Archive for the ‘Reviews’ CategoryWhich Portafilter is Right for You?
April 11th, 2012
So you’re in the market for an espresso machine and you’re not sure what all these different portafilter styles are about, eh? We’ve created this handy guide to break ‘em down for you. Pressurized A great learning tool for the newbie barista, the pressurized portafilter can be found on most entry level machines and takes [...]  Crew Review: Atomic Cafe – Espresso Coffees
March 30th, 2012
Time for our second round of tastings! In this episode, Gail and Allison taste shots from Atomic Cafe’s selection of espresso-oriented blends and beans. Watch to find out their thoughts on these new coffee offerings. The Lowdown on Bikini Barista Stands
March 28th, 2012
Putting our noses to the grindstone and getting our hands dirty like the intrepid reporters that we are, Kaylie and I hit the streets with one question on our mind: What’s all the hullabaloo with bikini barista stands? As far as we can tell (through very informal polling of other crew mates who hail from [...] Crew Review: Atomic Cafe — Drip Coffees
March 26th, 2012
It’s tasting time, again! We recently added Atomic Cafe‘s coffees to our selection and so we asked Allison & Gail to perform one of their tasting sprees. In this episode, watch as prepare pour overs of a few different drip-oriented coffees. Crew Review: Baratza Encore Grinder
March 23rd, 2012
Introducing Baratza’s newest entry-level grinder, the Encore! Featuring their Gear Box 2.0 upgrade — which will provide for greater strength and durability throughout the grinder’s life — it otherwise looks almost identical to their former entry-level Maestro series. But looks can be deceiving! While its predecessors worked only for espresso machines that featured pressurized baskets [...] Crew Review: Saeco Odea Cappuccino
March 12th, 2012
Superautomatics can’t be beat when it comes to ease of use and convenience. Saeco’s recent addition to their Odea series not only brews up your shot at the touch of a button, it also provides you with an optional cappuccinatore for auto-frothing on the side. Watch Gail take us through the features and functionality, then [...] Crew Review: Handpresso Wild Hybrid
March 9th, 2012
If you can’t live without the hope of espresso resting squarely in your back pocket, Handpresso‘s series of portable espresso makers were developed specifically with you in mind. Formerly, they offered the Wild version for use with ESE pods and the Domepod version for use with ground coffee. Now they’ve combined both functions in one [...] SCG 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 [...] Blind Taste Test: Technivorm vs. Bonavita Coffee Makers
February 20th, 2012
Things were getting a little bit docile around these parts, so it was clearly time for another grudge match! We asked Gail to brew a pot of coffee in the Technivorm Moccamaster KB741 and in the Bonavita Coffee Maker, then line ‘em up and see which our trusty crew members preferred. Watch as Rade, Allison, [...] SCG’s Most Popular Non-Electric Coffee Gear – 2011
February 10th, 2012
When it comes to great coffee or espresso, it doesn’t always mean it has to come out of a fancy shmancy high-tech espresso machine. Check out 2011′s most popular gear that didn’t require an outlet. Under $25.00 #1: Aeropress – $25.95 A specialty tool approved by many newbie espresso lovers and coffee connoisseurs alike, the [...] |
