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K Kat

Video Crew Review: Izzo Alex II

The newly re-engineered Izzo Alex II is a semi-automatic espresso machine out to m...
  • Jul 21, 2010
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K Kat

Pre-ground Coffee Aging Test

We're big on freshly grinding your coffee before each shot, as pre-ground starts t...
  • Jul 20, 2010
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Video Crew Review: Ascaso Dream UP

Recently re-engineered to include a three-way solenoid/brew pressure release valve...
  • Jul 19, 2010
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Video Crew Review: La Marzocco GS/3

As we wrote last week, Seattle Coffee Gear now carries the La Marzocco GS/3 -- and...
  • Jul 13, 2010
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How to Make 'Cuban Coffee'

We don't know everything there is to know about Cuba or all the ways in which it's...
  • Jul 12, 2010
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New at SCG: La Marzocco GS/3

If you have a pretty penny to spend on your home espresso setup, or you're looking...
  • Jul 6, 2010
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Ascaso Duo Series Specs

Recently re-engineered, Ascaso's Duo series is designed to give you a little bit m...
  • Jul 5, 2010
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K Kat

Rancilio Silvia & La Marzocco Filter Basket Face Off

One of the best loved home espresso machines on the market is the Rancilio Silvia,...
  • Jul 1, 2010
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Steam Test: Non-Fat vs. 2% vs. Whole Milks

Silky milky! We tested out non-dairy milks to see how well they produced microfoam...
  • Jun 25, 2010
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Field Trip: Uesugi USA - Recycling Center

Where do espresso machines and coffee makers go to die? Not in the landfill, if we...
  • Jun 22, 2010
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Which is Better: 2 Hole or 4 Hole Steam Tip?

We often get asked whether or not a 4 hole steam tip is worth the upgrade on a mac...
  • Jun 17, 2010
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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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