espresso machine Articles

K Kat

Field Trip: Uesugi USA - Recycling Center

Where do espresso machines and coffee makers go to die? Not in the landfill, if we...

• Jun 22, 2010

K Kat

Which is Better: 2 Hole or 4 Hole Steam Tip?

We often get asked whether or not a 4 hole steam tip is worth the upgrade on a mac...

• Jun 17, 2010

K Kat

Naked Espresso!

OK -- we're not naked, but the machine is! We have had folks ask us often how a su...

• Jun 16, 2010

K Kat

The Lowdown on Espresso Machine Thermostats

A style of thermostat often used in espresso machines is an analog bi-metal thermo...

• Jun 15, 2010

K Kat

How to Steam & Brew with the Pasquini Livia 90

In a follow-up to the basic specification, pros and cons review we did of the Pasq...

• Jun 11, 2010

K Kat

The 'Great' Breville Temperature Experiment

First we took brewing to the mat with The 'Great' Breville Brew Experiment, then w...

• Jun 10, 2010

K Kat

SCG is a Certified DeLonghi Repair Center

Adding to the laundry list of manufacturer repair certifications (such as Ascaso, ...

• Jun 3, 2010

K Kat

Ask the Experts: Which Machines Need to be Backflushed?

Cleaning and maintenance is a hot topic in this neck o' the woods, but some folks ...

• May 28, 2010

K Kat

Hope for the Well Loved

The most used component of any non-superautomatic espresso machine is the portafil...

• May 24, 2010

K Kat

Talking about Water Filters & Softeners

Mineral content in your water will play a part in the coffee that you make and you...

• May 20, 2010

K Kat

Compare: Jura Impressa Z5 vs. Saeco Xelsis

For a long time, we had what most people would consider an unnatural love for the ...

• May 12, 2010

K Kat

How to Backflush the Rancilio Silvia

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Backflushing the Rancilio Silvia is a...

• May 6, 2010