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K Kat

Frothing with the La Pavoni

We really love the shots produced by La Pavoni's manual lever machine the Europicc...

• Nov 17, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Francis Francis! X7

What's so great about the new X7 by Francis Francis!? Obviously, its extra terrest...

• Nov 16, 2009

K Kat

Ask the Experts: How Do I Descale a Heat Exchanger?

We have descaled a single boiler before, but have had a few requests on how to per...

• Nov 15, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: DeLonghi Perfecta Superautomatic

Some people live and die by convenience. In fact, we're pretty sure a few wars hav...

• Nov 14, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Gaggia Platinum Series

With a more Italian, ornate design and stainless steel accents, the Gaggia Platinu...

• Nov 13, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Odea Series

Looking for a superautomatic espresso machine without all the bells and whistles? ...

• Nov 12, 2009

K Kat

Comparing Single Boiler Espresso Machines - Round One

Continuing our series of general comparison videos between different machines in a...

• Nov 11, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Quick Mill Alexia

For espresso purists out there, a Quick Mill Alexia with a PID interface installed...

• Nov 10, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Baratza Vario Grinder

One of the main questions people ask themselves while they're researching a grinde...

• Nov 9, 2009

K Kat

Ask the Experts: Is There an Espresso Machine that I can Switch Between Plumb and Tank Myself?

If your water source circumstances may change -- or you want them to! -- and you s...

• Nov 8, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Capresso FrothXpress

We're huge fans of stovetop espresso at home, and we're often just throwing in a l...

• Nov 7, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Starbucks Sirena

We had a customer contact us over at Brown Bean, looking for some help with her ne...

• Nov 6, 2009