semi-automatic Articles

K Kat

Compare: Francis Francis X1 vs. Ascaso Dream UP

For the antique/retro lovers in the crowd, the X1 by Francis Francis and the Dream...

• Sep 27, 2010

K Kat

Crew Review: Francis Francis X1

We are not ashamed to admit that we have been diggin' hard on the Francis Francis ...

• Sep 24, 2010

K Kat

Espresso Machine Storage Tips

Leaving your machine alone for the winter? Need to store it or move it (by hand) t...

• Sep 17, 2010

K Kat

Brew Tips: Tamper Base Testing

Does the shape of your tamper's base make a significant difference in your shot's ...

• Sep 16, 2010

K Kat

Ascaso Dream UP: Boiler Refill & Temperature Surfing

The most frequent repair issue we see on Ascaso Dream machines (both the older ver...

• Aug 13, 2010

K Kat

Why Does my Rancilio Silvia Have 2 Water Intake Tubes?

A few times per week, a new Rancilio Silvia owner calls in with this question -- w...

• Aug 11, 2010

K Kat

Francis Francis X7 Internals

While working on a Francis Francis in our repair center, we found out it's awesom...

• Aug 6, 2010

K Kat

Ascaso Dream UP + Brew Head Upgrade

The Ascaso Dream UP is considered a 'versatile' espresso machine, meaning that -- ...

• Jul 26, 2010

K Kat

Video Crew Review: Izzo Alex II

The newly re-engineered Izzo Alex II is a semi-automatic espresso machine out to m...

• Jul 21, 2010

K Kat

Pre-ground Coffee Aging Test

We're big on freshly grinding your coffee before each shot, as pre-ground starts t...

• Jul 20, 2010

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