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K Kat

Which is Better: 2 Hole or 4 Hole Steam Tip?

We often get asked whether or not a 4 hole steam tip is worth the upgrade on a mac...
  • Jun 17, 2010
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Naked Espresso!

OK -- we're not naked, but the machine is! We have had folks ask us often how a su...
  • Jun 16, 2010
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The Lowdown on Espresso Machine Thermostats

A style of thermostat often used in espresso machines is an analog bi-metal thermo...
  • Jun 15, 2010
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How to Steam & Brew with the Pasquini Livia 90

In a follow-up to the basic specification, pros and cons review we did of the Pasq...
  • Jun 11, 2010
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The 'Great' Breville Temperature Experiment

First we took brewing to the mat with The 'Great' Breville Brew Experiment, then w...
  • Jun 10, 2010
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SCG is a Certified DeLonghi Repair Center

Adding to the laundry list of manufacturer repair certifications (such as Ascaso, ...
  • Jun 3, 2010
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: Which Machines Need to be Backflushed?

Cleaning and maintenance is a hot topic in this neck o' the woods, but some folks ...
  • May 28, 2010
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Hope for the Well Loved

The most used component of any non-superautomatic espresso machine is the portafil...
  • May 24, 2010
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Talking about Water Filters & Softeners

Mineral content in your water will play a part in the coffee that you make and you...
  • May 20, 2010
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Compare: Jura Impressa Z5 vs. Saeco Xelsis

For a long time, we had what most people would consider an unnatural love for the ...
  • May 12, 2010
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How to Backflush the Rancilio Silvia

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Backflushing the Rancilio Silvia is a...
  • May 6, 2010
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Crew Review: Capresso 4-Cup Espresso & Capuccino Machine

Steam-driven espresso machines are few and far between these days, especially as f...
  • Apr 30, 2010
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