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K Kat

Compare: Strada Basket vs. Stock Basket on La Marzocco GS/3

In the long term quest to improve consistency in shot -- particularly in a high-ca...
  • Aug 15, 2011
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K Kat

Gear Testing: DeLonghi ESAM 5400 Superautomatic

Another superautomatic in DeLonghi's arsenal is this Perfecta model, sans one-touc...
  • Aug 1, 2011
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K Kat

Crew Review: Bodum Bistro Coffee & Tea Dripper

As soon as we saw this at SCAA, we could envision it in dorm rooms everywhere! Thi...
  • Jul 27, 2011
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Crew Review: Bodum Bean Cold Brew

In our quest for the perfect cold brew mechanism, we tried this press-pot variatio...
  • Jul 26, 2011
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K Kat

Experimenting with Lungos

If making espresso was a children's fairy tale, this experimentation is all about ...
  • Jul 22, 2011
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K Kat

How To: Dialing in a Pressurized Portafilter

So you've got an espresso machine with a pressurized portafilter -- like a Saeco A...
  • Jul 20, 2011
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K Kat

La Marzocco Linea: How Many Lattes per Hour?

We locked Gail in a room, alone with only a La Marzocco Linea, Mahlkonig K30 Vario...
  • Jul 19, 2011
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SCG's Latte Art Extravaganza: The Competition

After weeks and weeks of tireless practice, Gail, Rob and Allison met up to battle...
  • Jul 18, 2011
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SCG's Latte Art Extravaganza: The Training

In our quest to produce something other than a star nebula atop our lattes, we ask...
  • Jul 15, 2011
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How To: Installing the Saeco Panarello

Whether you're looking to upgrade the stock plastic panarello on your Saeco Via Ve...
  • Jul 13, 2011
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Gear Testing: MyPresso Frother

Another new standalone frother on the market is one offered by MyPressi, who makes...
  • Jul 12, 2011
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Gear Testing: Bodum Latte

Need some cool foam to top off your iced latte? Bodum's standalone frother is desi...
  • Jul 11, 2011
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