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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
Diletta Bello espresso machine brewing a shot beside a Eureka Libra grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How Does an Espresso Machine Work? A No-Jargon Guide to What's Happening Inside

An espresso machine is really doing one job: forcing hot water through packed coff...
  • Sep 17, 2026
Top super automatic espresso machines of 2026: Terra Kaffe Demi, Philips Café Aromis, De'Longhi Rivelia - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Top Three Super Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026 (Plus an Honorable Mention)

Our tested shortlist of the best super automatic espresso machines for 2026 — the ...
  • Sep 14, 2026
Maple Pecan Iced Latte: The Fall Drink to Skip the Drive-Thru Line For - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Maple Pecan Iced Latte: The Fall Drink to Skip the Drive-Thru Line For

This maple pecan iced latte layers a double shot over cold milk, then tops it with...
  • Sep 11, 2026
Barista holding a stainless steel espresso puck screen above a tamping mat - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Espresso Puck Screens: Do You Actually Need One?

Puck screens are everywhere in espresso setups — but do they change anything in th...
  • Sep 10, 2026
Black Rocket R58 Tune espresso machine with angled PID display in SCG showroom - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Rocket R58 Tune Espresso Machine

Rocket's classic R58 gets a top-to-bottom rework — new colorways, a relocated PID ...
  • Sep 8, 2026
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
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