CoffeeKid - Hearthware, JJ Bean, Rancilio N. America, and more news (#)

„Had a very nifty phone call with one of the top guys at Rancilio North America, a relatively new organization that is primed to change Rancilio's North American representation for the better. Most of the convo was confidential, but what I can say is I was left with a very good feeling about where the company was headed, and exciting things are planned for Rancilio in the home and commercial market for the next few years. This news is also good for Canadians, as there is no longer a monopoly in Canada for Rancilio products - Rancilio N.A. is moving in.“

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Rancilio S.p.A. - Macchine per caffe' (#)

„As a leading manufacturer in this sector, we are particularly caring about the customers’ service, which is constantly operating through our distribution network and assures a prompt service on spare parts any time this is required. Our distributors have been trained at the Rancilio Technical Training Center and they can be considered quite reliable consultants at the time of the product choice and during the subsequent after-sale phase.“

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Tea & Coffee 08/04 - Everything Old Is New Again: especially when it’s private label (#)

„If the new introductions in equipment are any clue to assisting companies in creating either branded or private label programs, one would assume the foodservice segment is open to just about any customized program. During the SCAA Conference in Atlanta, a tour of the exhibit hall and conversations with companies like Bunn, Fetco, Curtis, Rancilio, Boyd and Gemini indicate the latest brewers, machinery and turn-key equipment programs have been designed to meet any foodservice budget.“

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Espresso! My Espresso! An Ongoing Internet Novel - CHAPTER (#)

„The output from the portafilter is noticeably thicker, resembling the "warmed honey" to which brewing espresso is so often compared. I rarely got that with the Rancilio basket. Give me a week or so before I comment on any taste difference, but my wife, unsolicited, mentioned this morning that her cappa had a "richer" taste to it. I will post my taste opinions in a week or two, but just from the looks of things, I think the switch to the La Marzocco basket is a good one.“

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CoffeeKid - The Rancilio Pages (#)

„Rancilio is an Italian company that produces a line of commercial machines for cafes and restaurants, and also what are, in my opinion, the best home machines you can buy under $500 US dollars. In 1998 and 1999, a buzz started about the Rancilio Silvia, which was brand new to the market. That buzz continued, and this segment of the CoffeeKid site is a bit part of that continuing excitement. I'm glad to be a part of it.“

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Coffee: Resources for home espresso (#)

„The doseritself has both positive and negative aspects, but the burrs on thebetter doser-grinders are conical instead of flat, which in myexperience leads to better uniformity of grind. We retired a Bialettidisk grinder (comparable to the Braun) about a year ago in favor ofthe Rancilio Rocky. The difference between the two at similarcoarseness is very obvious under a magnifier, and our espresso'squality has slightly but noticeably improved."“

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Electric Coffee (#)

„The Rancilio Rocky grinder is a top-grade, consumer mill made in Italy. It has the best quality burrs and a straight-forward adjustment to dial in the precise grind for espresso, regular-drip or other brewing methods. You can get it as an all-around mill, with a convenient front-mounted switch, or as a dedicated espresso mill, dressed up with a doser and coffee handle holder.“

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CoffeeGeek - Aabree Coffee Brings You the Rancilio MD40 Grinder (#)

„Take one look at the 50mm burr set on the Rancilio MD40 and you know it was built for precision, and built for long durability. Tempered, hardened stele, cut to a precise tooth pattern that ensures longevity in wear, and accuracy in grind. And while they are very easy to replace (and replacement parts are readily available), you can count on years and years of service from these burrs in the home environment.“

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"FRCN Espresso HOW TO Pages" (#)

„He used a process to control the temperature (outlined below) and charted his findings. From these we were able to see that the Rancilio Silvia can pull a shot with a temperature stability that was generally heretofore not thought possible from a home machine of such a (relatively) humble price point. Many thanks go to Greg for doing the testing and documentation to show the value of the process.“

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The Rancilio Rocky doserless - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Just in case our readers are not clear on the differences, the Rancilio Rocky Classic has a "doser" or mechanism on it that rations out portions of ground coffee into the portafilter. This has advantages and disadvantages. The beauty of the Dosered Rocky is that you can grind a wack of coffee and tap it out at leisure and not have to stop while brewing espresso to grind more joe.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Solis Crema Maestro Conical Burr Grinder (#)

