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K Kat

New! Auber PID for Rancilio Silvia

We love this little workhorse, but one of the baddest raps she gets is in regard t...
  • May 13, 2011
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K Kat

Recipe: Mocha Chip Angel Food Cake

As if the heavens opened up and brought down to you this decadent fluffy treat we ...
  • May 12, 2011
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K Kat

Crew Reviews: Nuova Simonelli Musica & Oscar

We've got a couple new kids on the block! Nuova Simonelli, purveyors of world-clas...
  • May 11, 2011
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K Kat

The Great SCG French Press Throwdown

We posed one simple question to Gail, Rob and Allison: Using whatever tools and be...
  • May 6, 2011
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K Kat

Testing: Shot Blonding

Should you calibrate your shots to a specific timing duration or should you pull t...
  • Apr 29, 2011
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K Kat

Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread

Get a double whammy of java when you pair this decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Espress...
  • Apr 28, 2011
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K Kat

How To: Saeco Xelsis Maintenance

Cleanliness is next to godliness -- or so we've read, anyway. But even heathens sh...
  • Apr 27, 2011
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K Kat

Steam Pitcher Testing

Does the shape of the pitcher determine whether or not you can easily steam to cre...
  • Apr 26, 2011
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K Kat

Gear Testing: Zojirushi Water Boiler

Based on a customer recommendation (who swears by this as his go-to for making his...
  • Apr 25, 2011
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K Kat

New! Espro Gear

We did a video of the Espro press pot awhile back (featuring the unique anti-sludg...
  • Apr 20, 2011
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K Kat

Crew Review: Capresso EC100

While our deep love for the Rocket Cellini is endless and binding, we do appreciat...
  • Apr 19, 2011
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Crew Review: Hario Woodneck Coffee Dripper

The pour-over lovefest continues with Hario's Woodneck drip pot -- available in 24...
  • Apr 18, 2011
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