semi-automatic Articles

P Pat C

Top 3 Luxury Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines

We’re nearing the end of our 2021 Top 3 content, but we’ve got a little bit more f...

• Oct 1, 2021

P Pat C

Dialing In Your Espresso Shots

Dialing in an espresso shot is a major topic when it comes to learning how to use ...

• Jul 28, 2021

P Pat C

Weigh Your Espresso Shots!

Most people know that the ratio of water to coffee is one of the most important pa...

• Jun 30, 2021

P Pat C

Holiday Buying Guide: Semi-Automatics

It’s November, which means Turkey day is rapidly approaching. Let’s be honest, wha...

• Nov 14, 2018

B Ben

SCG Exclusive: Rocket Espresso R58 - Il Centesimo Giro d'Italia Edition

What does it take to pull the perfect shot of espresso? Patience. Expertise. Preci...

• Sep 18, 2017

B Ben

Seattle Coffee Gear + illy: Be Your Own Barista

It’s a frustrating question that has plagued many a coffee aficionado throughout t...

• Aug 22, 2017

F Felicia

Crew Review: Ascaso Basic Espresso Machine

Basic gets a whole new definition with the Ascaso Basic Espresso Machine! Sure, it...

• Jan 2, 2017

F Felicia

Crew Review: Capresso EC Pro

The Capresso EC Pro is one of our favorite machines to recommend to entry-level ba...

• May 23, 2016

F Felicia

Crew Comparison: Nuova Simonelli Oscar II vs. Oscar

“Life in plastic—it’s fantastic!” Said no coffee lover ever—we felt the same way a...

• May 20, 2016

F Felicia

Crew Review: Rocket Espresso Appartamento

The Rocket Espresso Appartamento’s apartment-size footprint means you don’t have t...

• May 18, 2016

F Felicia

Crew Review: Nuova Simonelli Oscar II

The future is here. You’ve been asking for it and finally we’ve got it! We unboxed...

• May 2, 2016

F Felicia

Crew Comparison: Breville Infuser vs. Rancilio Silvia M

When it comes to purchasing a solid semi-automatic machine, the Rancilio Silvia M ...

• Mar 17, 2016