„I use my Solis for grinding beans for a Braun auto drip coffee maker and a Rancilio Sylvia espresso maker. It does a great job for the drip coffee, and is pretty good for the espresso. I have noticed that occasionally the beans will stop feeding through the hopper-a small shake or stirring of the beans provides a quick fix (washing the hopper seems to make the problem go away).“

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View topic - coffee drive thru - Coffee Forum (#)

„I met with a gentlemen tonight who was informative and had similiar ideas. He sells both LaMarzocco and Rancilio machines. He spoke very highly of LaMarzocco but said the Rancilio is an awesome machine at a cheaper price. He also sells beans from a roaster named "The Supreme Bean" and said the beans are roasted when ordered.“

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"FRCN Espresso "HOW TO" Pages" (#)

„On some machines the parts described are easily removed and disassembled with the simplist of hand tools, but on other machines it's not so easy. I present these instructions here representing the procedure that I follow when backflushing my machine, a Rancilio Silvia. You assume all responsibility when using this information and I assume no liability for its use.“

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View topic - BITTER ESPRESSO - Coffee Forum (#)

„So, I will give a shortened version of a proper shot and then will reply to any more questions. I've been pulling on a Rancilio for about ten years now and believe this to be a good method. First, light roast or European espresso is going to give a much smoother flavor than an American roast espresso. The difference is only in roasting and is about 5 degrees F.“

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Café Forum | United Kingdom Coffee Companies (#)

„Leading supplier of speciality coffee making equipment, training, support, service and advice. Specilaise in Rancilio espresso coffee machines - Ellon Business Centre, Broomiesburn Road, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, DD5 3LR - Tel: +44 (0) 1358 729500 - Fax: +44 (0) 1358 729501 - Email: enquiries@coffeeparadise.co.uk - Url: www.coffeeparadise.co.uk “

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Espresso! My Espresso! An Ongoing Internet Novel - CHAPTER (#)

„     They had told me to start with Rocky set to about "8." It seems that Rancilio doesn't set the Rockys too accurately and there is some discrepancy between individual grinders. I checked mine and the burrs started to touch at about 4 or 5. I ground the first batch with the Rocky set at 8 as they recommended and it choked poor Silvia.“

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Rancilio Rocky Espresso Grinder Kit : illy caffè North America, Inc. (#)

„Made with professional burr grinders, this high-quality, Italian-made home grinder is perfect for serious espresso lovers. With exceptionally strong grinding wheels and the same motor used by Rancilio’s commercial grinder, the Rocky’s performance and durability are unmatched by any home grinder. The Rocky's features include:“

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CoffeeKid - Cheating Miss Silvia (#)

„Welcome to one of the most requested pieces ever on this website. This how to was done originally because I used to get as many as 5 or more emails a week from people specifically asking how to get a Rancilio Silvia up to temperature faster, or how to get more steam power and longevity from the machine.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„It's been in daily use now since November of 2001. It is a very good grinder, indeed, but with use limited to grinding for drip until recently, following the arrival of a brand-new Rancilio "Miss Silvia."“

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CoffeeGeek - Rancilio Silvia (#)

„A true benchmark machine, this machine made Rancilio a lot of money in the past four years - it has become the standard against which all other consumer, single boiler machines are measured against.“

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April Q&A - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„we received a (used) rancilio machine which is in good condition, but we do not know how to use a semi-commercial machine. Could you give instructions on how to set the machine up“

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View topic - looking for a quality metal body espresso machine - Coffee Forum (#)

„Is the Pasquini Livia 90 overkill? The Rancilio Silvia looks like an alternative. I am open to sugesstions.“

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Rancilio S.p.A. - Macchine per caffe' (#)

„Every year Rancilio participates to over 70 exhibitions all over the world and has over 350“

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Rancilio Silvia, Rancilio Rocky: Home Espresso Equipment at Sweet Maria's Coffee -Rancilio Miss Sylvia, Miss Silvia (#)

„Treat her well and we will treat you well! And here's a little movie of a Ristretto being made on my Miss Silvia. (This is a bit overextracted, with the grind a tad too fine, as you can see by the long time it drips until finally it starts to pour with the characteristic and desireable "mouse tail" appearance). But hey, it was a really good 1 ounce Ristretto!“

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