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K Kat

Crema Stability Testing

Unless the roaster is using some type of preservative measure (such as the nitroge...
  • Oct 14, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Xelsis Digital ID

Saeco's newest iteration of their high end superautomatic espresso machine, the Xe...
  • Oct 7, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Focus

For those with a love for streamlined apparatus and petite equipment, the Focus is...
  • Oct 6, 2010
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K Kat

Compare: Baratza Virtuoso, Virtuoso Preciso & Vario Grinders

As we wrote about yesterday, Baratza has a new grinder on the market this October,...
  • Sep 30, 2010
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K Kat

How To: Baratza Vario Burr Adjustment

The Vario gives you a little more control over your grind than you find on a tradi...
  • Sep 28, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: Francis Francis X1

We are not ashamed to admit that we have been diggin' hard on the Francis Francis ...
  • Sep 24, 2010
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K Kat

Gail the Great vs. the Frothing Thermometer!

In the history of great competitions, never has there been a match so perfectly pa...
  • Sep 22, 2010
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K Kat

Compare: Mazzer Mini vs. Macap M4

It's a tough call which one of these grinders is a better investment -- ultimately...
  • Sep 21, 2010
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K Kat

Video Recipe: Fire Apple Latte

It's spicy, it's sweet, it's peppy -- it's everything you want in a java-related p...
  • Sep 20, 2010
K Kat

Espresso Machine Storage Tips

Leaving your machine alone for the winter? Need to store it or move it (by hand) t...
  • Sep 17, 2010
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K Kat

Brew Tips: Tamper Base Testing

Does the shape of your tamper's base make a significant difference in your shot's ...
  • Sep 16, 2010
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Crew Review: Jura Impressa XS90 Commercial Superauto

While the Rancilio Egro ONE is at home on a large cruise liner, the Jura Impressa ...
  • Sep 15, 2010
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