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Compare: Airscape vs. Coffee Bean Vac
In the world of coffee bean storage, do either of these devices do a better job of...- Mar 2, 2012

SCG's Most Popular Non-Electric Coffee Gear - 2011
When it comes to great coffee or espresso, it doesn't always mean it has to come o...- Feb 10, 2012

Crew Review: Bonavita Kettle
One thing we really love about the Hario Buono kettle is its spout -- carefully cu...- Feb 8, 2012

Compare: Chemex Filters vs. Hario 02 Filters
Our first time out, Allison used a Hario 02 paper filter for her brew test with th...- Feb 1, 2012

Experimenting with Cold Brew Coffee
Do you really need a fancy, specially-designed gadget to brew up a batch of cold c...- Jan 23, 2012

Baratza Grinder Line-Up
Since our last look at Baratza's offerings, they've added some new options and cha...- Jan 20, 2012

Crew Review: Klean Kanteen
Taking your favorite beverage on the road is a time honored tradition, and no matt...- Jan 10, 2012

Crew Review: Chemex + Coava Kone
Coava Coffee introduced a fine mesh stainless steel filter for the popular Chemex ...- Jan 6, 2012

New! Non-Pressurized & Bottomless Portafilters for Saeco & Starbucks Machines
The most popular mod/upgrade to Saeco and Starbucks semi-automatic machines is the...- Dec 23, 2011

New: SCG's Espresso Lover's Gift Package!
We wanted to help you help the ones you love by combining a few of our favorite th...- Dec 6, 2011

SCG's Great Stovetop Experiments
There is nothing quite like taking a random suggestion and putting it to the test!...- Dec 2, 2011

The Lowdown on Portafilters
What is a pressurized portafilter? How about a non-pressurized portafilter? Is one...- Nov 22, 2011