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K Kat

Brown Bean: The Community!

If you have read our About page before, you know that we spun off the blog from Se...

• Sep 1, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Ascaso Dream

Gorgeous line and a whole lot of attitude, the Ascaso Dream single boiler semi-aut...

• Aug 23, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Quick Mill Anita

A great semi-automatic, heat exchange espresso machine, the Quick Mill Anita gives...

• Aug 22, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: La Valentina

Grimac Royal Falcon's La Valentina comes in either semi-automatic or automatic ver...

• Aug 19, 2009

K Kat

Does Size Matter?

For some of us it does! Especially if you've got a snug kitchen into which you'd l...

• Aug 15, 2009

K Kat

Ask the Experts: Why Won't my Superautomatic Make Espresso?

We often get calls from customers who have pushed the button for their espresso in...

• Aug 14, 2009

K Kat

How to Clean the Burrs in a Baratza Grinder

Keeping the burrs of your grinder clean will extend the grinder's life and keep it...

• Aug 13, 2009

K Kat

Rancilio Silvia V3 Steaming Functionality

Gail shows us how the new Rancilio Silvia version 3 steams and whips up a batch of...

• Aug 12, 2009

K Kat

Ask the Experts: How Much Volume in a Shot of Espresso?

Gail talks to us about the total volume of a standard shot of espresso and about h...

• Aug 8, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Rancilio Rocky Grinders

Rancilio's Rocky grinders feature a great performance vs. cost balance, giving you...

• Aug 7, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Aeroccino

We love the Aeroccino stand-alone milk frother/steamer! It's a great addition to a...

• Aug 5, 2009

K Kat

Ask the Experts: How Much Ground Coffee for a Double Shot?

Curious about how much ground coffee you should put in your portafilter for a doub...

• Aug 4, 2009