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K Kat

Blind Taste Test: Rancilio Silvia vs. Crossland CC1

There's a new kid in town and we've been asked by folks how the practical results ...

• Oct 7, 2011

K Kat

Recipe: Isn't She Lovely?

Summer's gone and it's time to hibernate inside as the colors of the leaves change...

• Oct 6, 2011

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Chocolate Covered Cherry Flotation Device

We love sweetness and we love floating through life! Who wouldn't? So when Brandi ...

• Oct 5, 2011

K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Exprelia One-Touch Superauto

Saeco's newest addition to their stainless steel version of superautomatic espress...

• Oct 4, 2011

K Kat

How Much Time to Make 4 Lattes?

If you've got a party rockin' hard, you don't really want to be away from it too l...

• Oct 3, 2011

K Kat

Crew Review: DeLonghi Magnifica S Cappuccino

In a sea of one-touch superautomatics, only the strong will survive! And the short...

• Sep 30, 2011

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Our Lady from Shanghai

It's true that we got a little liberal with our drink naming convention and it's s...

• Sep 28, 2011

K Kat

Crew Review: Walkure Karlsbad Porcelain Coffee Maker

German porcelain manufacturer Walkure is throwing their wares into the slow brewed...

• Sep 27, 2011

K Kat

Temperature Testing: Airpots

We've all come across those mysterious airpots filled with coffee -- can you trust...

• Sep 26, 2011

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Aloha Soy!

Despite several attempts to influence her, Brandi DID NOT WEAR A GRASS SKIRT or a ...

• Sep 23, 2011

K Kat

Crew Review: Baratza Vario-W Grinder

Baratza's second weight-based grinder, the Vario-W, takes the original Vario's fla...

• Sep 21, 2011

K Kat

Crew Review: Jura Impressa J9 One-Touch Cappuccino

Jura's new J9 One-Touch takes the well-loved, sleek packaging of their J-series of...

• Sep 20, 2011