The Rancilio Silvia home espresso machine is for those who are serious about their coffee. The Rancilio Silvia doesn't sport unnecessary dials and gadgets, instead, this Rancilio is only concerned about producing a great shot of espresso. This coffee machine doesn't have any crema enhancing features nor does it have any automated functions, so you, the coffee connoisseur have full control over each shot that gently rolls from this espresso machine. What you get for your investment in the Rancilio Silvia is a classic, elegantly designed solid chunk of metal enveloping a collection of robust components culminating into one of the finest examples of modern day Italian engineering.
Lets now take a look at what the Rancilio Silvia has to offer. The four switches on the stainless steel housing are very sturdy and you just know the knob for the steam and hot water will definitely not just fall off on your hand! The Rancilio Silvia has a solid brass group head for excellent heat storage, which is so important when producing a fine espresso. Rancilio has an easy to replace shower head that screws into the group head, just as your commercial machines have. It's easy to change and to remove for cleaning purposes. When you lift the commercial sized 58mm chrome plated brass portafilter handle you realise you're dealing with something that will pull a big punch! A heavy, brass coffeehandle is very important since it needs to hold heat (to prevent heat loss during espresso extraction). For cappuccinos and lattes the boiler will produce plenty of steam or indeed hot water if an americano is more your taste. The massive 2.5 litre water tank on the Rancilio is easily accessible from the top of the espresso machine and just behind the spacious cup warming compartment. A solid two part removable drip tray lets you clean your Rancilio with ease. Included with the Rancilio Silvia is a single and a double filter basket. All of our Rancilio espresso machines and grinders come with a factory test certificate and one year manufacturers warranty for complete peace of mind. The Rancilio Silvia will produce the goods every time but perhaps the question is do you have the barista skill to handle her? |
Hints and tips to get the best from your Rancilio Silvia espresso machine
You have the best speciality coffee freshly roasted from Ristretto so now what you want is to ensure your Rancilio gives you the ultimate shot of espresso. Here are a couple of important things to consider;
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Cleanliness
Machine cleanliness is very important because what you don't want is the taste of stale, used coffee grounds getting mixed in with your new basket of freshly roasted speciality coffee. Regularly remove the screw and shower head above the portafilter handle and thoroughly clean. The filter hand and filter baskets should also be kept exceptionally clean. If you unsure of the cleaning material required check our shop for further information.
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