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Roasted coffee beans spilling from an airtight glass storage canister - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How to Store Coffee Beans (So They Actually Stay Fresh)

Stale beans are almost never your machine's fault — it's the storage. Here's how t...
  • Aug 24, 2026
Cold brew coffee being poured over ice in a tall glass - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: 5 Easy Ways to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home

Great cold brew doesn't need fancy gear. We rank five easy at-home methods — flavo...
  • Aug 19, 2026
Ground espresso coffee and whole beans compared side by side - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Espresso vs Ground Coffee: What's Actually Different (and Why It Matters)

There's no such thing as an espresso bean. Here's what actually separates espresso...
  • Aug 17, 2026
Pike Place Market neon sign glowing at sunset in downtown Seattle - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Coming to Seattle for the World Cup? Here's Where to Get Your Coffee Fix

Heading to Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Fuel up between matches at Gloom C...
  • Jul 2, 2026
Glass cup of dark decaf espresso with crema on a wooden tray - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Decaf Espresso: What It Is and How It's Made

Decaf espresso isn't a sad consolation prize. Here's what it actually is, how the ...
  • Jun 16, 2026
Barista pouring steamed milk with latte art into a glass espresso cup at a home machine - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How to Make the Ultimate Latte at Home (Plus the Best Latte Machines to Get You There)

A latte looks simple, but there's real craft behind the café version you love. Thi...
  • Jun 2, 2026
Person brewing pour over coffee outdoors using an AeroPress, with a bag of Passenger Coffee nearby - Seattle Coffee Gear
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SCG's Best Videos: May 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup

Everything SCG filmed in May 2026, all in one place — from a certified Q Grader's ...
  • Jun 1, 2026
Skimming grounds from a coffee cupping bowl with two spoons during a tasting session - Seattle Coffee Gear
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A Beginner's Guide to Coffee Cupping at Home

Cupping isn't a gatekeeping ritual — it's one of the most low-tech ways to get mor...
  • May 27, 2026
Drip coffee brewing through a filter into a glass carafe - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How to Choose the Best Drip Coffee Maker for Your Home (And 5 We Actually Recommend)

Find the best drip coffee maker for your home. We cover what to look for — from br...
  • May 26, 2026
Whole espresso beans and finely ground coffee side by side in portafilters - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Are Espresso Beans the Same as Coffee Beans?

Espresso beans and coffee beans are the same thing — the label is really about roa...
  • May 19, 2026
Barista smelling a shot of light roast espresso in a glass cup - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Why Your Light Roast Coffee Tastes Bad (And How to Fix It)

Light roast coffee has a reputation problem — but sour, weak, or flat results almo...
  • May 14, 2026
A cappuccino with latte art in a small ceramic cup sitting on a granite countertop next to an espresso machine - Seattle Coffee Gear
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5 Best Cappuccino Machines for Every Skill Level

Machine choice matters more for a cappuccino than most other milk drinks. We break...
  • May 1, 2026
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