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S Sam

The Reluctant Barista: Tackling the Rocket R58 Dual Boiler

I had an 'Aha! Moment' this morning and it changed my whole relationship with espr...
  • Jan 23, 2013
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K Kat

Compare: Rocket Espresso R58 vs. Quick Mill QM67

Dual boilers are where it's at when it comes to controlling the temp of your shot ...
  • Dec 28, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Comparison: Rocket R58 vs. La Marzocco GS/3

In the market for a big baddie? Is having control over your brew temperature and/o...
  • Dec 24, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Nespresso U Capsule Espresso Machine

We've said it before and we'll say it again: When it comes to convenience and clea...
  • Dec 10, 2012
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K Kat

Playing with Preinfusion on the Breville Dual Boiler

It's fun to play with parameters! If you didn't learn that in the 2nd grade, life ...
  • Dec 5, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Jura ENA 4 Superauto

One of our favorites in terms of straight up shot appeal, the Jura ENA 4 is a simp...
  • Nov 30, 2012
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K Kat

Compare: Saeco Poemia & Saeco Aroma

If your kitchen counter space is at a premium, an espresso machine with a small fo...
  • Nov 12, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Intelia Focus

Featuring a small footprint, simple to use interface and a cool new approach to th...
  • Oct 26, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Breville Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies

Given that she had to coerce us into cleaning our bedroom by rather surreptitiousl...
  • Oct 19, 2012
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K Kat

Brew Tip: Steaming on the Saeco Odea Giro sans Panarello

Added to the majority of smaller single boiler semi-automatic and superautomatic e...
  • Oct 16, 2012
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K Kat

Selecting a Commercial-Grade Espresso Machine

You wake up one morning and think, I want to open up my own cafe! Or perhaps you'r...
  • Oct 10, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: ADE Pocket Scale

Small things are wonderful. In fact, some of our favorite things in the world are ...
  • Oct 8, 2012
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