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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Dulce de Leche Frappe

Queremos los dulcitos! Brandi is bringin' on the serious sugar with this blended ...
  • Sep 13, 2012
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K Kat

Compare: Baratza Encore vs. Breville Smart Grinder

In the market for an entry-level coffee grinder? You don't need to drop a ton o' l...
  • Sep 12, 2012
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K Kat

Compare: Hand Grinder vs. Electric Grinder

Does true grit always win in the end? Will a little extra elbow grease make all th...
  • Sep 10, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Strawberry Guava Frozen Mojito

If we leave Brandi alone long enough, she always goes to a place of sweetness and ...
  • Sep 6, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Jura Impressa F50

An oldie but a goodie! Jura has reintroduced their popular Impressa F50 superauto...
  • Sep 5, 2012
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K Kat

Compare: Rancilio Silvia with PID vs. Nuova Simonelli Oscar

While these two machines certainly have some core functional differences, they are...
  • Sep 4, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Mocha Butter

Like buttah, baby! Like buttah. Because Brandi is hell bent on making the rest of...
  • Aug 30, 2012
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K Kat

Rancilio Silvia with PID: Shot Temp in Cup

If you retrofit a PID on a Rancilio Silvia, how should you calibrate it to ensure ...
  • Aug 27, 2012
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K Kat

New! SCG Parts Kits

Since we launched our new website with a selection of external-only parts, we've b...
  • Aug 24, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

While the calendar reads summer, the seasons are already threatening to change on ...
  • Aug 23, 2012
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K Kat

How to Descale a Heat Exchange Espresso Machine

If this is the first time you're hearing about descaling your espresso equipment, ...
  • Aug 17, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Mocha Syrup

Life is sweet when you've got Brandi around! Not only does she have a lovely demea...
  • Aug 16, 2012
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