It turns out that brewing espresso can get a bit messy. Drip trays and dreg boxes catch the runoff from your brewer during the brewing process This keeps your countertop clean and extra work to a minimum. Which is better drip or espresso? The espresso is always going to have a much higher concentration of … Read more
Amongst the worldwide leaders in our field, we champion made-in-italy quality with our coffee machines. Where is rancilio silvia manufactured? Amongst the worldwide leaders in our field, we champion Made-in-Italy quality with our coffee machines. Is rancilio a good brand? Conclusion. Rancilio is a great brand for high-volume cafes seeking an innovative, yet dependable espresso … Read more
You must use coffee that’s specifically roasted for making espresso and is a medium grind. Standard American/Northern European drip coffee (even “espresso blends”) won’t work because they are not ground to the proper consistency and contain too many bitter oils Can you use regular ground coffee for espresso? Can you use regular coffee beans in … Read more
Here’s a quick answer to the question: All coffee can be used for an espresso machine, provided it has the right fine grind. That said, many prefer to use dark roasted coffee due to its stronger flavor. In fact, you can sometimes find coffee labelled ‘espresso’ due to its darker roast. What kind of coffee … Read more
Say hello to the latest version of Rancilio’s Silvia, the Rancilio Silvia M. Like it’s predecessor, it features an all-over stainless steel body, traditional steam wand, and non-pressurized portafilter , but with some technical (and rather handy) upgrades. Is the Rancilio Silvia worth it? For my brewing preferences, I’d definitely buy the Rancilio Silvia for … Read more
A freshly pulled espresso should have some nice, rich crema floating on top- a by product of escaping co2 and nine bars of pressure. Although thick, reddish crema often designates a good shot, it doesn’t actually taste very good. Some espresso aficionados recommend skimming it off with your spoon How do you use espresso shots? … Read more