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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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K Kat

Grinder Grounds Comparison

Shopping around for a grinder, but don't have the opportunity to see how it grinds...
  • Oct 11, 2009
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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
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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
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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
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K Kat

Field Trip: Slayer

Last week, we headed off to points south and visited the warehouse headquarters of...
  • Oct 4, 2009
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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
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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
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