Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine with Iron Frame and Stainless Steel Side Panels, 11.4 by 13.4-Inch
This popular traditional style semi-automatic espresso machine is built to last. Its strong linear designed housing is constructed of an iron frame and stainless steel side panels. Built with Rancilio’s commercial grade group head for excellent heat stability and premium extraction quality. Features a patented ergonomic 58mm porta filter for superb extraction. These are the
Best sub-$1000 espresso machine for the home, period. With maybe the exception of the Expobar Office which sits right at the top of the limit, in the sub-$1000 price range, the Rancilio Silvia should be your only choice for a home espresso machine. Silvia is built like a tank. Treat it well, keep it clean, and it will last you for years.The Things You Want:* The portafilter (the bit that holds the coffee) is full-sized and solid chromed brass. It retains heat nicely, so the brew going into your cup is at a proper temperature. The…
This machine is fantastic and easy to use I worked at a coffee chain in college so I had a minimal passing familiarity with making espresso. That’s all the training I needed, and even if you never made espresso before, it’s not hard (if I can do it, you can do it). This machine is fantastic and easy to use. Quality of coffee is top-notch with a little practice — you could do worse with a cheaper machine, or you could pay more for something more automatic, but you won’t get better espresso. You will want to get a good burr grinder…
Silvia V3 a quality teacher for the amateur or newbie (like me) Hello everyone,I’m a newbie in this world. Few months before I thought espresso was written with an X (express-o) to give you an idea that espresso is in itself a language and a language I didn’t spoke that much (if any at all) so if you’re like me few months ago, chances are you’ve never tasted good coffee before, you just don’t know it. :)First I have to admit Coffee was never my thing but from some time now I wanted an espresso machine just for the look of it, not…