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K Kaylie

Ask Gail: Can I Use Oily Beans in a Superautomatic Espresso Machine?

If we had a nickel for every time we heard this question, or a dime for every time...

• Feb 26, 2015

K Kaylie

Brew Tips: How to Make a Macchiato

Sarah and Dori are back (at the same bat time on the same bat channel) and ready t...

• Nov 6, 2014

B Brenna

Brew Tips: How to Make a Cappuccino

It’s that time again! Yep, Dori and Sarah are back to teach you how make another o...

• Sep 23, 2014

B Brenna

Brew Tips: How to Make a Latte and a Mocha

Last week we gave you some tips on how to perfectly froth your milk for creating a...

• Aug 27, 2014

B Brenna

Brew Tips: How to Froth Milk

Among our most frequently asked questions is “how do you create perfectly frothed ...

• Aug 22, 2014

B Brenna

Tech Tips: Rancilio Classe 9 Xcelsius Programming

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

• Jul 30, 2014

B Brenna

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

B Brenna

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

B Brenna

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

B Brenna

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

B Brenna

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

B Brenna

Tech Tip: Your Boiler on Milk

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

• Feb 28, 2014