CoffeeGeek - Espresso: General Discussion, after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

Espresso: General Discussion
after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

Home Espresso Machines

Watch videos with Gail & Kat, Rocket, Jura Capresso, Saeco, Rancilio, Quick Mill, Nespresso
www.seattlecoffeegear.com

Not Logged in:

updated topics	new posts	new unanswered
search	faq	sign up

Discussions > Espresso > General > after much...

view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics

Author

Messages

Razgo
Senior Member

Joined: 10 Jul 2003
Posts: 29
Location: Australia-Brisbane
Expertise: Just starting

Espresso: Rancilio Silvia
Grinder: Gaggia MDF

Posted Mon Jul 14, 2003, 6:45pm Subject: after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

this is what i have settled on after much deliberation. i should have it today but my beans won't arrive until tomorrow. I bought it from mocapan tingalpa-brisbane-Aus AU$759.00

rbh1515
Senior Member

Joined: 15 Feb 2003
Posts: 1,273
Location: Milwaukee
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: LM GS3
Grinder: Mahlkonig/VersalabM3
Vac Pot: have one
Drip: no
Roaster: got that too/never use it

Posted Mon Jul 14, 2003, 7:13pm Subject: Re: after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

Don't forget an excellent grinder. Rob

Razgo
Senior Member

Joined: 10 Jul 2003
Posts: 29
Location: Australia-Brisbane
Expertise: Just starting

Espresso: Rancilio Silvia
Grinder: Gaggia MDF

Posted Mon Jul 14, 2003, 8:39pm Subject: Re: after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

I don't know if it's a good one i have or not. but it's a Mouline blade cutter and seems to cut fairly fine. I have just tested out the machine as they gave me some sample coffee. with my other machines i always used the 2 cup filter for a stronger coffe and did so again on this nachine with their dark roast bean. it nearly took my head off! i have to go and lie down now....

fad
Senior Member

Joined: 19 Apr 2003
Posts: 633
Location: Sydney, Australia
Expertise: I live coffee

Espresso: Grimac La Uno, Isomac...
Grinder: Mazzer SJ. Cunill...
Vac Pot: Bodum Santos
Drip: SwissGold
Roaster: Ron Kyle BBQ Drum,...

Posted Tue Jul 15, 2003, 5:41pm
Subject: Re: after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

Razgo Said:

I don't know if it's a good one i have or not. but it's a Mouline blade cutter and seems to cut fairly fine.

Posted July 15, 2003 link

Repeat after me:
blade cutters are for herbs.
burr grinders are for espresso.

It's not about fineness, it's about consistency.

A blade cutter can't produce a grind of an even size. You'll get everyting from large chunks down to fine dust.

And you won't get good espresso.

In the words of the CoffeeGeek The Grinder is not an Optional Thing.

You should be able to pick up a DeLonghi grinder (rebadged Solis 166) for around $150. Or talk to the people you bought the Silvia from and see what they'll do for you.

Paul Haddon

Razgo
Senior Member

Joined: 10 Jul 2003
Posts: 29
Location: Australia-Brisbane
Expertise: Just starting

Espresso: Rancilio Silvia
Grinder: Gaggia MDF

Posted Tue Jul 15, 2003, 6:25pm Subject: Re: after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

hmmmm.... interesting. well technically it is consistant because i consistantly get fine with a dash of course grounds :) but i see your point. the comapny does sell grinders also, so i might make inquiries.

Razgo
Senior Member

Joined: 10 Jul 2003
Posts: 29
Location: Australia-Brisbane
Expertise: Just starting

Espresso: Rancilio Silvia
Grinder: Gaggia MDF

Posted Tue Jul 15, 2003, 6:49pm Subject: Re: after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

is there any info on the Rancilio doseless grinder around? the company i bought the machine off said it was due out here in australia soon. their Rancilio grider is AU$363.00.

fad
Senior Member

Posted Tue Jul 15, 2003, 7:00pm
Subject: Re: after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

Razgo Said:

is there any info on the Rancilio doseless grinder around? the company i bought the machine off said it was due out here in australia soon. their Rancilio grider is AU$363.00.

Posted July 16, 2003 link

CoffeeGeek Reviews

Plus there are literally hundreds of threads on alt.coffee with the term Rocky Doserless.

Cheers

Paul Haddon

Razgo
Senior Member

Joined: 10 Jul 2003
Posts: 29
Location: Australia-Brisbane
Expertise: Just starting

Espresso: Rancilio Silvia
Grinder: Gaggia MDF

Posted Tue Jul 15, 2003, 9:07pm Subject: Re: after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

ok i looked around and found more threads on the doserless. i don't think that's what i want after doing all the reading i think the doser rocky will do me. i'm waiting for the lady to ring me back so i can purchase one. i'm not sure if it's the stainless steel one or the plastic one.

Razgo
Senior Member

Joined: 10 Jul 2003
Posts: 29
Location: Australia-Brisbane
Expertise: Just starting

Espresso: Rancilio Silvia
Grinder: Gaggia MDF

Posted Tue Jul 15, 2003, 9:46pm Subject: Re: after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

ok i got the price for the stainless steel grinder and it's AU$407.00 too rich for my boat at the moment so i might save up for that one.

espressoDOM
Senior Member

Joined: 1 May 2003
Posts: 2,188
Location: Bay Area
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: WEGA Lyra (vibe)
Grinder: Mazzer Mini
Vac Pot: (no more coffee equipment)
Drip: French Press
Roaster: Hot Top Roaster; Fresh Roast...

Posted Thu Jul 17, 2003, 8:39am Subject: Re: after much consideration...Rancilio Silvia is the winer

I thought the ultimate chopper was sufficient to get consistent grinds.... NO WAY... Once my Mazzer grinder arrived it was like night and day the level of consistency. Of course you have to find the right grind on your machine but I was very pleasantly surprised to see my ability to make espresso rise. I had to save up too....no shame in that

DOM...evil genius ...Up to no good in espresso at all times... VIVA la parts de Espresso

view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics

Discussions > Espresso > General > after much...

updated topics

new posts

new unanswered

faq

Not Logged in: log in
Discussions Quick Jump:
Symbols: = New Posts since your last visit = No New Posts since last visit = Newest post

Forum Rules:
No profanity, illegal acts or personal attacks will be tolerated in these discussion boards.
No commercial posting of any nature will be tolerated; only private sales by private individuals, in the "Buy and Sell" forum.
No cross posting allowed - do not post your topic to more than one forum, nor repost a topic to the same forum.
Who Can Read The Forum? Anyone can read posts in these discussion boards.
Who Can Post New Topics? Any registered CoffeeGeek member can post new topics.
Who Can Post Replies? Any registered CoffeeGeek member can post replies.
Can Photos be posted? Anyone can post photos in their new topics or replies.
Who can change or delete posts? Any CoffeeGeek member can edit their own posts. Only moderators can delete posts.
Probationary Period: If you are a new signup for CoffeeGeek, you cannot promote, endorse, criticise or otherwise post an unsolicited endorsement for any company, product or service in your first five postings.

Commercial Equipment

Nuova Simonelli, La Marzocco, Rancilio. Nationwide installation. Instant financing options.
www.seattlecoffeegear.com