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K Kat

New! 1, 2, Brew Kit for Drip Coffee Makers

Roughly 80% of the machines that come into our repair center are having issues due...
  • Dec 27, 2010
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K Kat

Backflushing with Cafiza Tablets

We have a wide array of cleaning products available -- from descaler to milk froth...
  • Dec 13, 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
K Kat

Espresso Machine Storage Tips

Leaving your machine alone for the winter? Need to store it or move it (by hand) t...
  • Sep 17, 2010
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K Kat

Grinder Burr Test: Medium Roast vs. Dark Roast Beans

While you won't find us purporting that cleanliness is next to godliness, you will...
  • Sep 13, 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

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

How to Backflush the Rancilio Silvia

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Backflushing the Rancilio Silvia is a...
  • May 6, 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

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

Magical Rinza!

Not that we're suggesting that you let your espresso machine's steam wand get as c...
  • Jan 26, 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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