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K Kat

Video Crew Review: Hario Cold Brew

When the weather starts heating up, we love nothing better than a rich iced coffee...

• Jun 8, 2010

K Kat

New! Cirqua AB Formula Water Treatment Capsules

The SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) recommends 1.15% - 1.35% coffee...

• Jun 7, 2010

K Kat

Ask the Experts: Which Machines Need to be Backflushed?

Cleaning and maintenance is a hot topic in this neck o' the woods, but some folks ...

• May 28, 2010

K Kat

Dude, Where's my Crema?

Crema is a little bit of a Holy Grail in the espresso world -- folks are talking a...

• May 27, 2010

K Kat

Talking about Water Filters & Softeners

Mineral content in your water will play a part in the coffee that you make and you...

• May 20, 2010

K Kat

New! Everything but Espresso - Scott Rao

In follow-up to his seminal work on professional espresso preparation, The Profess...

• May 19, 2010

K Kat

Better Living Through Chemistry: Caffeine

We get so wrapped up in the cornucopia of flavors it offers that we sometimes forg...

• May 18, 2010

K Kat

Recipe: Amanda's Espresso Chocolate Pie

If you don't know by now that we have a little bit of a sweet tooth, then you have...

• May 17, 2010

K Kat

Video Crew Review: Capresso 4-Cup Espresso & Cappuccino Machine

The Capresso 4 Cup Espresso & Cappuccino machine is steam driven, so many espr...

• May 15, 2010

K Kat

On the Road with Java

Summer's siren song is courting us, so it's time to start thinking about how to ta...

• May 13, 2010

K Kat

Compare: Jura Impressa Z5 vs. Saeco Xelsis

For a long time, we had what most people would consider an unnatural love for the ...

• May 12, 2010

K Kat

How to Backflush the Rancilio Silvia

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Backflushing the Rancilio Silvia is a...

• May 6, 2010