Posts Tagged ‘semi-automatic espresso machine’New! Non-Pressurized & Bottomless Portafilters for Saeco & Starbucks Machines
December 23rd, 2011
The most popular mod/upgrade to Saeco and Starbucks semi-automatic machines is the non-pressurized portafilter, which turns a pretty basic machine into one that can produce shots that rival gear several hundred dollars up the food chain. When the last of them that Saeco had produced were gone, we knew we had to do something to [...]  Compare: Breville Dual Boiler vs. Rancilio Silvia
November 21st, 2011
In another of our not-so-infamous grudge matches, we pit Breville’s new Dual Boiler against the tried and true single boiler Rancilio Silvia, featuring a PID retrofit. Other than having an additional boiler on its side, how does this new machine measure up against the Silvia? Watch as Gail takes us through the usual specs, features [...] Compare: Breville Barista Express vs. Rancilio Silvia
November 9th, 2011
After a couple of requests for this comparison model, Gail breaks it down for us: features, pros, cons, performance, etc. While the Barista Express includes a built-in grinder and a lower price tag, the Silvia + Rocky combo is a time honored tradition. Watch Gail go through their specs and whip up a latte on [...] Compare: Rocket Giotto vs. Nuova Simonelli Musica
November 2nd, 2011
We’d be hard pressed to choose between these two models ourselves, and we’ve had several customers ask us for a comparison between the two. The Rocket Giotto and Nuova Simonelli Musica are high end home machines with similar features and practical performance, but the Musica does have programming functionality and is NSF rated for use [...] Experimenting with Ristrettos
October 28th, 2011
You know that since we are part of the goblin class, we love short things, right? It took us awhile to strong arm Gail into doing a ristretto comparison on several different machines, but we finally wore her down and here is the proof of our labors! Watch as Gail pulls double ristretto shots (1.5 [...] Compare: Saeco Aroma vs. Saeco Via Venezia
October 26th, 2011
These little workhorses are some of our most popular machines because their build quality and functionality are great for their price. Gail talks to us about the similarities and differences between the Aroma and the Via Venezia, including which machine is better suited for different drink preparations. How Much Time to Make 4 Lattes?
October 3rd, 2011
If you’ve got a party rockin’ hard, you don’t really want to be away from it too long, do you? That’s the question posed to us by several of our YouTube viewers: How long does it take to make 4 lattes on a few different machines? So we asked Bunny to perform some testing for [...] La Marzocco Linea: Cups per Hour with Jess & Gail
August 19th, 2011
When we locked Gail in a room alone with the La Marzocco Linea and Mahlkonig K30 Vario, she was able to whip up 41 lattes in an hour. How many can she make with the assistance of the lovely Jess? Find out in this riveting video that demonstrates the importance of teamwork when making lattes [...] Compare: Rancilio Silvia vs. Ascaso Dream UP
August 17th, 2011
For those of you looking to pick up a mid-range single boiler espresso machine, the Rancilio Silvia and the Ascaso Dream UP are two models worth investigating. Similar in function and price range, Gail walks us through their features and functionality, as well as what she likes and doesn’t like about them. SCG Certified Refurb Specs
July 29th, 2011
We asked Patrick, who leads our team in dedicated refurbishing of espresso machines, to talk to us about the process they follow when they’re rebuilding a machine. He talks about testing, part replacement, aesthetic quirks and what they go through in preparing a refurb. |
