Id just like to thank Jack and Chris at Barazi coffee (one of this sites sponsors) for letting me test a Rancilio Silvia and a standard Gaggia Classic side-by-side.
I havent analysed and prepared the results yet, but in terms of producing a stable brew temperature during the brewing process, the Silvia wins hands down. While the Classic exhibits a constantly falling temperature profile during a shot, the Silvia hold its temperature to less than 2 deg C during the brewing process.
What does it all mean? Probably that the Silvia has the potential to make a better espresso than a Classic. But you still have to learn how to drive it.
However, if you favour milk drinks, then you might never taste the difference.
I hope no one thinks Im out to bash the Gaggia. I just like to know what youre paying for. In this case, it seems the extra money spent on a Silvia might be worth it, if you like espresso.
I havent analysed and prepared the results yet, but in terms of producing a stable brew temperature during the brewing process, the Silvia wins hands down. While the Classic exhibits a constantly falling temperature profile during a shot, the Silvia hold its temperature to less than 2 deg C during the brewing process.
What does it all mean? Probably that the Silvia has the potential to make a better espresso than a Classic. But you still have to learn how to drive it.
However, if you favour milk drinks, then you might never taste the difference.
I hope no one thinks Im out to bash the Gaggia. I just like to know what youre paying for. In this case, it seems the extra money spent on a Silvia might be worth it, if you like espresso.



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