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Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine
Rancilio Silvia
Since I have decided to talk about the Rancilio Silvia, I thought I would look at its history. I was surprised to learn that Rancilio products have been surprising the commercial and household espresso machine market since 1927. How have they stayed in the front line for so long? It has been by sticking to their initial premise of never-ending research and remaining in close relationships with their vendors and customers. Today Rancilio espresso machines and grinders are one of the best known and highly regarded in the world.
The Silvia was first introduced in 1997 as a prototype that was gifted to Rancilio’s best importers and vendors. What happened next? Find out in tomorrow’s blog.
The Rocky (Doser) was developed to be an espresso coffee grinder; it has a built-in coffee grounds doser set up to dispense approximately 7 grams of ground coffee with every pull on the doser handle. The Rocky can be used directly for any espresso machine with a “common-sized” portafilter. However, for some “commercial-sized” portafilters it takes about two and a half pulls to get a full level double shot and often needs more coffee in the doser to get a full 7 grams amount of ground coffee with each pull of the doser handle. One fact remains, for a household grinder, the Rancilio Rocky remains the best choice when you want to enjoy the freshest tasting coffee or espresso possible or when you are a coffee connoisseur. The same is true when it is used for light commercial use.
Tomorrow, the Rancilio Silvia espresso machine.
The specifications for the Rancilio Rocky Doserless and Doser grinders say a lot about the Rocky. One of the most important aspects for a commercial grinder is the grinding burrs. The Rocky grinding burrs are long-lasting commercial quality 50mm steel that run quietly, powerfully and safely. Both grinders have 55 different grind settings from coarse to fine powder. A thermal protection safety devise shuts down the grinding mechanism automatically should it jam or become overheated. The power they pull is 166 watts at 120 volts, which is equivalent to a little more than two 75 watt light bulbs on standard household current. Both are brushed stainless steel with a black front. The 10 ounce coffee bean hopper is made of a light blue tinted see-through plastic. There’s more on the specifications coming tomorrow.
With a body weight of 18 pounds (with the motor making up 11.5 of those pounds), its brushed stainless steel housing, and heavy-duty plastic accessory components, there is no doubt that the Rocky is one of the toughest grinders in this class as well. Thus, it is a popular choice for cafes, delis and restaurants that need a medium duty primary grinder or a first line decaf-only grinder. Because it has such a wide range of grinding options, it can convert coffee beans to anything from uniform coarse grinds for French press to fine powder for espresso and cappuccino drinks for any household. This quality is crucial for the home, as well as high-end and commercial espresso machines and… it’s a dream for the true espresso connoisseur. With so many settings you can adjust the Rocky grinder to very exact specifications. Great for home, office or professional use, the Rocky is the best buy for under $350.00.
I’ll have more information on this grinder tomorrow. Hint: Its on it unique specifications.