semi-automatic espresso machine Articles

K Kat

Video Crew Review: Ascaso Dream UP

Recently re-engineered to include a three-way solenoid/brew pressure release valve...

• Jul 19, 2010

K Kat

Video Crew Review: La Marzocco GS/3

As we wrote last week, Seattle Coffee Gear now carries the La Marzocco GS/3 -- and...

• Jul 13, 2010

K Kat

How to Make 'Cuban Coffee'

We don't know everything there is to know about Cuba or all the ways in which it's...

• Jul 12, 2010

K Kat

New at SCG: La Marzocco GS/3

If you have a pretty penny to spend on your home espresso setup, or you're looking...

• Jul 6, 2010

K Kat

Ascaso Duo Series Specs

Recently re-engineered, Ascaso's Duo series is designed to give you a little bit m...

• Jul 5, 2010

K Kat

Rancilio Silvia & La Marzocco Filter Basket Face Off

One of the best loved home espresso machines on the market is the Rancilio Silvia,...

• Jul 1, 2010

K Kat

Steam Test: Non-Fat vs. 2% vs. Whole Milks

Silky milky! We tested out non-dairy milks to see how well they produced microfoam...

• Jun 25, 2010

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

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

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