Posts Tagged ‘Rancilio’Crew Review: Rancilio Egro Commercial Superautomatic – Redux!
January 18th, 2012
When Gail first met this sophisticated robot about 18 months ago, they had a brief and fleeting affair, enabling her to get just a minor taste of its capabilities. We brought in a demo model a few months ago and Gail has now had the time to get up close and personal with Rancilio’s commercial [...]  Clump Testing on the Rancilio Rocky
March 2nd, 2011
To clump or not to clump — that is the question! You know that we shoot from the hip very often around here at Seattle Coffee Gear HQ and the whole subject of clumping seemed to be a little bit mythical. After all, you’re pressing down the grounds with the tamper so why would any [...] Crew Review: Rancilio Epoca S1 Tank Commercial Espresso
February 22nd, 2011
While perhaps not totally at home in your kitchen, this commercial-class machine is an excellent choice for locations that will not be doing a ton of espresso drinks but still want to be able to whip up the drinks in a timely, expert manner. The Epoca S1 comes with an internal water reservoir (no plumbing) [...] Tech Tip: Adjusting Your Grinder More Finely
September 10th, 2010
A public service announcement from our technical department regarding the care & feeding of your burr grinder. Crew Review: Rancilio Egro ONE Commercial Superauto
August 23rd, 2010
Got a spare $13k lying around that you’re just not sure what to do with? Of course you do! And the obvious expenditure is on a commercial-class superautomatic like the Rancilio Egro ONE. Rancilio Rocky Grinder Hopper & Oily Beans
August 12th, 2010
Another Rancilio-related FAQ is about the Rocky grinder. Over the last six months or so, we’ve seen an increase in customers contacting us with issues around the Rocky’s ability to effectively grind oilier dark-roasted beans. Gail talks to us about the issue and her theory about what’s going on. Tech Tip: Cleaning the Rancilio Rocky Grinder
November 28th, 2009
Extend the life of your grinder and minimize re-calibration and changing grinder function by regularly taking it apart and thoroughly cleaning out the burrs. While the excellent cleaning product Grindz is really good at keeping the burrs free of caked-up coffee grounds, nothing beats a disassemble and reassemble. In this video, Gail shows us how [...] Grinder Grounds Comparison
October 11th, 2009
Shopping around for a grinder, but don’t have the opportunity to see how it grinds? We took a few different models and produced some of their finest and coarsest grinds so you could see how they compare together. New! Seattle Coffee Gear’s Commercial Espresso Equipment
April 17th, 2009
We have a deep love for and commitment to the home espresso enthusiast, but as our passion for making excellent espresso at home has grown, we have been exploring commercial-grade equipment, too. Obviously, comparatively few of us can afford to drop $15k on an espresso machine for our homes, but if you’re looking to either [...] |
