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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

K Kat

Comparing Single Boiler Espresso Machines - Part Two

The final installment of our series comparing different classes of espresso machin...

• Dec 9, 2009

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

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

K Kat

Ask the Experts: What's a PID?

Single and double boiler espresso machines can have greater temperature control if...

• Nov 18, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Francis Francis! X7

What's so great about the new X7 by Francis Francis!? Obviously, its extra terrest...

• Nov 16, 2009

K Kat

Ask the Experts: How Do I Descale a Heat Exchanger?

We have descaled a single boiler before, but have had a few requests on how to per...

• Nov 15, 2009

K Kat

Comparing Single Boiler Espresso Machines - Round One

Continuing our series of general comparison videos between different machines in a...

• Nov 11, 2009

K Kat

Crew Review: Quick Mill Alexia

For espresso purists out there, a Quick Mill Alexia with a PID interface installed...

• Nov 10, 2009

K Kat

Ask the Experts: Is There an Espresso Machine that I can Switch Between Plumb and Tank Myself?

If your water source circumstances may change -- or you want them to! -- and you s...

• Nov 8, 2009

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

K Kat

New! Rancilio Silvia Steam Wand Retrofit

If you have a version 1 or version 2 Rancilio Silvia, it might be well worth your ...

• Oct 23, 2009