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Black Rancilio Silvia espresso machine pulling a shot beside a latte and croissant - Seattle Coffee Gear
P Pat C

Why Buy a Rancilio Silvia? What 15 Years of Selling It Taught Us

A classic barely changed since the ’90s — and why beginners still pick it.
  • Nov 12, 2026
Finger pressing a button on a PID espresso machine temperature display reading 206 - Seattle Coffee Gear
P Pat C

PID Espresso Machines Explained: Can You Trust the Temperature on Your Screen?

Your PID isn’t lying to you, but the number on the screen doesn’t always tell the ...
  • Nov 10, 2026
Rocket Appartamento TCA and Rancilio Silvia Pro X espresso machines pulling shots side by side - Seattle Coffee Gear
P Pat C

Rancilio Silvia Pro X vs. Rocket Appartamento TCA: Which One's Right for You?

Two well-regarded Italian machines at a similar price, and neither one wins on pap...
  • Sep 24, 2026
Seattle Coffee Gear Podcast logo featuring the show title text over a coffee-themed background - Seattle Coffee Gear
P Pat C

Episode 25 - Is This Coffee Equipment Still Worth It? Part 2

This episode on the Seattle Coffee Gear Podcast: Pat and Jake talk about some mor...
  • Feb 9, 2022
Video Roundup: 2/4/2022 - Seattle Coffee Gear
P Pat C

Video Roundup: 2/4/2022

Hey coffee fans! We're back with another Video Roundup! This week we've got some ...
  • Feb 4, 2022
Crew Review: Rancilio Rocky Grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
F Felicia

Crew Review: Rancilio Rocky Grinder

It’s not hard to see why the Rancilio Rocky is one of our most popular grinders. B...
  • Nov 21, 2016
Overhead view of a coffee cup filled with a shot of espresso resting on a table surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
F Felicia

Crew Comparison: Rancilio Silvia M vs Crossland CC1

The single boiler espresso machine continues to be one of our top sellers with cro...
  • Sep 1, 2016
Coffee beans spilling out of a coffee cup onto a surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
F Felicia

Crew Comparison: Breville Infuser vs. Rancilio Silvia M

When it comes to purchasing a solid semi-automatic machine, the Rancilio Silvia M ...
  • Mar 17, 2016
A cup of espresso on a table next to a coffee grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
F Felicia

Crew Review: Rancilio Silvia M

Say hello to the latest version of Rancilio’s Silvia, the Rancilio Silvia M. Like ...
  • Feb 25, 2016
A cup of espresso on a table next to a coffee grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Comparison: Silvia vs Barista Express

In corner number one we have the Rancilio Silvia. An iconic single boiler machine,...
  • Sep 24, 2015
A flat lay of coffee drinks including lattes and espresso alongside a sugar bowl, milk jug, and spoons arranged on a table - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Morning Maintenance: Programming a PID

Time and temperature. If you break down the essentials of a good cup of coffee/sho...
  • Jun 27, 2015
Overhead view of a coffee cup filled with a shot of espresso resting on a table surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Morning Maintenance: Rancilio Silvia General Maintenance

So you have been brewing up some delicious espresso shots with your Rancilio Silvi...
  • Jun 22, 2015
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