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K Kat

Field Trip: Uesugi USA - Recycling Center

Where do espresso machines and coffee makers go to die? Not in the landfill, if we...
  • Jun 22, 2010
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K Kat

Which is Better: 2 Hole or 4 Hole Steam Tip?

We often get asked whether or not a 4 hole steam tip is worth the upgrade on a mac...
  • Jun 17, 2010
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: Which Machines Need to be Backflushed?

Cleaning and maintenance is a hot topic in this neck o' the woods, but some folks ...
  • May 28, 2010
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K Kat

Hope for the Well Loved

The most used component of any non-superautomatic espresso machine is the portafil...
  • May 24, 2010
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K Kat

Talking about Water Filters & Softeners

Mineral content in your water will play a part in the coffee that you make and you...
  • May 20, 2010
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K Kat

Tech Tip: Disassembling Brew Groups

Keeping your espresso equipment clean is essential to producing consistently excel...
  • Apr 22, 2010
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K Kat

Vive La Evoluzione!

Rocket Espresso's new Evoluzione machines are the next step in functionality. Sur...
  • Apr 8, 2010
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K Kat

Manualicious

Whatever the case, the fact of the matter is that now you have no wisdom to guide ...
  • Mar 31, 2010
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: Which Type of Machine is Right for Me?

Navigating the available options in the world of home espresso machines can someti...
  • Jan 21, 2010
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K Kat

Ask the Experts: Can I use Lemon Juice to Descale my Machine?

DIY lovers are all into the idea of using lemon juice or vinegar to descale their ...
  • Dec 10, 2009
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K Kat

ECM vs. ECM Manufacture

Since we're fairly vocal proponents of Rocket Espresso, we often have older models...
  • Nov 24, 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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