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K Kat

Crew Review: La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi - Redux!

Recently revamped to offer a more streamlined case, different portafilter handle a...
  • Jan 17, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Breville Smart Grinder Redux

After we tested the original Smart Grinder last year and found that it just didn't...
  • Jan 13, 2012
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Brewin' with Brandi: Peanut Butter Cup Latte

You've got your chocolate in my peanut butter! No, you've got your peanut butter i...
  • Jan 12, 2012
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Brewin' with Brandi: Mocha Fondue

Who doesn't want to get up close and personal with tons of melting chocolate? Watc...
  • Jan 9, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Chemex + Coava Kone

Coava Coffee introduced a fine mesh stainless steel filter for the popular Chemex ...
  • Jan 6, 2012
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Crew Review: Chemex

The Chemex is easily one of the most long-loved piece of coffee brewing equipment ...
  • Jan 4, 2012
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K Kat

Milk Steaming Tips

One of the wiliest dragons to slay in the home espresso universe is milk steaming ...
  • Jan 3, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: DeLonghi kMix Drip Coffee Maker

As part of their colorful and compact series of new appliances, DeLonghi has intro...
  • Dec 30, 2011
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K Kat

Compare: Breville Dual Boiler v. Nuova Simonelli Oscar

Yet another comparison match! Watch Gail walk us through the features on the Brevi...
  • Dec 28, 2011
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K Kat

Crew Review: Bottomless Portafilter for the Crossland CC1

You know we dig the CC1 -- for the price and features, it's a tough machine to bea...
  • Dec 27, 2011
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Brewin' with Brandi: Winter Frost Chai

It's cold outside! But that didn't keep Brandi from whipping up our new favorite c...
  • Dec 26, 2011
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New! Non-Pressurized & Bottomless Portafilters for Saeco & Starbucks Machines

The most popular mod/upgrade to Saeco and Starbucks semi-automatic machines is the...
  • Dec 23, 2011
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