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Tech Tips: Rancilio Classe 9 Xcelsius Programming

We learned about the features and functionality of the Rancilio Classe 9 Xcelsius ...

• Jul 30, 2014

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Tech Tips: Cleaning and Maintaining a Drip Coffee Maker

Here at SCG, we discuss the importance of taking care of various espresso machines...

• Jun 11, 2014

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Removing Side Panels on Rocket Espresso Machines

One of the things we love the most about Rocket Espresso Machines is their beautif...

• Apr 14, 2014

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Advanced Menus on the New Breville Dual Boiler and Oracle

A couple of you have requested that we discuss some of the advanced features on th...

• Mar 17, 2014

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Semi-Automatic vs. Superautomatic Espresso Machines

If you are coffee connoisseur (or at least a budding one) by now you’ve probably h...

• Mar 12, 2014

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Brew Tips: How to Store Your Coffee Beans

You’ve found the perfect espresso machine or coffee maker for you and gotten some ...

• Mar 5, 2014

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Tech Tip: Your Boiler on Milk

When it comes to suffering home espresso machines, our repair technicians have see...

• Feb 28, 2014

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Descaling the Saeco Via Venezia

In case you’ve missed it, we frequently tout the importance of performing regular ...

• Feb 12, 2014

B Brenna

Brew Temperatures on Drip Coffee Makers

If you haven’t noticed, we love science! Of course the best part is conducting fun...

• Feb 10, 2014

B Brenna

Tech Tips: Test Mode on the Saeco Intuita

One of the hidden secrets of many espresso machines is that they come with an acce...

• Jan 31, 2014

B Brenna

How to Descale the Saeco Aroma

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to clean up and de-clutter aroun...

• Jan 15, 2014

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The Reluctant Barista: Milk Frothing Madness

How many how-to-froth-milk videos have you watched? They make it look so easy! Whi...

• Jan 1, 2014