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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

K Kat

New! Breville Non-Pressurized Portafilter Basket Upgrade

When we started carrying the Breville espresso machines a few months ago, arguably...

• Oct 25, 2009

K Kat

New! Rancilio Silvia Steam Wand Retrofit

If you have a version 1 or version 2 Rancilio Silvia, it might be well worth your ...

• Oct 23, 2009

K Kat

Comparing Mid-Range Superautomatic Espresso Machines

If you're in the market for a machine that kind of does it all, choosing which one...

• Oct 17, 2009

K Kat

Comparing Heat Exchange Espresso Machines

A lot of folks want to know some of the similarities, differences, pros and cons o...

• Oct 15, 2009

K Kat

Grinder Grounds Comparison

Shopping around for a grinder, but don't have the opportunity to see how it grinds...

• Oct 11, 2009

K Kat

Make a Great Shot AND Maintain Your Boiler

The Rancilio Silvia often gets a bad rap out in the world because a lot of people ...

• Oct 10, 2009

K Kat

Video Crew Review: Grindenstein Knock Box

Looking for a pretty little number that won't take up too much space and will keep...

• Oct 9, 2009

K Kat

Ask the Experts: Oops! I Poured Water into the Bean Hopper - What do I do?

We've all had a few rough mornings where we're not sure where the floor and ceilin...

• Oct 8, 2009

K Kat

Field Trip: Slayer

Last week, we headed off to points south and visited the warehouse headquarters of...

• Oct 4, 2009