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THE Classic Cafe Style Milk Drinks to Know - Seattle Coffee Gear
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THE Classic Cafe Style Milk Drinks to Know

While there are dozens of different milk drinks out there to enjoy, there are 4 th...
  • Feb 3, 2025
What is the Difference Between Coffee and Espresso Beans? - Seattle Coffee Gear
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What is the Difference Between Coffee and Espresso Beans?

One of the most common questions new at-home espresso drinkers have is: what is th...
  • Dec 18, 2024
The Top 5 Things to Know About Coffee! - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Top 5 Things to Know About Coffee!

While we invite you to check out our range of getting started content here and on ...
  • Nov 13, 2024
Espresso Shot Pulling Into Shot Glass - Photo by Tim St. Martin on Unsplash - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Dialed In - The Correct Volume for Different Espresso Shot Types

It’s time for another entry into our Dialed In series! The type of shot you brew h...
  • Aug 14, 2024
Pour Over Coffee Being Brewed - Photo by Karl Fredrickson on Unsplash - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Why Does My Coffee Taste Sour?

Today we’re going to discuss one key flavor faux-pas for your at-home brew: Sour c...
  • Jun 10, 2024
Thermoblock Vs. Boiler Espresso Machines - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Thermoblock Vs. Boiler Espresso Machines

Today we're looking at different ways that espresso machines heat up water for bre...
  • May 27, 2024
Coffee Tasting 101 - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Coffee Tasting 101

Many coffee drinkers see coffee as bitter, sour, or a combination thereof. You mig...
  • Apr 17, 2024
Back to Basics: Building Your First Pour Over Coffee Set - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Back to Basics: Building Your First Pour Over Coffee Set

Whether you’re chasing the flavor of a delicious cup at the local cafe or just loo...
  • Apr 4, 2022
So Many Brews, So Little Time - Seattle Coffee Gear
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So Many Brews, So Little Time

Hey Coffee Fans! We thought we'd stop for a moment this week and get back to basi...
  • Aug 20, 2018
How Long Will My Beans Last? - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How Long Will My Beans Last?

One perennial question on every coffee fans mind is always: "Are these beans still...
  • Aug 13, 2018
All About Espresso: Part 3 - Seattle Coffee Gear
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All About Espresso: Part 3

Hey Coffee fans! In this, the final part in our series on the basics of espresso,...
  • Aug 6, 2018
All About Espresso: Part 2 - Seattle Coffee Gear
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All About Espresso: Part 2

Hey coffee fans! Welcome to part two of our series on espresso brewing. In part on...
  • Jul 30, 2018
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