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K Kat

Tech Tip: Water Sensing on Quick Mills & Rockets

We sometimes get calls from folks about their Quick Mill Andreja Premium/Anita or ...
  • May 6, 2009
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K Kat

Brew Tip: Some Like it Hot

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Temperature, temperature, temperature...
  • Apr 7, 2009
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K Kat

Using the Handpresso Wild

We've had the Handpresso Wild in the store since October, and it's one of the most...
  • Jan 20, 2009
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K Kat

Tech Tip: Backflush Flashback

If you have a semi-automatic espresso machine with a 3-way pressure release, or so...
  • Nov 19, 2008
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K Kat

Brew Tip: Got Two Turntables and Microfoam

If you're looking to rock like a pro barista, you need to perfect the art of micro...
  • Nov 14, 2008
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K Kat

Tech Tip: Grindhouse

Regular maintenance of all your espresso or coffee related apparatus is essential ...
  • Nov 1, 2008
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K Kat

Brew Tip: Panarello Wand Steaming

If you have an espresso machine which features a panarello tip on the steam wand (...
  • Oct 31, 2008
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K Kat

New! Coffee: Scrumptious Drinks & Treats

Irish Coffee Tart or Profiteroles with Coffee Ice Cream & Warm Chocolate Sauce...
  • Oct 27, 2008
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K Kat

How To: Boiler Draining

If you're planning on transporting or storing your machine, it's important that yo...
  • Oct 26, 2008
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K Kat

Brew Tip: Anatomy of an Over-Extraction

We have written about the shot pulling/extraction process before, and thought it w...
  • Oct 22, 2008
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Mucilage, Sweet Mucilage: Hard Hearted Harbinger of.....Coffee?

US World Barista Champion Kyle Glanville takes us on a tour of Ipanema Coffees in ...
  • Oct 15, 2008
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How to Pull a Perfect Espresso Shot

Your favorite barista sure makes it look easy: Throw some coffee into a portafilte...
  • Oct 12, 2008
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