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K Kat

Crew Review: Capresso EC100

While our deep love for the Rocket Cellini is endless and binding, we do appreciat...
  • Apr 19, 2011
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K Kat

Espresso Machine Maintenance with Urnex

Keeping your equipment sparkling clean is just as important as the freshness of yo...
  • Apr 15, 2011
Rocket v. Silvia - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kat

Rocket v. Silvia

If you drop $1k more on your espresso machine, is there a discernible difference a...
  • Apr 12, 2011
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K Kat

Let's Make a Deal! Older Model Closeout

Quick Mill, Izzo and La Spaziale have new versions coming down the pike later this...
  • Apr 6, 2011
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K Kat

Where Do I Install this Black Box on my Saeco Aroma?

Another mystery dispelled by Gail! Find out what that little black box is for.
  • Apr 5, 2011
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K Kat

Playing with the La Marzocco GS/3

We've been having a ton of good, clean (we swear!) fun with the La Marzocco GS/3 l...
  • Apr 4, 2011
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K Kat

Testing: Coffee Ground Attrition & Water Content in Frothed Milk

We had a few viewer requests lately around the weight of things, so we produced tw...
  • Mar 30, 2011
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K Kat

Testing: Weighing Beans vs. Weighing Grounds

If you're going to get all pseudo-scientific around your espresso extraction, shou...
  • Mar 22, 2011
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K Kat

Crew Reviews: DeLonghi EC155 & BAR32

For the budget-conscious still looking to make a lovely latte at home, these lower...
  • Mar 11, 2011
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Via Venezia - Certified Refurbished

It's no secret that we have a sweet and abiding love for the petite figure and sui...
  • Mar 9, 2011
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K Kat

Seattle Coffee Gear's Refurbishment Center

Lately, we've been posting a slew of crew reviews (!), covering all the new refurb...
  • Mar 8, 2011
Crew Review: Rancilio Epoca S1 Tank Commercial Espresso - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kat

Crew Review: Rancilio Epoca S1 Tank Commercial Espresso

While perhaps not totally at home in your kitchen, this commercial-class machine i...
  • Feb 22, 2011
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