semi-automatic Articles

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

Grinder Throwdown: Virtuoso vs. Smartgrinder vs. Rocky

Looking for an entry-level espresso-grade grinder and not sure where to start? Wel...

• Aug 22, 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

Compare: DeLonghi Single Boiler Espresso Machines

In the market for a little dude? And by 'little dude' we mean a small single boile...

• Jul 25, 2012

K Kat

The Great Saeco Semi-Automatic Battle: Aroma vs. Venezia vs. Poemia

In search of a small single boiler espresso machine? Check out how these three mod...

• Jul 11, 2012

K Kat

Crew Review: DeLonghi EC860

As you know, it doesn't take much to make us happy, but something we love more tha...

• Jun 18, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Entry Level vs. Prosumer Coffee Gear

If you drop serious coin on your home espresso setup, will there be a practical pe...

• Jun 11, 2012

K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Poemia

It's the little espresso machine that could! Saeco's newest small single boiler es...

• Jun 6, 2012