As we wrote about last month, we now have this handy little cleaning supply + coffee kit tailored specifically for drip coffee lovers everywhere. Watch Gail take us through what’s included in this kit, provided by Urnex.
Posts Tagged ‘maintenance’Crew Review: 1, 2, Brew Kit for Drip Coffee Makers
January 28th, 2011
New! 1, 2, Brew Kit for Drip Coffee Makers
December 27th, 2010
Roughly 80% of the machines that come into our repair center are having issues due to lack of regular maintenance, but keeping your machine tip-top also means your coffee will taste better as well. We know this and we hope you know this, but who really knows this (from a biased, albeit rather caring perspective) [...] Backflushing with Cafiza Tablets
December 13th, 2010
We have a wide array of cleaning products available — from descaler to milk frothing cleaner to backflushing detergent — and, admittedly, we sometimes get a little stuck in our ways. Machines with a three-way brew pressure release/solenoid valve (such as the Rancilio Silvia, La Spaziale machines, many of the Ascaso machines and any of [...] New! Seattle Coffee Gear’s Guide to Rocket Espresso DVD
November 30th, 2010
We are squealing like a gaggle of teenage girls outside a Guns n Roses concert a la 1989 (yes, we realize we’re aging ourselves here) because — at long last — Seattle Coffee Gear’s Guide to Rocket Espresso DVD is complete! Shot over the summer, sliced, diced and then lovingly molded into something akin to [...] Espresso Machine = Cozy Mouse House
October 29th, 2010
We recently received an espresso machine in our repair center that was sent to us for a simple leak in the dregs box. Unfortunately, the machine was stored for awhile in a location that was also frequented by mice and one of them took up a cozy residence in the machine’s dregs box! Watch Josh [...] Espresso Machine Storage Tips
September 17th, 2010
Leaving your machine alone for the winter? Need to store it or move it (by hand) to a new location? Gail gives us some tips on what you should do to prepare your machine so you limit the possibility of damage. Grinder Burr Test: Medium Roast vs. Dark Roast Beans
September 13th, 2010
While you won’t find us purporting that cleanliness is next to godliness, you will hear us talk about keeping your gadgets clean for the good of all involved. Because darker roasts (such as French or Italian) bring so much of the bean’s natural oil to the surface, we wondered how this impacts a grinder’s burrs: [...] 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? 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. How to Backflush the Rancilio Silvia
May 6th, 2010
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Backflushing the Rancilio Silvia is an essential element of it’s cleaning and maintenance routine. In fact, we say this about all machines that have a three-way solenoid/brew pressure release valve — such as machines with the E61 brew group, the Pasquini Livia 90, Ascaso Uno Pro and Duo series or the La Spaziale Vivaldi machines, among others. |
