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Matte black Eureka Peppe grinder on a kitchen counter beside brewed coffee and a croissant - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Eureka Peppe Grinder

The Eureka Peppe trades the industrial Mignon look for something softer and rounde...
  • Jul 16, 2026
LELIT Mara X3 pulling espresso while a hand adjusts the Pagaia flow profiling paddle - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Why Pressure Profiling Matters for Espresso

Pressure and flow profiling used to be a $5,000 feature. Here's what it actually d...
  • Jul 14, 2026
Black Breville espresso machine and Baratza grinder on a marble kitchen counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Best Hands-on Espresso Machine for Beginners: A First-Timer's Buyer Guide

Not sure where to start with home espresso? We break down five beginner-friendly m...
  • Jul 10, 2026
LELIT Mara X3 and LELIT Bianca espresso machines side by side on a counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Comparison: LELIT Mara X3 vs. LELIT Bianca

They look like siblings — and it turns out they are. But the Mara X3 and Bianca so...
  • Jul 8, 2026
The 5 Best Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026: Picks for Every Budget - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The 5 Best Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026: Picks for Every Budget

Real café drinks at home without becoming a part-time barista. Our five best autom...
  • Jul 6, 2026
Affogato Go: Summer's Easiest Excuse for Dessert - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Affogato Go: Summer's Easiest Excuse for Dessert

Affogato Go is the two-ingredient espresso treat that takes minutes to make and do...
  • Jul 3, 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
LELIT Mara X3 espresso machine in black with wood accents pulling a shot on a counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: LELIT Mara X3

The LELIT Mara X3 brings electronic flow profiling, dual-probe PID, and the new Ge...
  • Jul 1, 2026
Barista adjusting a stainless steel Breville Dual Boiler espresso machine on a counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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SCG's Best Videos: June 2026 Coffee & Gear

June was a two-video month, but both are the kind you'll want to bookmark....
  • Jun 30, 2026
Diletta Mio espresso machine paired with a Eureka Mignon grinder dosing fresh grounds into a portafilter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Best Espresso Machine & Grinder Combos

Buying an espresso machine alone won't get you great shots — the grinder is half t...
  • Jun 29, 2026
3 Frozen Coffee Recipes: Let's Get Blending! - Seattle Coffee Gear
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3 Frozen Coffee Recipes: Let's Get Blending!

Summer called, and it wants you to put down the hot latte. We rounded up three fro...
  • Jun 19, 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
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