Espresso Machine

Rancilio Espresso Machine-The Machine With A Difference

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Millions of people start their day with a cup of steaming, frothy coffee. Caffeine in the coffee keeps you awake and energized. In the olden days people made coffee the traditional way but now there is a plethora of coffee machines available in the market. The coffee lover is spoilt for choice. Of course it is a bit confusing to decide which machine to go for but if you are a lover of espresso then the Rancilio espresso machine would be your best bet. Rancilio is in this field since 1927. So, it has experience on its side.

What exactly is an espresso? Seven to ten grams of coffee is crushed finely. Water is heated to 90°C. It is forced through this powder at a pressure of 900 kilopascal. The force applied is 130 newton. Your espresso coffee is ready. It is stronger and denser than ordinary coffee. Espresso machines should be of excellent quality. Heat should be generated by a thermoblock which is available in most medium priced machines. Water is heated by a thermoblock as it flows towards the pump. Pressure of the pump should be a minimum of nine bar.

The Rancilio Rocky and Rocky Doserless are some models available in the market but the Rancilio Silvia espresso machine is renowned and much admired amongst all the available brands. It is available for less than a thousand dollars. It weighs 35 pounds. The frame is made of iron while the body is made of steel which is resistant to corrosion. No plastic comes in contact with your coffee, only steel. It has a satin finish and is bulky.

So, it does not move when the port filter is attached to it. Its spare parts are easily available so, servicing will be a breeze. The portafilter is made of brass. This helps to keep the temperature stable. The solenoid valve releases the pressure on the coffee grounds after the coffee is extracted resulting in the falling out of a solid mass of the grounds instead of a semi liquid mess. The size of the decanter is 12 ounce. The brewing temperature can be controlled.

You could do it manually or digitally. There is a hot water as well as a steam button. This allows you to heat milk to a very high temperature. The steam tip comes with a single or three holes. The burr grinder grinds all the coffee powder uniformly. The Rancilio espresso machine comes with a filter holder and 1 as well as 2 cup filters. A measuring spoon is also available along with a coffee tamper.

The semi-automatic machine requires you to grind the beans yourself. It takes up to 45 minutes to heat. It is ideal for experienced coffee makers. Beginners should opt for the automatic machine which needs less than a quarter of an hour to heat. So, decide which one of the two is best suited for you and enjoy the experience of drinking good espresso for a lifetime.