semi-automatic espresso machine Articles

K Kat

Crew Review: Durgol Descaling Solution

If espresso machines had a kryptonite, it would be scale build-up. This silent kil...

• Nov 13, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Saeco Poemia & Saeco Aroma

If your kitchen counter space is at a premium, an espresso machine with a small fo...

• Nov 12, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Convenience of Superautos vs. Capsule vs. Pod Espresso Machines

If convenience is king in your household, your espresso machine selection will lik...

• Oct 30, 2012

K Kat

Selecting a Tamper for your Portafilter

It's not just about how sexy it looks on your countertop, baby. Well, okay, that's...

• Oct 5, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Rocket R58 vs. Rocket Hx Espresso Machines

For years now, we have had a deep and abiding love for Rocket Espresso's heat exch...

• Oct 2, 2012

K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Poemia with Non-Pressurized Portafilter Upgrade

There's a lot we love in the world; we're just Pollyanna like that. But if we had ...

• Sep 26, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Rancilio Silvia with PID vs. Nuova Simonelli Oscar

While these two machines certainly have some core functional differences, they are...

• Sep 4, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Heat Exchange Espresso Machines

Heat exchange espresso machines offer simultaneous brew and steam functionality by...

• Aug 31, 2012

K Kat

Blind Taste Test: Pasquini Liva 90 vs. Rocket Giotto Evoluzione

We pit these two heat exchangers up against each other to see how their shots comp...

• Aug 28, 2012

K Kat

Rancilio Silvia with PID: Shot Temp in Cup

If you retrofit a PID on a Rancilio Silvia, how should you calibrate it to ensure ...

• Aug 27, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Double Boiler Espresso Machines

It's time to get serious people. If you want to make excellent espresso drinks at...

• Aug 13, 2012

K Kat

Face Off: DeLonghi Single Boiler Espresso Machines

Earlier this week, Gail and Kat whet your appetite with an overview of the EC155, ...

• Jul 27, 2012