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It's another Friday and we have LOADS of videos to share this week!

Let's dive in:

First up, Gail took a look at the new 3200 LatteGo from Philips.

Next, we tasted our Roast of the Month!

Then we got another crew review, this time of the NON LatteGo 3200:

Allie dropped by the studio to offer some Izzo tips and tricks:

And last but not least, another terrifying Coffee Collaboration with Clementine!

That's all for now, get to watching!

Happy Friday!

We have a cornucopia of new videos this week and we can't wait to share!

Check out Gail's look at the fabulous Supergrindz superauto grinder cleaner:

Next up, you may have heard the news that we have a new line of superautos on the block, here's an overview!

Gail also provided a look at the SCG exclusive Carina here:

John gave us a meaty crew review of the Rocket Espresso RE Doppia:

And finally, it wouldn't be Friday without some Clementine!

We hope you enjoy! We'll see you next week for a whole new set of videos!

Another week, another roundup! It's time to dig in to all of our video content from this week!

First up, a long awaited look at DeLonghi's LaSpecialista with Gail (and Jamie from DeLonghi!):

Next, Gail showed us some handy tips & tricks for use with the Rocket Espresso Mozzafiato!

And finally, of course, it wouldn't be Friday without a new Coffee Collaboration with Clementine:

Check back next week for more videos!

Hey coffee fans!

It's time again for our weekly roundup. This week we've got tastings, recipes, and comparisons galore! Read on to check em' out:

First, our Clementine inspired Roast of the Month tasting!

Next up, Gail compared the Eureka Brew Pro and the Baratza Forte BG!

And last but not least, a perfect fall Coffee Collaboration from Clementine:

We hope you enjoyed! Check out some more videos next week!

It's Friday!

You know what that means, a new video roundup. Let's check out what we brewed up this week.

First up, it's Allie, with a review of the new Acaia Pearl Model S smart coffee scale:

Next, Gail took a look at the stunning Rocket Espresso Giotto Evoluzione R:

And of course, it wouldn't be a video roundup with a new Coffee Collaboration from Clementine:

Hope you enjoy, we'll see you next week!

Earlier this year we launched Izzo's fantastic line of semi-automatic espresso machines. In the time since then we've updated the terminology around these machines, and some of you took notice! Today we're going to dig in to the "why" behind the "Pro" names for these machines. This should also explain why you might see them differ in price from other Izzos you see in the wild!

Stunning in Stainless

The primary reason for calling these machines "pros" is what's on the inside! Every Izzo is built to last, with some incredible workmanship and features. What sets SCG Izzos apart though, is the boilers. Most semi-auto espresso machines feature boilers made of copper, brass, or some other material. While these aren't bad materials for a boiler, better is possible. In particular, stainless steel makes for extremely resilient, reliable, and long lasting machines. By combining the fantastic design and materials of the rest of Izzo's machines with stainless steel boilers, you really are getting a generational machine.

This means that you can expect many, many years out of an Izzo Pro from Seattle Coffee Gear. By combining this longevity with the professional styling of the base Izzo models, this really is as close to professional equipment as you can get below professional pricing.

So there you have it, we are excited to be able to offer Izzo Pro models exclusively at Seattle Coffee Gear. This means that when you're ready to buy what may be the last espresso machine you'll need to, we're your source!

Check out our line up of Izzo Pro machines right here.

It's that time once again!

Time for another video roundup! We've been cooking up some great stuff this week and can't wait to share.

First up, Gail took a look at the new Eureka Crono brew grinder:

Next up, Allie, Nicole, and Clementine tried out or August Roast of the Month!

Then, Gail gave us a wonderful new 2019 review of the legendary Rocket Appartamento:

And, as always, last but far from least, Clementine Made A Honey Cappuccino!

That's all for now, see you soon!

Welcome one and all to another video roundup!

This week has been fun, tasty, and full of content!

First up, Clementine, Allie, and I tasted some delicious Methodical coffee.

Next, Gail checked out the new Rocket Espresso Mozzafiato Timer Eveoluzione R (what a mouthful)!

And last but certainly not least, yet another sweet Coffee Collaboration with Clementine.

That's all for this week, we hope to see you back next week for more coffee content!

Rocket Espresso has long been one of the most reliable, fully featured, and consistent manufacturers of espresso machines that we carry here at Seattle Coffee Gear. We love their whole range, from the classic Appartamento up through their range of home machines. We also dig their commercial machines, which are some of the finest pieces of espresso engineering that money can buy. Naturally, we're pretty excited about some new machines that made their way into our warehouse this week: Rocket home machines with timers!

Perfect Timing

These machines offer the same quality internals and and gorgeous stylings of Rocket's full home line of machines. What they add is a discreet, simple timer that helps you get the very most out of your shots! Any espresso enthusiast knows that timing your shots is key to brewing the very best espresso, and these machines do just that!

These timers don't impact the classic look of the machines either. A small circle above the on/off switch contains these clean digital readouts, and they work with a flip of the brew lever. This means that for every shot you can get a simple readout of how long they take to pull with no extra equipment.

These timers are now available on both the standard and Type R versions of the Giotto and Mozzafiato. Check out these new timer versions of these legendary machines today!

It's time again to welcome another wonderful roaster to our lineup of roasters!

Methodical Process, Methodical Coffee

Methodical Coffee comes to us all the way from Greenville, SC. This is a roaster built on all of the pillars of the greats. That means ethically sourced green coffee, meticulous roasting, and an eye for supporting their customer. We love what Methodical has to offer both in terms of single origins and blends. Of special note is this roaster's beautiful bag art. While the bag means nothing compared to what's inside, like perfume, pretty packaging always catches our eye. Adorned with flower sketches and gorgeous labeling and typefacing, this is the kind of bag you keep on the countertop as decor as you drink through its contents. But enough about the bags, what about the coffee? Let's take a look at each of Methodical's three blends.

Blue Boy

Blue Boy is a blend of 70% Guatemalan and 30% Colombian beans roasted to perfection as a classic medium-light roast. The pronounced chocolate and sugar notes blend deliciously with milk for a tasty latte. We also love Blue Boy as a drip or pourover, as it offers mild, but satisfying flavors all around.

Belly Warmer

Belly Warmer is a fun one because it's the rare dark roast for us. While not as dark as what some would prefer, this is a tasty diner style coffee that offers the right kind of bitterness and strength. Along with heavier notes of dark chocolate, we get some earthier tones that suggest this would be a wonderful coffee after a late night or for an early morning hiking or camping. Belly Warmer features a 50-50 mix of Costa Rican and Guatemalan beans.

Play Nice

Play Nice was roasted with its name in mind. The idea here was to create a coffee that would work great for a wide range of drinkers. Great as a drip brew, espresso shot, or in a latte, this blend reflects the very best of what makes coffee coffee. We enjoyed this roast a variety of ways as advertised, and we think you will too. This one offers 70% Colombian and 30% natural process Ethiopian beans for a unique, but familiar set of delicious tasting notes.

So there you have it! Methodical is a great roaster with a range of coffees for a range of drinkers. Check them out today at Seattle Coffee Gear!