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K Kat

Brew Tip: Superautomatic Bi-Pass Doser Dosages

Several models of superautomatic espresso machines feature a bi-pass doser which a...
  • Dec 7, 2009
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Nina Bar

What started out as pretty darn good in theory didn't end up very nice in practice...
  • Dec 1, 2009
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K Kat

New Espresso Machine Reviews on Brown Bean

We've added a few more listings and reviews of several espresso machines to the Br...
  • Nov 23, 2009
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: What's Scale Build-Up?

We talk regularly about descaling a machine, but to what are we exactly referring?...
  • Nov 21, 2009
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Odea Series

Looking for a superautomatic espresso machine without all the bells and whistles? ...
  • Nov 12, 2009
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K Kat

Comparing Single Boiler Espresso Machines - Round One

Continuing our series of general comparison videos between different machines in a...
  • Nov 11, 2009
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K Kat

Crew Review: Starbucks Sirena

We had a customer contact us over at Brown Bean, looking for some help with her ne...
  • Nov 6, 2009
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K Kat

New! Rechargeable In-Tank Water Softener

Looking to soften your water a bit without completely removing the mineral content...
  • Nov 3, 2009
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K Kat

Silky Microfoam on the Saeco Aroma? Really?

We often get requests for tips on how someone can achieve a silky, super-fine text...
  • Oct 28, 2009
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K Kat

Comparing Mid-Range Superautomatic Espresso Machines

If you're in the market for a machine that kind of does it all, choosing which one...
  • Oct 17, 2009
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K Kat

Attack of the Killer Scale

Look, we're not joking. Yes, there are a lot of things we poke fun at and crack wi...
  • Oct 13, 2009
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K Kat

Make a Great Shot AND Maintain Your Boiler

The Rancilio Silvia often gets a bad rap out in the world because a lot of people ...
  • Oct 10, 2009
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