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Espresso Machine Portafilters and You!
You can’t brew espresso without a portafilter! These lovely tools are one of the k...- Aug 23, 2021

Episode 12 - Frequently Asked Coffee Questions Part 2
This episode on the Seattle Coffee Gear Podcast: Pat settles in to answer some of...- Jul 28, 2021

Coffee Processing
It’s time for a refresher on one of the things that most deeply affects coffee fla...- Jul 20, 2021

Things to Look for in a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine - Part 1
We’re continuing our series on good good things to look for when perusing new coff...- Mar 24, 2021

Tasting Notes and Coffee Flavor
If you just started your specialty coffee journey with some new gear you might hav...- Jan 18, 2021

Interview: Ivania Rivera of Aldea Global
Hey coffee lovers! We were given the extraordinary opportunity to interview Ivani...- Oct 31, 2018

What's a PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) Controller on an Espresso Machine?
You may have seen that certain espresso machines include what's called a "PID," or...- Oct 1, 2018

Video Roundup: 9/28/2018
Happy Friday! It's time for another video roundup! We hope these videos help to g...- Sep 28, 2018

Choosing a Superautomatic
You've probably seen us talk about superauto vs. semi-auto espresso machines. Some...- Sep 6, 2018

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?
One perennial question on every coffee fans mind is always: "Are these beans still...- Aug 13, 2018

All About Espresso: Part 3
Hey Coffee fans! In this, the final part in our series on the basics of espresso,...- Aug 6, 2018