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K Kat

Tech Tip: Saeco Intelia Focus Test Mode

Since the Saeco Intelia Focus features a pretty darn clear menu screen that will a...

• Oct 23, 2013

K Kat

Espresso Machine Priming Primer

Prime numbers. Prime rib. Prime rate. Optimus Prime. These are just a few of the p...

• Sep 24, 2013

K Kat

How-To: Programming the Breville Infuser

If we were going to anthropomorphize the Breville Infuser (BES840XL), we're pretty...

• Aug 30, 2013

K Kat

Tech Tip: How to Clean the Mahlkonig Pro M Series Coffee Grinders

In the final installment of our home grinder cleaning series, Gail guides us throu...

• Aug 20, 2013

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Tech Tip: How to Clean the Nuova Simonelli MCI & Grinta Coffee Grinders

It's time to dive into the care and maintenance of a couple of the Nuova Simonelli...

• Aug 19, 2013

K Kat

Tech Tip: How to Clean your Compak K3 Touch Coffee Grinder

Last week, we delved into the inner workings of the Mazzer Mini grinders to show y...

• Aug 6, 2013

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How-To: SCG's Tune-up Kit for the Starbucks & Saeco Sirena

With its volumetric dosage, convertible portafilter (pressurized or non-pressurize...

• Aug 2, 2013

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Chocolate Cake Shake

Yes, we're serious. No, we can't believe we are, either. We probably shouldn't let...

• Aug 1, 2013

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Tea-Time Lemonade

We really wish that summer would actually come by Seattle and stay awhile. We real...

• Jun 27, 2013

K Kat

How-To: SCG's Tune-up Kits for the Saeco Via Venezia & Aroma

Back in our wayward youth, we purchased a motorized moon buggy for one of our brot...

• Jun 19, 2013

K Kat

How-To: SCG's Tune-up Kit for the Rancilio Silvia

Picture it: You have the day off, you wake up earlier than usual and lie in bed fo...

• Jun 18, 2013

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Sweet Lullaby

If you're able to watch this recipe and not leave it with Sweet Caroline in your h...

• May 2, 2013