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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Caramel and Spice and Everything Nice!

We're always whipping up concoctions laden with caffeine and/or booze in them, so ...
  • Nov 16, 2011
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K Kat

Compare: Breville Dual Boiler vs. Barista Express

What happens when you pit one show pony against another show pony? Only the strong...
  • Nov 15, 2011
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K Kat

Field Trip: Green Bean Coffeehouse

Next up in our series featuring local cafes is the Green Bean Coffeehouse in Seatt...
  • Nov 14, 2011
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K Kat

Field Trip: Milstead & Co.

What does it take to open your own cafe? We hit the road with Allison in this fiel...
  • Nov 11, 2011
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K Kat

Compare: Breville Barista Express vs. Rancilio Silvia

After a couple of requests for this comparison model, Gail breaks it down for us: ...
  • Nov 9, 2011
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Wobbly Chai

Brandi shows us how this is done! The Wobbly Chai has quickly become a staff favor...
  • Nov 8, 2011
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K Kat

Crew Review: Bodum Santos/Pebo Vacuum Pot

Rade breaks it down for us again! Fresh from his success with the stovetop, he sho...
  • Nov 4, 2011
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K Kat

Compare: Rocket Giotto vs. Nuova Simonelli Musica

We'd be hard pressed to choose between these two models ourselves, and we've had s...
  • Nov 2, 2011
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Mocha Crispies

Sometimes, sugar just isn't enough. Other times, caffeine just isn't enough. When ...
  • Nov 1, 2011
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K Kat

Experimenting with Ristrettos

You know that since we are part of the goblin class, we love short things, right? ...
  • Oct 28, 2011
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K Kat

Gear Testing: Frieling One Cup Brewer

It took us a couple times to get 'er right, but eventually we did! Our first test ...
  • Oct 24, 2011
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Pumpkin Pie Latte

Whatever Brandi wants, Brandi gets and this time Brandi wants PUMPKIN (and not you...
  • Oct 21, 2011
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