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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

K Kat

Brew Tip: Tamping Technique

Need to work on your tamp? Watch Gail as she shows you her tamping technique and g...

• Sep 29, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Incanto Rondo Superauto - Refurbished

A great value for anyone looking to get into a superautomatic espresso machine, th...

• Sep 27, 2009

K Kat

Is Crema Sacred?

We get a lot of questions about crema: What is it, how can I get more of it, where...

• Sep 26, 2009

K Kat

Ask the Experts: Do I Need to Backflush if I Descale?

If you have an espresso machine with a three-way brew pressure release valve, you ...

• Sep 25, 2009

K Kat

Under Pressure

Espresso machines often list 15 - 17 BAR pumps in their technical specifications, ...

• Sep 23, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Jura Capresso Impressa Z5 Superautomatic

Possibly our favorite one-touch cappuccino superautomatic espresso machine, the Z5...

• Sep 19, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: DeLonghi Gran Dama Superautomatic Espresso Machine

Love the convenience of a one-touch? DeLonghi's Gran Dama has some great features,...

• Sep 15, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Jura Capresso Impressa J5 Superautomatic Espresso Machine

For a fairly simple superautomatic with some programmability and without the price...

• Sep 13, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Technivorm Moccamaster Thermo Coffee Brewer (KBT741)

The only drip coffee brewer recognized by the Specialty Coffee Association of Amer...

• Sep 11, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: DeLonghi EC140B Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

For an espresso machine under $100, DeLonghi's EC140B isn't half bad. In this vide...

• Sep 9, 2009