espresso machine Articles

K Kat

Ask the Experts: Do I Need to Backflush if I Descale?

If you have an espresso machine with a three-way brew pressure release valve, you ...

• Sep 25, 2009

K Kat

Under Pressure

Espresso machines often list 15 - 17 BAR pumps in their technical specifications, ...

• Sep 23, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Jura Capresso Impressa Z5 Superautomatic

Possibly our favorite one-touch cappuccino superautomatic espresso machine, the Z5...

• Sep 19, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: DeLonghi Gran Dama Superautomatic Espresso Machine

Love the convenience of a one-touch? DeLonghi's Gran Dama has some great features,...

• Sep 15, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Jura Capresso Impressa J5 Superautomatic Espresso Machine

For a fairly simple superautomatic with some programmability and without the price...

• Sep 13, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: DeLonghi EC140B Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

For an espresso machine under $100, DeLonghi's EC140B isn't half bad. In this vide...

• Sep 9, 2009

K Kat

New! Breville Die-Cast Programmable Espresso Machine BES820XL

Always on the look-out to expand the vast array of espresso machines we have avail...

• Sep 4, 2009

K Kat

Rancilio Silvia V3 Single-Hole Steam Tip

When Rancilio was reworking the new Silvia, which was released in May, they tested...

• Aug 30, 2009

K Kat

Curves of Steel

One of our favorite methods for making coffee at home is using our moka pot on the...

• Aug 24, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Ascaso Dream

Gorgeous line and a whole lot of attitude, the Ascaso Dream single boiler semi-aut...

• Aug 23, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Quick Mill Anita

A great semi-automatic, heat exchange espresso machine, the Quick Mill Anita gives...

• Aug 22, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: La Valentina

Grimac Royal Falcon's La Valentina comes in either semi-automatic or automatic ver...

• Aug 19, 2009