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Coffee & Climate Change
Last November, we wrote about how the excessive rains in India were adjusting the ...- Oct 5, 2009

Field Trip: Slayer
Last week, we headed off to points south and visited the warehouse headquarters of...- Oct 4, 2009

The Grind - October 2009
Ready to get your Grind on? Check out Seattle Coffee Gear's monthly newsletter for...- Oct 1, 2009

Call for Reviews: Rancilio Silvia
Over on our new resource website, Brown Bean, we have been working hard on putting...- Sep 30, 2009

Brew Tip: Tamping Technique
Need to work on your tamp? Watch Gail as she shows you her tamping technique and g...- Sep 29, 2009

Only 125 Shots to Go
With a quality espresso machine at your fingertips, you might have some concern th...- Sep 28, 2009

Crew Review: Saeco Incanto Rondo Superauto - Refurbished
A great value for anyone looking to get into a superautomatic espresso machine, th...- Sep 27, 2009

Is Crema Sacred?
We get a lot of questions about crema: What is it, how can I get more of it, where...- Sep 26, 2009

Ask the Experts: Do I Need to Backflush if I Descale?
If you have an espresso machine with a three-way brew pressure release valve, you ...- Sep 25, 2009

Slayer = Control
Yesterday, we posted a video discussing brew pressure and how it applies to espres...- Sep 24, 2009

Under Pressure
Espresso machines often list 15 - 17 BAR pumps in their technical specifications, ...- Sep 23, 2009

Pura Vida!
Well, we are back from our wonderful jaunt to el Caribe Sur of Costa Rica. After 1...- Sep 22, 2009