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Introducing the Crossland Coffee CC1
Always on the lookout for new gear, we were excited by the prospect of a new entry...- May 31, 2011

How-To: Programming the Saeco Sirena
Our refurbished Sirenas are incredibly popular because they have some great functi...- May 30, 2011

Tech Tip: Portafilter Positioning
When is it time to say when? We're often asked where the portafilter should be in ...- May 27, 2011

Recipe: Double Chocolate Coffee Toffee Cookies
Does a brownie that is as chewy and light as a cookie, yet encompasses that deep c...- May 26, 2011

Crew Review: Cafelat Group Head Brush
You know we are so focused on cleanliness, baby! In addition to descaling, backflu...- May 25, 2011

Crew Review: Outpresso
Nespresso's proprietary capsules are made out of aluminum, and we have been often ...- May 24, 2011

Velton's Coffee: Three New Single Origins
In our regularly rotated set of roasted-to-order single origins, we've had a few p...- May 23, 2011

Field Trip: La Marzocco's Strada Filter Basket
Last week, Joe Monahan and Jack Kuo of La Marzocco were kind enough to talk with t...- May 20, 2011

Recipe: Iced Coconut Cream Latte
You won't put lime in this coconut (at least, we suggest you don't), but we're pre...- May 19, 2011

Gear Testing: Krups XP5280 & Krups XP1020
Our next round of Krups testing features two espresso machines -- one is a pump dr...- May 18, 2011

Testing Freezer-Stored Coffee Beans - Redux
Awhile ago, we stored some beans in their original roaster bags in the freezer, th...- May 17, 2011

Crew Reviews: Capresso Perfect Tea, H20Pro & CM200
We went on a Capresso testing spree last week as we tried out some new products we...- May 16, 2011