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K Kat

Brew Tip: Superautomatic Bi-Pass Doser Dosages

Several models of superautomatic espresso machines feature a bi-pass doser which a...
  • Dec 7, 2009
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Nina Bar

What started out as pretty darn good in theory didn't end up very nice in practice...
  • Dec 1, 2009
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K Kat

ECM vs. ECM Manufacture

Since we're fairly vocal proponents of Rocket Espresso, we often have older models...
  • Nov 24, 2009
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K Kat

New Espresso Machine Reviews on Brown Bean

We've added a few more listings and reviews of several espresso machines to the Br...
  • Nov 23, 2009
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K Kat

Home Barista Wish List Giveaway 2009

One of our favorite online stomping grounds, Home-Barista, is running a holiday Wi...
  • Nov 22, 2009
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: What's Scale Build-Up?

We talk regularly about descaling a machine, but to what are we exactly referring?...
  • Nov 21, 2009
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K Kat

Frothing with the La Pavoni

We really love the shots produced by La Pavoni's manual lever machine the Europicc...
  • Nov 17, 2009
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Crew Review: Francis Francis! X7

What's so great about the new X7 by Francis Francis!? Obviously, its extra terrest...
  • Nov 16, 2009
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Comparing Single Boiler Espresso Machines - Round One

Continuing our series of general comparison videos between different machines in a...
  • Nov 11, 2009
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K Kat

New! Breville Non-Pressurized Portafilter Basket Upgrade

When we started carrying the Breville espresso machines a few months ago, arguably...
  • Oct 25, 2009
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Jura UK Raising Money for Magnificent Tatas

Doing its part to keep cups full in more ways than one, Jura UK is holding a chari...
  • Oct 18, 2009
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Comparing Mid-Range Superautomatic Espresso Machines

If you're in the market for a machine that kind of does it all, choosing which one...
  • Oct 17, 2009
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