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Comparison: Philips 3300 LatteGo vs 5500 LatteGo - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Comparison: Philips 3300 LatteGo vs 5500 LatteGo

Today we're taking a look at the 3300 and the 5500 LatteGo superautomatic espresso...
  • Dec 17, 2025
Baratza Encore ESP Pro Crew Review - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Baratza Encore ESP Pro Crew Review

We shared some initial impressions on the Baratza Encore ESP Pro last month, but n...
  • Sep 14, 2025
Breville Oracle Jet Espresso Machine Crew Review - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Breville Oracle Jet Espresso Machine Crew Review

The Breville Oracle Jet is particularly innovative and offers many creature comfo...
  • Aug 20, 2024
Philips 3300 LatteGo - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Philips 3300 LatteGo

Philips’ line of LatteGo superautomatic espresso machines is a fantastic set of ma...
  • Jul 5, 2024
Spinn Coffee and Espresso Machine Review - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Spinn Coffee and Espresso Machine Review

We’ve been proponents of superautomatic espresso machines for quite some time. The...
  • Oct 5, 2022
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(Not So Scientific) Experiment: Brewing Tea in a Pressurized Portafilter

You may remember that not so long ago we posted a blog about successfully pull a w...
  • Jan 6, 2015
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(Not so Scientific) Experiment: Cappuccinatore on the Intelia Focus

We love the fact that the Intelia Focus (also known as the black version of the In...
  • May 23, 2014
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The Reluctant Barista: Making the Case for Office Coffee Upgrades

Pick a Wednesday, any Wednesday. How much coffee do you need at work today to get ...
  • Apr 17, 2013
Coffee beans spilling out of a coffee cup onto a surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Reluctant Barista: Jura GIGA 5 and the Secret Menu

There is something so intriguing about a secret menu. Starbucks has one. In-N-Out ...
  • Feb 27, 2013
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SCG’s Most Popular Coffee Gear – 2012

Even if you don’t buy into New Year’s resolutions, there’s nothing wrong with th...
  • Jan 16, 2013
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Compare: Rancilio Silvia vs. Breville Infuser

When discussing small home espresso machines that can produce a great shot despite...
  • Dec 14, 2012
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Playing with Preinfusion on the Breville Dual Boiler

It's fun to play with parameters! If you didn't learn that in the 2nd grade, life ...
  • Dec 5, 2012
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