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LELIT Bianca and Diletta Alto espresso machines side by side, each pulling a shot of espresso - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Diletta Alto vs LELIT Bianca: Flow-Control Dual Boilers

Same price, same boiler math, two very different ways to steer a shot. Here is how...
  • Nov 4, 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
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
LELIT Mara X3 and LELIT Bianca espresso machines side by side on a counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Comparison: LELIT Mara X3 vs. LELIT Bianca

They look like siblings — and it turns out they are. But the Mara X3 and Bianca so...
  • Jul 8, 2026
Six Breville espresso machines lined up on a Seattle Coffee Gear counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Which Breville Espresso Machine Is Right for You? (Updated!)

Six Breville espresso machines, one honest breakdown — from the beginner-friendly ...
  • Jun 9, 2026
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
Which LELIT Espresso Machine Should You Buy? - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Which LELIT Espresso Machine Should You Buy?

We'll break down LELIT's espresso machines and help you decide which one is right ...
  • Aug 5, 2025
Diletta Line Overview - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Diletta Line Overview

We’re really happy with the Diletta lineup and we know you will be too, so let’s t...
  • Jul 6, 2025
Terra Kaffe vs Jura Z10 - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Terra Kaffe vs Jura Z10

Today we’re doing our part to help with a comparison of the Terra Kaffe TK-02 and ...
  • Jun 18, 2025
Photo by Jakub Dziubak on Unsplash - Seattle Coffee Gear
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May YouTube Recap

Hey coffee fans! We kicked off the summer with a month of great video content, let...
  • May 30, 2025
Froth Off! Breville Milk Cafe vs. Philips Baristina Milk Frother Comparison - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Froth Off! Breville Milk Cafe vs. Philips Baristina Milk Frother Comparison

Two of our favorite milk steamers are the Philips Baristina milk frother and the B...
  • May 27, 2025
Comparing the Fellow Aiden and the Ratio Four - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Comparing the Fellow Aiden and the Ratio Four

Single cup coffee brewing is a really great option for anyone who wants a simple "...
  • May 16, 2025
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