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K Kat

Crew Review: Quick Mill Anita

A great semi-automatic, heat exchange espresso machine, the Quick Mill Anita gives...
  • Aug 22, 2009
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K Kat

Recipe: Mocha Mousse

Lookin' for a little sugar? This sweet concoction might fit the bill! Adapted from...
  • Aug 17, 2009
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: Why Won't my Superautomatic Make Espresso?

We often get calls from customers who have pushed the button for their espresso in...
  • Aug 14, 2009
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K Kat

How to Clean the Burrs in a Baratza Grinder

Keeping the burrs of your grinder clean will extend the grinder's life and keep it...
  • Aug 13, 2009
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K Kat

Rancilio Silvia V3 Steaming Functionality

Gail shows us how the new Rancilio Silvia version 3 steams and whips up a batch of...
  • Aug 12, 2009
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: How Much Volume in a Shot of Espresso?

Gail talks to us about the total volume of a standard shot of espresso and about h...
  • Aug 8, 2009
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K Kat

Crew Review: Rancilio Rocky Grinders

Rancilio's Rocky grinders feature a great performance vs. cost balance, giving you...
  • Aug 7, 2009
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K Kat

Making a Better Cup of Coffee: Rami

We've been communicating with Rami via YouTube ever since he ran across our Next,...
  • Aug 6, 2009
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K Kat

Crew Review: Aeroccino

We love the Aeroccino stand-alone milk frother/steamer! It's a great addition to a...
  • Aug 5, 2009
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: How Much Ground Coffee for a Double Shot?

Curious about how much ground coffee you should put in your portafilter for a doub...
  • Aug 4, 2009
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Crew Review: Nespresso Capsule Machine & Aeroccino

As we wrote about last week, we just added the Nespresso suite of machines to our ...
  • Jul 19, 2009
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K Kat

Coffee Roasts: Shades, Names and Flavors

Back in May, we wrote a little bit about Italian vs. French Roasts, but lately we ...
  • Jul 18, 2009
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