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This month we added Braun's SCA rated drip coffee brewers to SCG. These brewers are yet another great option for fans of a classic pot of drip coffee. But what makes them special? Well first, there's that SCA certification. SCA stands for "Specialty Coffee Association." This is a large body that handles a lot of awareness and outreach around specialty coffee. One of the things they do is certify drip brewers capable of producing high quality coffee. This is largely done through maintaining consistent brew temperatures. All of the Braun machines that we now carry also have this SCA certification!

Let's get into the brewers!

KF9150

The KF9150 offers handy features like dedicated over ice brewing and auto-on for your morning coffee fix. It also provides the ability to directly control things like water temperature and brew size. What's more, this brewer even offers a hot water spot. This isn't always the case with drip brewers, and the spout gives you the ability to use the machine for hot chocolate or tea. We love that about it! If there are any caveats, it's that this brewer is a little on the busy side in terms of looks. With that said, smart design features like a removable water tank more than make up for the crowded control panel.

KF9170SI

The 9170SI takes a lot of the features of the 9150 and adds a slightly more adaptable frame to the whole package. It retains things like the hot water spout, brewing options, removeable water tanks, and general programmability and combines them with a sleeker look. The 9170SI also includes a goldtone mesh filter, giving you more options for brewing. The only issue here, like with the 9150, is that the number of options can be intimidating at first.

KF9070

The KF9070 is still on the way to our site, but it delivers performance and consistency just like its larger siblings. The difference here is removal of the hot water spout and some progamming features for a simpler design and lower price point.

Whatever machine fits your kitchen best, we're excited to welcome Braun to the SCG family!

The AeroPress is one of the most iconic coffee makers of the past decade. A favorite of travelers, explorers, and fans of good coffee everywhere, it's a wonderful device. If you're not familiar, the AeroPress combines aspects of filter brewing, presses, and espresso to create a delicious cup of coffee. What's so ingenious here is how simple it is. To brew you just add coffee and hot water to a brew chamber, let steep, then press the brewed coffee through a filter and into your cup! Lots of tricks like inverting the press, using different ratios, and playing around with grind size are possible. The result is a high quality, easy to use device that you can use just about anywhere. All you need is ground coffee and hot water!

One of the best aspects of the AeroPress is how portable it is. While plenty of users love it enough to make it their home coffee machine, its portability takes it a step further. This is because, as mentioned above, all you need to use it is some ground coffee and hot water. This makes it a great option for everything from office work and hotel stays to camping and holiday travel. This year though, Aerobie is launching a special new version of the AeroPress that doubles down on portability.

The AeroPress Go is slim, simple, and stylish. It packs the full AeroPress brewing kit into a tight package that fits in its own storage container. This container even works as a cup! This means you can easily carry the whole brewer and its tools with you wherever you go. We love it for all of the travel options mentioned above. What's more, it's roughly the same price as the original Aeropress. The only substantive difference between the two models is the size. The AeroPress go is a touch smaller, which may put off users who want to brew larger volumes beyond a single cup at a time. With that said, it's very easy to brew a concentrate in the Go, so you can still brew enough coffee for your friends, just make sure to add a bit of water!

Even better - the Go works with the same filters as the original AeroPress (even the Fellow Prismo  attachment is compatible). This is an exciting product to kick off 2020 with, and we're excited to be able to offer it. Pick one up right here, and take your brewing on the Go!

Ho ho ho coffee fans!

We've had some off and on weeks this holiday season because of all of the shopping! This week we did want to round up our week of video content for you, so let's take a look!

First up, Gail took a look at the Philips Carina and Philips 3200!

Next, we got a commercial crew review of the Bunn MHG from John:

And finally, we're sad to see her go. It's Clementine's final coffee collaboration. :(

We wish Clementine all of the best for her future endeavors!

We'll be here next week to dish out some more coffee videos...

P.S., Stay tuned to the channel later tonight for a special holiday treat!

It's the holiday season and Seattle Coffee Gear is here with some great deals for you!

Rather than make you hunt through old blog posts and videos to get info about each of our exclusive deals, we've assembled this guide. It should give you an idea of why we're excited about each of the things we're putting on sale! You can find all of these deals and more right over here. Let's dive in!

