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P Pat C

SCG’s Best Videos: October 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup

Everything we filmed in October 2026: our Best of 2026 picks for roasts, manual br...

• Oct 30, 2026

P Pat C

Espresso Machine Pressure Explained: Why 9 Bar Is the Number That Matters (and What “15 Bar” / “20 Bar” Really Mean)

Your espresso machine box says 15 or 20 bar, but espresso brews at about 9. Here’s...

• Oct 29, 2026

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The Ultimate Candy Bar Mocha: No Tricks, All Treat

No tricks, all treat: our Ultimate Candy Bar Mocha turns your Halloween candy haul...

• Oct 28, 2026

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Vampire's Kiss To-Go Coffees: Fang-tastic Sips for Trick-or-Treat Night

Trick-or-treat night just got a little more bloodthirsty with our Vampire's Kiss T...

• Oct 26, 2026

P Pat C

Best Budget Espresso Machines: What’s Actually Worth It Under $500

Can you get a good espresso machine for under $500? Yes. Here are five budget pick...

• Oct 21, 2026

P Pat C

Top 3 Manual Coffee Brewers of 2026

Our top picks for moka pots, manual espresso, pour-over, and beyond.

• Oct 19, 2026

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Seattle Fog Cocktail: The Only Gray Day Worth Waiting For

Gray skies just got a lot more fun with the Seattle Fog Cocktail, our espresso-spi...

• Oct 16, 2026

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Top 3 Coffee Grinders of 2026

Our 2026 picks for the best coffee grinders for drip, pour-over, French press, and...

• Oct 14, 2026

P Pat C

Best Espresso Machines for Lattes: We Made and Drank Hundreds to Find Out

Our picks for every skill level, from press-a-button to pro.

• Oct 12, 2026

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Top 3 Coffee Bar Accessories of 2026

Our favorite coffee bar accessories this year, for espresso lovers and everyday co...

• Oct 8, 2026

P Pat C

Diletta Mio vs Bello+: Which Should You Buy?

Two machines, one Italian-built brand, built for two different stages of the same ...

• Oct 7, 2026

P Pat C

Espresso Grind Size: The Complete Guide & Grind Chart

Sour one day, bitter the next? Grind size is probably the culprit. Here's how fine...

• Oct 5, 2026