Legacy Articles

K Kat

Brown Bean: The Community!

If you have read our About page before, you know that we spun off the blog from Se...

• Sep 1, 2009

K Kat

Rancilio Silvia V3 Single-Hole Steam Tip

When Rancilio was reworking the new Silvia, which was released in May, they tested...

• Aug 30, 2009

K Kat

Recipe: Double Shot Mocha Cupcakes

We were poking around for a cupcake recipe for an upcoming party and we found this...

• Aug 25, 2009

K Kat

Curves of Steel

One of our favorite methods for making coffee at home is using our moka pot on the...

• Aug 24, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Ascaso Dream

Gorgeous line and a whole lot of attitude, the Ascaso Dream single boiler semi-aut...

• Aug 23, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Quick Mill Anita

A great semi-automatic, heat exchange espresso machine, the Quick Mill Anita gives...

• Aug 22, 2009

K Kat

Hazelnut Mocha vs The Big Mac

Not really sure how many calories are swimming around in your favorite caffeinated...

• Aug 21, 2009

K Kat

Grillin' with Gail: Chili-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs with Espresso Barbecue Sauce

We've all been working our 'cues to the bone this summer in Seattle -- with temper...

• Aug 20, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: La Valentina

Grimac Royal Falcon's La Valentina comes in either semi-automatic or automatic ver...

• Aug 19, 2009

K Kat

Recipe: Mocha Mousse

Lookin' for a little sugar? This sweet concoction might fit the bill! Adapted from...

• Aug 17, 2009

K Kat

Starbucks V.2.0 - Take Two

As folks discuss the reasoning behind Starbucks' recent move to completely retool ...

• Aug 16, 2009

K Kat

Does Size Matter?

For some of us it does! Especially if you've got a snug kitchen into which you'd l...

• Aug 15, 2009