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Comparison: R58 vs. Oracle
Because two boilers are better than one, that's why! Yes we are talking about the ...- May 2, 2015

Crew Review: La Marzocco GS3
The La Marzocco GS3. Need I say any more? Folks, this is one of the best machines...- May 1, 2015

SCG in Portland: Silvia vs. Silvia with PID
While we were "working" in Portland Gail wanted to show you all the insides of the...- Apr 30, 2015

Crew Review: Rocket R58
In my humble opinion the Rocket Espresso Machines are some of the most visually ap...- Apr 20, 2015

Crew Review: Rocket Cellini and Giotto With PID
The Rocket Cellini and Giotto Premium Plus with PID are some of the, dare I say, s...- Apr 14, 2015

Ask Gail: Can The Crossland CC1 Auto Shut Off?
We live in the age of automation. Between our smart phones and our super automatic...- Apr 13, 2015

Crew Review: Ascaso Dream Up V2.0
One thing we like a lot about Ascaso is that they frequently update their machines...- Jul 23, 2014

Comparison: Espresso Machines Under $300 - Redux
Are you new to the world of espresso and searching for a machine that you can cut ...- May 7, 2014

Crew Review: Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL
We know heading back to work on Monday can sometimes be a little rough. Especially...- Mar 10, 2014

Tech Tips: Rocket Espresso Mineral Sensors
When it comes to semi-automatic espresso machines, Rocket’s are the cream of the c...- Jan 20, 2014

Crew Review: Pasquini Livia G4 Auto with PID
While we've seen PIDs implemented on heat exchange espresso machines before (prima...- Oct 7, 2013

The Reluctant Barista Battles the New Breville Barista Express
Let's be honest, I am not engaged in an epic battle with Breville ... it is not ev...- May 15, 2013