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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Mocha Butter

Like buttah, baby! Like buttah. Because Brandi is hell bent on making the rest of...

• Aug 30, 2012

K Kat

Non-Pressurized Baskets for DeLonghi Semi-Automatic Machines

We whipped up batches of these non-pressurized filter baskets a few years back in ...

• Aug 29, 2012

K Kat

Blind Taste Test: Pasquini Liva 90 vs. Rocket Giotto Evoluzione

We pit these two heat exchangers up against each other to see how their shots comp...

• Aug 28, 2012

K Kat

Rancilio Silvia with PID: Shot Temp in Cup

If you retrofit a PID on a Rancilio Silvia, how should you calibrate it to ensure ...

• Aug 27, 2012

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

While the calendar reads summer, the seasons are already threatening to change on ...

• Aug 23, 2012

K Kat

Espresso Machine Boiler Primer

Ever wonder what's going on under the hood of your espresso machine? In follow-up ...

• Aug 21, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Grinder Performance with Rocket Giotto Evoluzione

We often talk about the importance of grinders and how investing in a good burr gr...

• Aug 20, 2012

K Kat

How to Descale a Heat Exchange Espresso Machine

If this is the first time you're hearing about descaling your espresso equipment, ...

• Aug 17, 2012

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Mocha Syrup

Life is sweet when you've got Brandi around! Not only does she have a lovely demea...

• Aug 16, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Double Boiler Espresso Machines

It's time to get serious people. If you want to make excellent espresso drinks at...

• Aug 13, 2012

K Kat

Compare: One-Touch Superautomatic Espresso Machines

There will be a day in our future -- perhaps distant, perhaps not -- in which we w...

• Aug 10, 2012

K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Marshmallow Espresso

In need of a sweet little caffeinated kick while exploring the backwoods? Brandi's...

• Aug 9, 2012