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• Stainless Steel Body - Linear Design!
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0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Where the hell is it?Jul 20, 2010
I purchased this item in June and have yet to receive it. So needless to say I am in no position to review an item I have never seen. Be careful when ordering from an Amazon outside merchant.
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Great for home useJul 18, 2010
If you know a thing or two about espresso, the Rancilio Silvia is perfect for home use. Having worked as a barista, I find it easy to use; someone without experience using a commercial espresso machine might have more difficulty. The large removable reservoir is nice, and daily cleaning is fairly simple. The 12 oz. copper boiler is small enough to heat up fairly quickly but large enough that it doesn't take too long to make multiple drinks when entertaining guests. The steam wand maintains adequate pressure to froth milk for a 12 oz. drink. The porta-filter and brew-head are solidly built, but the porta-filter doesn't sit quite level when tamping; it's a minor issue and easy to correct for if you're aware of it. Buy a proper aluminum tamper and tamping mat; the plastic tamper is pretty much worthless. You'll also want to invest in a groupa brush and steam wand brush for cleaning.
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Disappointing constructionJul 01, 2010
I read several positive reviews about the Rancilio Silvia and almost two years ago I finally bought a brand new one (from another vendor). The machine makes good coffee, however, after 18 months I noticed creases in the metal around the lip of the head assembly. More creases and bubbles appeared, and then the metal foil separated. I have never used any chemicals to clean the machine, only a wet cloth. Now the machine is an eyesore, and Rancilio Silvia doesn't consider the problem as covered by their warranty. I am very disappointed, and will not buy another Rancilio product again. Maybe the machine I received was defective, in which case I think that Rancilio should have agreed to repair it.
 Excellent espresso machine - when paired with a good burr grinder.Jan 25, 2010
I bought this espresso machine and the Rancilio Rocky doserless grinder 18 months ago, and I couldn't be happier with the quality of build, espresso / latte it makes! Yes, it does take practice to become competent with this setup, thats why I bought a digital precision scale which allows me to weigh the exact amount of beans before I put them in the grinder. This takes care of the dosing variable, and the only thing I adjust is the grinder - either courser or finer - depending on the coffee age, coffee type etc.
You MUST get a good tamper with this, otherwise you will not get good results. I also bought a deeper "more forgiving" double basket to replace the standard one it came with - lets me updose and get richer espresso. I am now able to dose up to 18grams instead of the 14 or 15grams the standard basket can take. Makes my shots much more consistent.
The fresher the coffee used the better, and if you are up for another hobby, roast your own at home! go to Sweet Marias' website to learn how and you will NEVER look back or use Boutique roasters again! Much cheaper per cup as well!
Make sure you descale the boiler and use cafizo or cafetto to clean the brewhead and you will have consistently AWESOME coffee - much better than any other upmarket snobby cafe in your city / state! Trust me, once you have mastered the technique to making consistent espresso and milk frothing, using 3 or 4 day old great quality home roasted coffee, you will know that it is one of life's best kept secrets!
So forget starbucks and all others who claim to be cafes, and get yourself a semi professional kit that will challenge you, but with practice you will be rewarded. Dont get cheap plastic KRUPS, or sunbeam appliances that break down right after the warranty period is up.
PS - This machine is not meant for more than 4 coffees with milk at a time, as it is only a single boiler, ie, you can only brew coffee or froth milk at one time. You can make more with this machine, but you will be taking longer to do fill all the orders.
Always toss out the 1st shot~Jan 09, 2010
I used to screw up making espresso on this thing all the time, then I finally listened to my husband. The crema is there, the flavor is there, the froth is there- It just requires certain steps. This machine makes it really easy- and there is no risk of severely burning yourself like I did with a cheapy plastic machine. (krups) The Krups would keep residual steam in the grounds compartment, so if I wanted to try making another espresso, I would turn the handle and get burned with hot steamy water.
1) turn it on for at least 20min before you want to pull a shot, make sure the water is fresh
2) Buy only Lavazza whole beans
3) Buy a burr grinder with grind size options
4) Grind beans fine
5) Press really hard to compress your coffee puck, keep pressing as hard as you can for at least 2 minutes.
6) Get a glass ready to catch some water- you will steam it first to get the machine's bowels going.
7) Steam some water out, keep it in your glass to warm it up.
8) start the espresso pull, pull out 2 oz. then save or toss this out, don't drink this.
9) dump out the grounds and fill it up, compacting like last time.
10) Pull the2nd espresso, this should be your keeper, put in pre-warmed glass.
11) Check the color and make sure it's opaque and creamy. It should resemble a Guinness.
12) Clean it out soon after, do water changes, use the right coffee machine cleaner.
For the right froth, you must keep your metal frothing pitcher in the fridge or freezer and have cold milk.
It work great and anyone can get it right- you just need to make the right compression on the coffee.
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