An In-Depth Look at the Newest Rancilio Silvia Model Manufacturer: Rancilio List Price: $649.99 Sale Price: Click here for best price Availability: Click here for availability I finally had a chance to sit down and conduct a thorough review of the current incarnation of the Rancilio Silvia home espresso machine, the V3. I have been [...] [...more]
I’ve debated for a while on whether or not it was appropriate to write an article on how to properly backflush the Rancilio Silvia. If you are not familiar with this cleaning and maintenance technique, it is essentially a way of removing oils and loose debris from the inaccessible areas of the brewing path within [...] [...more]
The primary impetus for purchasing my Rancilio Silvia and learning to make good espresso at home was to have control over my coffee and the process. Several years ago, after getting familiar with my Rancilio Silvia and learning proper espresso techniques, I had an interesting thought. The home espresso experience really only focuses on the [...] [...more]
One of the most popular aftermarket modifications for the Rancilio Silvia is the PID kit. The PID, or proportional integral derivative, unit is an electronic device which can be installed on the Rancilio Silvia to offer added control over the boiler heating element within the machine. Once installed, the device will adjust the boiler temperature [...] [...more]
While I may never be invited to give the keynote address at the commencement ceremonies of Latte Art University, I have been practicing what vaguely resembles latte art with my Rancilio Silvia for several years now. As you know, the Rancilio Silvia is an outstanding machine for producing steamed milk and with several other key [...] [...more]
If you’ve been reading this site for any amount of time, you’ll understand that my affinity for the Rancilio Silvia is unparalleled with respect to nearly anything else relating to coffee. However, in all fairness I though it was time that we took a look at possible alternatives to the Rancilio Silvia, meaning home espresso [...] [...more]
In our previous article, we discussed choosing a frothing pitcher to pair with your Rancilio Silvia and we’re going to continue the accessory discussion by exploring the importance of choosing a tamper. The tamper that comes with the Rancilio Silvia is a thin, plastic model which you should discard as soon as you open the [...] [...more]
If you own or have used a Rancilio Silvia, you’ll already be aware that the machine is capable of producing outstanding microfoam in the right hands. When it comes to milk-based espresso drinks, the Rancilio Silvia (all versions, really) can produce top-notch lattes, cappuccinos, and, my personal favorite, machiattos. The crux of steaming milk properly, [...] [...more]
As you’re no doubt aware by now, the Rancilio Silvia V3, or version 3, has been on the market for some time now and I finally had a chance to test one out while visiting a friend for SXSW a couple of weeks ago. No, I don’t own it yet, but it’s an absolutely beautiful [...] [...more]
The last article in our perfect shot walk through series for the Rancilio Silvia is here. In this article, we’re going to focus on proper extraction timing as the last step in getting a great shot of espresso from your Rancilio Silvia. Why is Timing Important? Generally, when you pull a shot of espresso, the [...] [...more]
