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S Sam

The Reluctant Barista: Crossland CC1

  Have you ever heard the saying, ‘Fake it ‘til you make it?’ This is my mantra in...

• Sep 28, 2012

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Espresso Float

Taking inspiration from her soul-sister in the kitchen, Brandi decided to whip up ...

• Sep 27, 2012

K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Poemia with Non-Pressurized Portafilter Upgrade

There's a lot we love in the world; we're just Pollyanna like that. But if we had ...

• Sep 26, 2012

K Kat

Crew Review: Behmor Brazen Brew

There is time for meekness and there is time for boldness; a time for sweetness an...

• Sep 25, 2012

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Coffee Punch

You've got pals over for the big game, the end-of-summer barbecue, the block party...

• Sep 20, 2012

K Kat

Crew Review: Bodum Hot Chocolate Maker & Frother

Whip up a deliciously frothy beverage with Bodum's super easy-to-use frother, know...

• Sep 17, 2012

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Dulce de Leche Frappe

Queremos los dulcitos! Brandi is bringin' on the serious sugar with this blended ...

• Sep 13, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Baratza Encore vs. Breville Smart Grinder

In the market for an entry-level coffee grinder? You don't need to drop a ton o' l...

• Sep 12, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Hand Grinder vs. Electric Grinder

Does true grit always win in the end? Will a little extra elbow grease make all th...

• Sep 10, 2012

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Strawberry Guava Frozen Mojito

If we leave Brandi alone long enough, she always goes to a place of sweetness and ...

• Sep 6, 2012

K Kat

Crew Review: Jura Impressa F50

An oldie but a goodie! Jura has reintroduced their popular Impressa F50 superauto...

• Sep 5, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Rancilio Silvia with PID vs. Nuova Simonelli Oscar

While these two machines certainly have some core functional differences, they are...

• Sep 4, 2012