Archive for the ‘Pasquini’ CategoryField Trip: Uesugi USA – Recycling Center
June 22nd, 2010
Where do espresso machines and coffee makers go to die? Not in the landfill, if we can help it! At Seattle Coffee Gear, we launched a recycling program last year in an effort to keep as many fully assembled machines from landing in the trash. Many of these are pretty complex — they have circuit boards, electrical wiring and miscellaneous metals that are best kept out of our ground water supply.  How to Steam & Brew with the Pasquini Livia 90
June 11th, 2010
In a follow-up to the basic specification, pros and cons review we did of the Pasquini Livia 90 a little over a year ago, we’ve finally strong-armed Gail into showing us how it works! Ask the Experts: Which Machines Need to be Backflushed?
May 28th, 2010
Cleaning and maintenance is a hot topic in this neck o’ the woods, but some folks aren’t clear on which specific maintenance routines apply to the type of machine they own. This comes up specifically in regard to backflushing — do you or don’t you? Hope for the Well Loved
May 24th, 2010
The most used component of any non-superautomatic espresso machine is the portafilter — it gets poked, prodded, pounded, grabbed, tweaked and occasionally tossed a little too far. We know that it’s nothing personal, and no reflection on your sentiment toward your machine, but these little suckers do bear the brunt of the espresso extraction process. Talking about Water Filters & Softeners
May 20th, 2010
Mineral content in your water will play a part in the coffee that you make and your machine’s longevity. In this video, Gail talks to us about a few different filters and softeners available for espresso machines, as well as explaining how a filter and softener differ. Manualicious
March 31st, 2010
Whatever the case, the fact of the matter is that now you have no wisdom to guide you. We created our manufacturer manual repository over at Brown Bean to connect you with the source code. We have manuals for a lot of models both current and historical, so if you’re looking for tips on how to perform maintenance or need to find out what that error code means, check ‘em out. The Grind: February 2010
February 4th, 2010
Seattle Coffee Gear’s monthly newsletter, The Grind, landed in an email box near you today — and if it wasn’t near enough for you to actually read it, you can do so here on the site or make sure you get up close and personal next month by signing up for future editions. This month, [...] Ask 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: How do I Keep my Grinder Chute Clean?
November 30th, 2009
One of the most popular questions we receive on a regular basis is around keeping the grinder chute free of clogs. Often, people will clean the burrs regularly, but forget about the chute and they’ll have inconsistent grind results because of that. It’s pretty easy to keep this area clean — watch as Gail demonstrates [...] |
