lot of things we poke fun at and crack wise about, but scale build-up in your boiler is absolutely not one of them. And it will never be — oh no, we are deadly serious about this. Okay, not really, but scale build-up is often underestimated by [...] Call for Reviews: Rancilio Silvia
September 30th, 2009
Over on our new resource website, Brown Bean, we have been working hard on putting up editorial reviews of all kinds of espresso machines. We’ll be eventually expanding the reviews to include other kinds of equipment — grinders, accessories, even coffee — but a big part of us being able to provide a full picture [...] Brew Tip: Tamping Technique
September 29th, 2009
Need to work on your tamp? Watch Gail as she shows you her tamping technique and gives a few tips for an even tamp. Brew Tip: Dialing in Your Grinder
July 15th, 2009
If you’ve just picked up a new grinder or an espresso machine/grinder package and you’re wondering how to get it setup for that perfect shot extraction, check out this video. Gail shows us how to calibrate a grinder with an espresso machine and discusses tips for determining the extraction level and tweaking your puck. Ask the Experts: What is a Standard Grinder Setting?
May 26th, 2009
Q. I have a Rocky Doser grinder and would like to know what the standard setting is for my Quick Mill Alexia espresso machine. Can you tell me what number you have your demo model set to? A. Unfortunately, there is no standard setting for grinders and machines. Each grinder is going to be engineered [...] |
