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K Kat

Crew Comparison: Barista Express vs. Dual Boiler Espresso Machines

Here's a dirty little SCG secret: Sometimes, we're a little shallow. We like prett...
  • Aug 28, 2013
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K Kat

Crew Review: Nuova Simonelli Appia Semi-Automatic Commercial Espresso Machine

Another commercial-class espresso machine that will perform well in a medium-paced...
  • Jun 21, 2013
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K Kat

Compare: Saeco Poemia, Aroma and Via Venezia

A great budget espresso machine can be hard to find, but you don't have to drop th...
  • Apr 15, 2013
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K Kat

Compare: Mazzer Mini vs. Rancilio Rocky

Next up in the grinder battle to the death (wait, what?!): The Mazzer Mini vs. the...
  • Apr 8, 2013
Coffee beans spilling out of a coffee cup onto a surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kat

Compare: Baratza Vario vs. Rancilio Rocky

A toe-to-toe, or, rather, a burr-to-burr grudge match is always fun, right? We mus...
  • Apr 5, 2013
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K Kat

The Great SCG Brew Comparison

It's time for a vertical tasting! We asked Jess and Nick to join us in an extravag...
  • Jan 11, 2013
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K Kat

Crew Review: Zojirushi Tuff Travel Bottles & Mugs

Take your joe -- or your chow! -- on the road with these insulated travel bottles ...
  • Jan 8, 2013
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K Kat

Crew Review: Capresso Coffee a la Carte

If you're looking for a versatile one-cup coffee maker, the Capresso Coffee a la C...
  • Jan 7, 2013
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K Kat

Crew Review: Rocket Espresso Cellini Classic

Certain things are a classic for a reason: Like Prince, tea cozies and bow ties, t...
  • Dec 31, 2012
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K Kat

Compare: Rocket Espresso R58 vs. Quick Mill QM67

Dual boilers are where it's at when it comes to controlling the temp of your shot ...
  • Dec 28, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Comparison: Rocket R58 vs. La Marzocco GS/3

In the market for a big baddie? Is having control over your brew temperature and/o...
  • Dec 24, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review & Compare: AeroPress with Kaffeologie S Filters

If purchasing paper filters on a regular basis seems like a bit too much organizat...
  • Dec 21, 2012
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