From one of the most respected names in commercial espresso machines comes one of the best espresso machines ever introduced, the Rancillo Silvia Espresso machine. Although classified as a home espresso maker, it has many of the features found in commercial espresso machines, but at a much more affordable price. Rancilio features include a large marine brass boiler and a... Read More
Matching an espresso machine to your needs is the most important decision you need to make when considering to purchase an espresso machine. If the machine does not offer the proper balance and ease of use then the experience will not be good. Choosing the proper espresso machine is like a marriage for some of us espresso junkies. Searching for your match made in Java... 
Semi-automatic espresso machines are electric pump machines that were first introduced by Gaggia in the 1940's. They succeeded the Pistol machine mainly because of their comparative ease of use. The electric pump was easily able to produce the necessary pressure without the inconsistencies inherent of the human powered pistons. This system quickly replaced the Piston Style... 
