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Ask Gail: Correct Espresso Shot Volumes? - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Ask Gail: Correct Espresso Shot Volumes?

A single. A double and a triple. You also have the possibility for each of those t...
  • Mar 30, 2015
Ask Gail: Troubleshooting Pressurized Portafilters - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Ask Gail: Troubleshooting Pressurized Portafilters

We like to think of an espresso machine like a bicycle. In order to keep it runnin...
  • Mar 23, 2015
Ask Gail: Espresso Shot Quality - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Ask Gail: Espresso Shot Quality

As with everything in life, when you choose one thing you will always have give up...
  • Mar 20, 2015
Crew Review: notNeutral Ciclone Tumblers - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Crew Review: notNeutral Ciclone Tumblers

Double walled items seem to be hot right now (but not to the touch!). The latest p...
  • Mar 13, 2015
Crew Review: Saeco Gran Baristo Update - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Crew Review: Saeco Gran Baristo Update

In case you didn't already know, we love our Saeco Gran Baristo with Removable Bea...
  • Mar 10, 2015
Brewin’ with Brandi: Espresso Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Brewin’ with Brandi: Espresso Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprouts, you either love them or you hate them. Well at least that's how i...
  • Mar 3, 2015
Ask Gail: Can I Use Oily Beans in a Superautomatic Espresso Machine? - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kaylie

Ask Gail: Can I Use Oily Beans in a Superautomatic Espresso Machine?

If we had a nickel for every time we heard this question, or a dime for every time...
  • Feb 26, 2015
Crew Review: Breville Dose Control Pro Burr Grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
S Sarah

Crew Review: Breville Dose Control Pro Burr Grinder

While trying to grind and brew our mandatory caffeine fix on many an early morning...
  • Feb 25, 2015
Crew Review: Saeco Non-Pressurized Portafilter Upgrade - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Crew Review: Saeco Non-Pressurized Portafilter Upgrade

Oftentimes when we find an espresso machine or coffee maker that allows us to make...
  • Jan 2, 2015
Brew Tips: How to Make a Macchiato - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kaylie

Brew Tips: How to Make a Macchiato

Sarah and Dori are back (at the same bat time on the same bat channel) and ready t...
  • Nov 6, 2014
Tech Tips: Plumbing in a Rocket Home Espresso Machine - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kaylie

Tech Tips: Plumbing in a Rocket Home Espresso Machine

We hear from customers quite frequently that directions for pluming in a Rocket Es...
  • Oct 29, 2014
Brew Tips: How to Make a Cappuccino - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Brew Tips: How to Make a Cappuccino

It’s that time again! Yep, Dori and Sarah are back to teach you how make another o...
  • Sep 23, 2014
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