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K Kat

Better Living Through Chemistry: Caffeine

We get so wrapped up in the cornucopia of flavors it offers that we sometimes forg...
  • May 18, 2010
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K Kat

Recipe: Amanda's Espresso Chocolate Pie

If you don't know by now that we have a little bit of a sweet tooth, then you have...
  • May 17, 2010
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K Kat

Video Crew Review: Capresso 4-Cup Espresso & Cappuccino Machine

The Capresso 4 Cup Espresso & Cappuccino machine is steam driven, so many espr...
  • May 15, 2010
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K Kat

On the Road with Java

Summer's siren song is courting us, so it's time to start thinking about how to ta...
  • May 13, 2010
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K Kat

Compare: Jura Impressa Z5 vs. Saeco Xelsis

For a long time, we had what most people would consider an unnatural love for the ...
  • May 12, 2010
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K Kat

How to Backflush the Rancilio Silvia

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Backflushing the Rancilio Silvia is a...
  • May 6, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: Capresso 4-Cup Espresso & Capuccino Machine

Steam-driven espresso machines are few and far between these days, especially as f...
  • Apr 30, 2010
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: What's a Panarello?

Creating a silky microfoam can be a challenging enterprise: Even with the higher e...
  • Apr 27, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: Capresso Cafe Espresso Machine

A little budget-conscious? Who isn't? If you'd like to get your paws on a home esp...
  • Apr 26, 2010
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K Kat

Tech Tip: Disassembling Brew Groups

Keeping your espresso equipment clean is essential to producing consistently excel...
  • Apr 22, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Xelsis One-Touch Superautomatic

Saeco's newest one-touch superautomatic, the Xelsis, is just about to hit the mark...
  • Apr 18, 2010
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Crew Review: Hario Hand Grinders

Now that we have all our Hario stock in the store, we had a chance to play around...
  • Apr 11, 2010
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