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A Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Tutorial For the Caffeine-Inclined

December 28, 2015 by Andreanne Hamel

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As one of the best types of espresso machines available on the market today, the Rancilio Silvia stands far above other espresso machines or coffee makers that you’ll see on store shelves. For the home barista who is serious about their espresso, the Rancilio Silvia is a commercial-style espresso machine that includes professional-grade components. And […]

This article first appeared on INeedCoffee.com. Filed Under: Espresso

Espresso Machine Terminology – Clarity for the Caffeinated Connoisseur

November 1, 2007 by Andreanne Hamel

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Love the taste of freshly brewed espresso but are confused by some of the language used to describe the processes, machinery, and serving suggestions? Well, then you’ve come to the right place. Following is an alphabetized list of easy-to-understand definitions for some of the most commonly used terms. Barista The term is used to describe […]

This article first appeared on INeedCoffee.com. Filed Under: Espresso

Military Orders More Caffeine For Everyone, Starting in 1832!

November 1, 2007 by Andreanne Hamel

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Although none of the soldiers were likely to have complained, it probably didn’t take long for military generals to realize that those alcohol rations they were giving the soldiers were doing more than just boosting spirits (pun intended)… they were increasing morale to the point where the soldiers were having more fun drinking than heading […]

This article first appeared on INeedCoffee.com. Filed Under: Coffee History

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