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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

Crew Reviews: Nuova Simonelli Musica & Oscar
We've got a couple new kids on the block! Nuova Simonelli, purveyors of world-clas...- May 11, 2011

Crew Review: Capresso EC100
While our deep love for the Rocket Cellini is endless and binding, we do appreciat...- Apr 19, 2011

Espresso Machine Maintenance with Urnex
Keeping your equipment sparkling clean is just as important as the freshness of yo...- Apr 15, 2011

Rocket v. Silvia
If you drop $1k more on your espresso machine, is there a discernible difference a...- Apr 12, 2011

Let's Make a Deal! Older Model Closeout
Quick Mill, Izzo and La Spaziale have new versions coming down the pike later this...- Apr 6, 2011

Where Do I Install this Black Box on my Saeco Aroma?
Another mystery dispelled by Gail! Find out what that little black box is for.- Apr 5, 2011

Playing with the La Marzocco GS/3
We've been having a ton of good, clean (we swear!) fun with the La Marzocco GS/3 l...- Apr 4, 2011

Testing: Coffee Ground Attrition & Water Content in Frothed Milk
We had a few viewer requests lately around the weight of things, so we produced tw...- Mar 30, 2011

Testing: Weighing Beans vs. Weighing Grounds
If you're going to get all pseudo-scientific around your espresso extraction, shou...- Mar 22, 2011

Crew Reviews: DeLonghi EC155 & BAR32
For the budget-conscious still looking to make a lovely latte at home, these lower...- Mar 11, 2011

Crew Review: Saeco Via Venezia - Certified Refurbished
It's no secret that we have a sweet and abiding love for the petite figure and sui...- Mar 9, 2011