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K Kat

Naked Espresso!

OK -- we're not naked, but the machine is! We have had folks ask us often how a su...
  • Jun 16, 2010
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K Kat

The Lowdown on Espresso Machine Thermostats

A style of thermostat often used in espresso machines is an analog bi-metal thermo...
  • Jun 15, 2010
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K Kat

Video Crew Review: New Capresso CoffeeTEAM TS

Capresso re-worked their grind-n-brew drip coffee maker, the CoffeeTEAM, in 2010 w...
  • Jun 14, 2010
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K Kat

How to Steam & Brew with the Pasquini Livia 90

In a follow-up to the basic specification, pros and cons review we did of the Pasq...
  • Jun 11, 2010
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K Kat

The 'Great' Breville Temperature Experiment

First we took brewing to the mat with The 'Great' Breville Brew Experiment, then w...
  • Jun 10, 2010
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K Kat

Technivorm & Temperature

You may recall a post we wrote last year that measured the temperature in a Techni...
  • Jun 9, 2010
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K Kat

Video Crew Review: Hario Cold Brew

When the weather starts heating up, we love nothing better than a rich iced coffee...
  • Jun 8, 2010
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K Kat

New! Cirqua AB Formula Water Treatment Capsules

The SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) recommends 1.15% - 1.35% coffee...
  • Jun 7, 2010
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: Which Machines Need to be Backflushed?

Cleaning and maintenance is a hot topic in this neck o' the woods, but some folks ...
  • May 28, 2010
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K Kat

Dude, Where's my Crema?

Crema is a little bit of a Holy Grail in the espresso world -- folks are talking a...
  • May 27, 2010
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K Kat

Talking about Water Filters & Softeners

Mineral content in your water will play a part in the coffee that you make and you...
  • May 20, 2010
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New! Everything but Espresso - Scott Rao

In follow-up to his seminal work on professional espresso preparation, The Profess...
  • May 19, 2010
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