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K Kat

What's this White Stuff on my Rancilio Silvia?

There are a couple of questions that we get all the time about the Rancilio Silvia...
  • Feb 8, 2011
K Kat

Keeping You and Your Machine Healthy

We've heard concerns from customers on whether or not they should worry about trac...
  • Feb 4, 2011
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K Kat

Limited Stock: Solis Non-Pressurized Portafilters

In our quest for non-pressurized portafilters for the smaller Saeco semi-automatic...
  • Dec 17, 2010
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K Kat

Super Sweet Saeco Aroma Sale

For those in the market for a super reliable, entry-level semi-automatic espresso ...
  • Dec 6, 2010
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K Kat

SCG's Buyer's Guides

Gift hunting season is on! For those with caffeinated accoutrement in their sights...
  • Dec 3, 2010
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K Kat

Crew Review: DeLonghi ECO310BK

Look, we recognize that not everyone can (or wants to) drop a cool $2k on their ho...
  • Dec 1, 2010
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K Kat

New! Seattle Coffee Gear's Guide to Rocket Espresso DVD

We are squealing like a gaggle of teenage girls outside a Guns n Roses concert a l...
  • Nov 30, 2010
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K Kat

Compare: Rancilio Silvia V3 vs. Francis Francis X1

We put them in the ring and let 'em duke it out for themselves! OK, not really, bu...
  • Nov 19, 2010
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K Kat

Brew Tip: Francis Francis Portafilter

Lately, we've been digging the Francis Francis X1 and X7 espresso machines because...
  • Nov 10, 2010
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K Kat

New! Rocket Espresso Accessories

If our love for Rocket Espresso was any more pronounced, things would be getting a...
  • Nov 1, 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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