Espresso Tamper
Espresso Tamper
The Rancilio Espresso Machine: Where Elegance Meets Steel
The Rancilio company has been producing high-end espresso machines since 1927, when Roberto Rancilio first established the "Officine meccaniche RR". Today, Rancilio is at the front of the espresso pack. In June 2008 the company expanded by purchasing Ergo coffee systems AG of Switzerland.
Most Rancilio espresso machines are large, commercial machines. For the private consumer, the Rancilio Silvia is one of the most acclaimed and well-rated espresso machines under a thousand dollars. It features an iron support frame while its body and control panels are made of stainless steel with a satin finish. The Silvia simply looks terrific on the countertop. It is quite heavy, which is an advantage because it will not budge when the portafilter is being locked it. It is very solidly built and like other Rancilio espresso machines it is also easily serviceable, with widely available parts.
The Silvia comes with the following accessories: one filter holder, a one-cup filter, a two-cup filter, measuring spoon, and coffee tamper. You can buy an optional pod adapter kit if you wish to take advantage of the convenience of espresso pods. The Silvia features a twelve-ounce boiler - a respectable size for a boiler in this class. The portafilter is made of marine-grade brass, which is a very good material because it helps to keep the temperature stable. Another feature that users really appreciate is the three-way solenoid valve. This valve depressurizes the group head after pulling a shot - the effect of that is that the used coffee grounds fall out of the portafilter as a solid disk, rather than as a soup of hot grounds.
Like other semi-professional espresso machines, the Silvia requires a bit of experience and education to use to its best advantage. You can manually control the brewing temperature, or order an optional digital temperature control. Since this Rancilio espresso machine is so popular, there are many internet sites with tips about using and troubleshooting Silvia to achieve that perfect shot of espresso.
When it comes to steaming and frothing milk, the Silvia has a hot water button to control the flow of water from the steam wand, as well as a steam button. It comes with a single-hole steam tip that is popular with consumers. The company also offers a three-hole steam tip as an option.
A good burr coffee grinder is vital for use with the Silvia - cheap grinders simply can't get the coffee fine enough. The Rancilio Rocky is a good choice. It is possible to buy the Silvia and the Rocky as a package to save money.
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All in all, when it comes to home espresso machines, the Rancilio Silvia is one of the best espresso machines around.
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