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K Kat

Gail the Great vs. the Frothing Thermometer!

In the history of great competitions, never has there been a match so perfectly pa...

• Sep 22, 2010

K Kat

Compare: Mazzer Mini vs. Macap M4

It's a tough call which one of these grinders is a better investment -- ultimately...

• Sep 21, 2010

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Video Recipe: Fire Apple Latte

It's spicy, it's sweet, it's peppy -- it's everything you want in a java-related p...

• Sep 20, 2010

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Espresso Machine Storage Tips

Leaving your machine alone for the winter? Need to store it or move it (by hand) t...

• Sep 17, 2010

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Brew Tips: Tamper Base Testing

Does the shape of your tamper's base make a significant difference in your shot's ...

• Sep 16, 2010

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Crew Review: Jura Impressa XS90 Commercial Superauto

While the Rancilio Egro ONE is at home on a large cruise liner, the Jura Impressa ...

• Sep 15, 2010

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Crew Review: Saeco Vienna Plus - Refurbished

Sometimes, simplicity is the thing: Too many bells and whistles and we might never...

• Sep 14, 2010

K Kat

Grinder Burr Test: Medium Roast vs. Dark Roast Beans

While you won't find us purporting that cleanliness is next to godliness, you will...

• Sep 13, 2010

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Tech Tip: Adjusting Your Grinder More Finely

A public service announcement from our technical department regarding the care &am...

• Sep 10, 2010

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Crew Review: Airscape Storage Containers

Oxygen may be our friend, but it has no love for the coffee bean. Once you open up...

• Sep 8, 2010

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Crew Review: Capresso FrothPro

For the separatists in the group, we offer up a new stand-alone milk frothing/stea...

• Sep 7, 2010

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Crew Review: Rancilio Egro ONE Commercial Superauto

Got a spare $13k lying around that you're just not sure what to do with? Of course...

• Aug 23, 2010