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K Kat

Crew Review: ADE Pocket Scale

Small things are wonderful. In fact, some of our favorite things in the world are ...
  • Oct 8, 2012
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K Kat

Selecting a Tamper for your Portafilter

It's not just about how sexy it looks on your countertop, baby. Well, okay, that's...
  • Oct 5, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Gingerbread Cream Cocoa

The leaves are changing, the air is getting a bit more crisp in the mornings and y...
  • Oct 4, 2012
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K Kat

Brew Tips: Switching Roasts and Grinds

If you're experimenting with different styles of coffees -- roast styles, bean ble...
  • Oct 3, 2012
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K Kat

Compare: Rocket R58 vs. Rocket Hx Espresso Machines

For years now, we have had a deep and abiding love for Rocket Espresso's heat exch...
  • Oct 2, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Chemex with Glass Handle

Hanging with Gail and Jess is always a blast, but when there's a Chemex added to...
  • Oct 1, 2012
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S Sam

The Reluctant Barista: Crossland CC1

Have you ever heard the saying, ‘Fake it ‘til you make it?’ This is my mantra in...
  • Sep 28, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Espresso Float

Taking inspiration from her soul-sister in the kitchen, Brandi decided to whip up ...
  • Sep 27, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Poemia with Non-Pressurized Portafilter Upgrade

There's a lot we love in the world; we're just Pollyanna like that. But if we had ...
  • Sep 26, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Behmor Brazen Brew

There is time for meekness and there is time for boldness; a time for sweetness an...
  • Sep 25, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Coffee Punch

You've got pals over for the big game, the end-of-summer barbecue, the block party...
  • Sep 20, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Bodum Hot Chocolate Maker & Frother

Whip up a deliciously frothy beverage with Bodum's super easy-to-use frother, know...
  • Sep 17, 2012
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