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K Kat

Ask the Experts: Which Type of Machine is Right for Me?

Navigating the available options in the world of home espresso machines can someti...
  • Jan 21, 2010
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K Kat

Video: Rancilio Silvia Limited Edition

As we recently wrote about, Rancilio released a 'pleather' version of their much b...
  • Jan 17, 2010
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K Kat

New! Limited Edition Rancilio Silvia Bordeaux

If just making really great espresso isn't enough for you and you're a bit of a sh...
  • Jan 8, 2010
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: Can I use Lemon Juice to Descale my Machine?

DIY lovers are all into the idea of using lemon juice or vinegar to descale their ...
  • Dec 10, 2009
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K Kat

Comparing Single Boiler Espresso Machines - Part Two

The final installment of our series comparing different classes of espresso machin...
  • Dec 9, 2009
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: What's Scale Build-Up?

We talk regularly about descaling a machine, but to what are we exactly referring?...
  • Nov 21, 2009
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K Kat

New! Rancilio Silvia Steam Wand Retrofit

If you have a version 1 or version 2 Rancilio Silvia, it might be well worth your ...
  • Oct 23, 2009
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K Kat

Attack of the Killer Scale

Look, we're not joking. Yes, there are a lot of things we poke fun at and crack wi...
  • Oct 13, 2009
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Make a Great Shot AND Maintain Your Boiler

The Rancilio Silvia often gets a bad rap out in the world because a lot of people ...
  • Oct 10, 2009
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Call for Reviews: Rancilio Silvia

Over on our new resource website, Brown Bean, we have been working hard on putting...
  • Sep 30, 2009
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Crew Review: Bottomless Portafilter

If you're interested in fine-tuning your grind and tamp -- or just really love a g...
  • Sep 7, 2009
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Rancilio Silvia V3 Single-Hole Steam Tip

When Rancilio was reworking the new Silvia, which was released in May, they tested...
  • Aug 30, 2009
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