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Hand holding a latte with latte art beside a Diletta espresso machine and Eureka grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
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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
DeLonghi milk frother, espresso tamper, and notNeutral espresso cups on a coffee bar display - Seattle Coffee Gear
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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
Diletta Mio vs Bello+: Which Should You Buy? - Seattle Coffee Gear
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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
Fine espresso grind dosing into a portafilter from a burr grinder beside copper bean canister - Seattle Coffee Gear
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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
Breville Oracle Dual Boiler, Rocket Mozzafiato FAST V, and Diletta Bello+ advanced espresso machines - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Advanced Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026: A Buying Guide for Experienced Home Baristas

Our top picks for the advanced home barista ready to upgrade their semi-auto setup.
  • Oct 3, 2026
Rocket Spluga, Eureka Atom W 65, and Oro Mignon Single Dose Pro advanced espresso grinders - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Advanced Espresso Grinders of 2026: A Buying Guide for Experienced Home Baristas

Ready to upgrade past your first grinder? Here are our top picks for the experienc...
  • Oct 1, 2026
SCG's Best Videos: September 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup - Seattle Coffee Gear
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SCG's Best Videos: September 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup

Everything we filmed in September 2026, including our Top 3 espresso machines, gri...
  • Sep 30, 2026
Cherry Coffee Chia Pudding: The Make Ahead Breakfast With a Chocolate Shell Twist - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Cherry Coffee Chia Pudding: The Make Ahead Breakfast With a Chocolate Shell Twist

We layered espresso, chia, and fresh cherries into a make ahead coffee chia puddin...
  • Sep 28, 2026
Eureka Mignon Zero, Fellow Opus Gen 2, and Baratza Encore ESP Pro espresso grinders - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Espresso Grinders of 2026: A Buying Guide for New Home Baristas

So you're ready to buy your first serious espresso grinder? You've come to the rig...
  • Sep 28, 2026
Rocket Appartamento TCA and Rancilio Silvia Pro X espresso machines pulling shots side by side - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Rancilio Silvia Pro X vs. Rocket Appartamento TCA: Which One's Right for You?

Two well-regarded Italian machines at a similar price, and neither one wins on pap...
  • Sep 24, 2026
Top three semi-automatic espresso machines from Breville, Fellow, and Diletta on display - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Top Three Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026 (Plus an Honorable Mention)

Ready to pull your own shots? We put this year's semi-automatic espresso machines ...
  • Sep 21, 2026
Espresso machines and grinders on display at a Seattle Coffee Gear showroom counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Espresso Machine Features You Actually Want (Here's What Our Testing Bench Says)

PID, shot timers, and flow control — separated from spec-sheet noise. Here's what ...
  • Sep 19, 2026
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