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K Kat

Airscape Freshness Testing

What's the best way to store beans? We're often asked this question and we are per...
  • Nov 22, 2010
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K Kat

Crema Stability Testing

Unless the roaster is using some type of preservative measure (such as the nitroge...
  • Oct 14, 2010
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K Kat

Baratza Virtuoso Preciso Available Now

We finally got our paws on the new Virtuoso Preciso, which gives you 11 micro adju...
  • Oct 12, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Xelsis Digital ID

Saeco's newest iteration of their high end superautomatic espresso machine, the Xe...
  • Oct 7, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Focus

For those with a love for streamlined apparatus and petite equipment, the Focus is...
  • Oct 6, 2010
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K Kat

Compare: Baratza Virtuoso, Virtuoso Preciso & Vario Grinders

As we wrote about yesterday, Baratza has a new grinder on the market this October,...
  • Sep 30, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso Burr Grinder

Hitting the streets this coming October is Baratza's newest offering, which is a v...
  • Sep 29, 2010
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K Kat

Compare: Francis Francis X1 vs. Ascaso Dream UP

For the antique/retro lovers in the crowd, the X1 by Francis Francis and the Dream...
  • Sep 27, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: Francis Francis X1

We are not ashamed to admit that we have been diggin' hard on the Francis Francis ...
  • Sep 24, 2010
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K Kat

New! Saeco Superautos: Xelsis Digital ID & Focus

We've just added two new kids to the Saeco lineup, at opposite ends of the spectru...
  • Sep 23, 2010
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K Kat

Compare: Mazzer Mini vs. Macap M4

It's a tough call which one of these grinders is a better investment -- ultimately...
  • Sep 21, 2010
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K Kat

Brew Tips: Tamper Base Testing

Does the shape of your tamper's base make a significant difference in your shot's ...
  • Sep 16, 2010
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