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Compare: Breville Dual Boiler vs. Crossland CC1
In the left corner, we have the new Breville Dual Boiler; in the right, the Crossl...- Nov 29, 2011

Crew Review: Krups Espresseria Superautomatic
Krups is entering the not-so-high-stakes game of superautomatic espresso machines!...- Nov 28, 2011

Crew Review: Hottop Coffee Roaster
Now it's time for the Cadillac! Next up in our roasting series with Rob is the Hot...- Nov 25, 2011

Brewin' with Brandi: Espresso Bark
If you haven't decided on your goodie bags for this holiday season, might we recom...- Nov 23, 2011

Compare: Breville Dual Boiler vs. Rancilio Silvia
In another of our not-so-infamous grudge matches, we pit Breville's new Dual Boile...- Nov 21, 2011

Crew Review: Behmor Coffee Roaster
Is third time the charm? Will Rob finally prevail over Velton's expert roasting? W...- Nov 18, 2011

Brewin' with Brandi: Caramel and Spice and Everything Nice!
We're always whipping up concoctions laden with caffeine and/or booze in them, so ...- Nov 16, 2011

Compare: Breville Dual Boiler vs. Barista Express
What happens when you pit one show pony against another show pony? Only the strong...- Nov 15, 2011

Field Trip: Green Bean Coffeehouse
Next up in our series featuring local cafes is the Green Bean Coffeehouse in Seatt...- Nov 14, 2011

Field Trip: Milstead & Co.
What does it take to open your own cafe? We hit the road with Allison in this fiel...- Nov 11, 2011

Compare: Breville Barista Express vs. Rancilio Silvia
After a couple of requests for this comparison model, Gail breaks it down for us: ...- Nov 9, 2011

Brewin' with Brandi: Wobbly Chai
Brandi shows us how this is done! The Wobbly Chai has quickly become a staff favor...- Nov 8, 2011