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Brewin' with Brandi: Skinny Mudslide
Feeling naughty, but not too naughty? This sugar-and-fat-free drink from Brandi hi...- Mar 28, 2013

Crew Review: Jura Impressa S9 One-Touch Cappuccino
It was hard for us to believe that we'd never cornered Gail on the Impressa S9 by ...- Jan 22, 2013

Brewin' with Brandi: Candied Espresso Walnuts
What happens when you take something that's pretty darn awesome all by itself and ...- Jan 17, 2013

The Great SCG Brew Comparison
It's time for a vertical tasting! We asked Jess and Nick to join us in an extravag...- Jan 11, 2013

Crew Review: Capresso Coffee a la Carte
If you're looking for a versatile one-cup coffee maker, the Capresso Coffee a la C...- Jan 7, 2013

How-To: Re-Calibrating the Baratza Encore
When Baratza released their new Encore grinder, they made a point of talking about...- Jan 4, 2013

Crew Review: Rocket Espresso Cellini Classic
Certain things are a classic for a reason: Like Prince, tea cozies and bow ties, t...- Dec 31, 2012

Compare: Rocket Espresso R58 vs. Quick Mill QM67
Dual boilers are where it's at when it comes to controlling the temp of your shot ...- Dec 28, 2012

Brewin' with Brandi: Savory Salted Caramel Appletini
Ring in 2013 with a devastatingly devilish riff on the very popular appletini! Bra...- Dec 27, 2012

Crew Comparison: Rocket R58 vs. La Marzocco GS/3
In the market for a big baddie? Is having control over your brew temperature and/o...- Dec 24, 2012

Crew Review & Compare: AeroPress with Kaffeologie S Filters
If purchasing paper filters on a regular basis seems like a bit too much organizat...- Dec 21, 2012

Brewin' with Brandi: Pumpkin Espresso Smoothie
Brandi's recipe this week is both delicious and healthy -- woah! We know, we know....- Dec 20, 2012