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SCG crew member smiling between two Terra Kaffe superautomatic espresso machines - Seattle Coffee Gear
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SCG's Best Videos: August 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup

Every video we filmed in August, all in one place — grinder mistakes to avoid, a h...
  • Sep 1, 2026
Rocket Espresso Spluga grinder dispensing espresso grounds into a portafilter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Rocket Espresso Spluga Grinder

Rocket's new Spluga grinder promises prosumer performance in a home-friendly footp...
  • Aug 31, 2026
Espresso Tonic Bomb: The Fizzy Coffee to Wake You Up - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Espresso Tonic Bomb: The Fizzy Coffee to Wake You Up

The espresso tonic bomb is a salted-lime coffee drink that turns a simple shot int...
  • Aug 28, 2026
Steamed milk pouring from a pitcher into a latte with rosetta art - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Best Milk for Coffee: Dairy vs. Plant-Based Options (Plus, our Steaming Tips)

Not all milk steams the same. We break down dairy and plant-based options — whole,...
  • Aug 26, 2026
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
Jittery Cola Float: A True Caffeine Upgraded Treat - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Jittery Cola Float: A True Caffeine Upgraded Treat

The Jittery Cola Float takes your childhood soda fountain order and hands it a dou...
  • Aug 14, 2026
Terra Kaffe Demi superautomatic espresso machine with retro dot matrix display - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Terra Kaffe Demi Espresso Machine

A compact superautomatic built for black coffee and espresso lovers.
  • Aug 12, 2026
Conical burr set inside a coffee grinder grinding chamber, viewed from above - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Conical vs Flat Burr Grinders: How To Choose

Conical or flat burrs? We break down how each burr type actually affects flavor, n...
  • Aug 10, 2026
Blade grinder filled with unevenly ground coffee, showing inconsistent grind size - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Coffee Grinding Mistakes You Might Be Making (And Why Your Grinder Matters More Than You Think)

Think your espresso machine matters more than your grinder? Think again. We break ...
  • Aug 7, 2026
SCG host with the LELIT Mara X3 and Bianca espresso machines in July's video recap - Seattle Coffee Gear
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SCG's Best Videos: July 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup

Flow profiling goes mainstream, a new Eureka grinder, and a deep clean.
  • Jul 30, 2026
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