Philips Carina

The Philips Carina is our exclusive machine from Philips' new line of superautomatics. It's a great machine that offers incredible value between its coffee and milk quality. We love the fact that the panarello steam wand gives you control over the temperature and texture of your milk. With Philips' delicious espresso and coffee brewing, it all gives you a really delicious package even at its regular price. We're knocking off $150, bringing the price down to $349.99 this holiday!

Eurekea Mignon Filtro Grinder

This year Eureka put out an excellent line of brew grinders with the form factor of their Mignon line. While they released a few of them, the Filtro offers the most simple, go to option to get just the grind you want. This grinder features simple push-button operation and a stepless grind adjust. This grind adjustment is the sort of thing you'd typically find on more expensive espresso grinders. It allows you to get the exact grind you need for your coffee, rather than clicking through preset grind levels. The Filtro is one of the best brew grinders you can get, and we've got it for just $199 this holiday!

Rocket Espresso Pro Upgrade Kit + No Tax

Rocket Espresso is one of our favorite semi-auto machine producers. These classic Italian espresso machines are built to last and perform incredible well. What's more, with a range of price options we are sure there's a Rocket Espresso machine for every "prosumer" user out there. This year we've brewed up a special upgrade kit for purchasers of a Rocket Espresso machine. This kit includes a bottomless portafilter, tamper, milk pitcher, and gasket upgrade. With all of this you'll just need to add ground coffee, milk, and water to get some exquisite home espresso. We're also paying your sales tax on these machines!

Izzo Espresso

Izzo espresso machines also represent some of out very favorite Italian machine offerings. Our Izzo Pro models upgrade the standard machines to stainless steel boilers. This means you'll get a lifetime of espresso from one of these wonderful machines. We're excited to offer Izzo machines for $200 off. This is an especially great deal considering how rarely Izzos go on sale!

Miele CM5500

The Miele CM5500 is our stylish exclusive from Miele. Featuring the compact, but powerful design of the 5300 plus extra programmable user profiles and a hot water spout, this machine is already a great value. We're doing even more though, and taking $200 off! This makes this fantastic machine that already punches well above its price point just $1,099. Get this deal while it lasts!

Breville Precision Brewer Tribute Edition

Our SCG exclusive Breville Precision Brewer is also on sale, available for just $239.95. We love the original Precision Brewer, and this exclusive includes a pour over adapter that lets you mount your favorite dripper above the carafe. With this addition, the Precision Brewer becomes your one stop shop for drip brews, cold brew, iced coffee AND pour over. It's the best deal in drip brewers right now if you're looking for a gift or an upgrade!

Crossland CC1 V2 Espresso Machine

A dream machine for hobbyists, the Crossland CC1 is a standby for us. Perfect for tinkering and tweaking your recipes, this machine was already one of our favorites in its price bracket. With excellent support from Crossland and great performance on par with more expensive machines, this deal just makes the CC1 all the sweeter. Get this stalwart machine for $150 off this holiday only at Seattle Coffee Gear!

SCG Pour Over Starter Set

Getting into pour over brewing can seem like a chore. you need a dripper, grinder, filters, a kettle, a scale, not to mention coffee and your mug! This holiday we're handling most of the above with our $99 pour over kit. This kit includes a Hario Skerton hand grinder, V60 dripper, filters, a Brewista Smart Brew Coffee Scale, and a Bonavita Electric Gooseneck Kettle. With all of this, you'll just need to add some cups and coffee and you'll be ready to get into the wide world of pour over!

And for those two things, check out our CREMA15 and STOCKINGS coupon codes! The former saves you 15% on all LavAzza coffee, and the later knocks 10% off accessories like mugs, scales, and more!

We hope our SCG deals will help you give the perfect gift or upgrade your own coffee game. All of these deals are limited time, so get them as soon as you can!

Holidays are right around the corner and we're in high gear!

If you haven't seen Gail's awesome picks videos, make sure you check those out. Today we'll take a look at all of the other stuff we've got going on over on YouTube.

First up, it's John with a review of a commercial grinder:

Next, Allie, Nicole and I tasted some amazing Smith Teas:

Finally, Clementine tried a tasty chilled treat on this week's Coffee Collaboration!

That's all for this week! We'll be back next week with more videos to share!