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How To: Saeco Xelsis Maintenance - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How To: Saeco Xelsis Maintenance

Cleanliness is next to godliness -- or so we've read, anyway. But even heathens sh...
  • Apr 27, 2011
Steam Pitcher Testing - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Steam Pitcher Testing

Does the shape of the pitcher determine whether or not you can easily steam to cre...
  • Apr 26, 2011
Gear Testing: Zojirushi Water Boiler - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Gear Testing: Zojirushi Water Boiler

Based on a customer recommendation (who swears by this as his go-to for making his...
  • Apr 25, 2011
New! Espro Gear - Seattle Coffee Gear
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New! Espro Gear

We did a video of the Espro press pot awhile back (featuring the unique anti-sludg...
  • Apr 20, 2011
Crew Review: Capresso EC100 - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Capresso EC100

While our deep love for the Rocket Cellini is endless and binding, we do appreciat...
  • Apr 19, 2011
Crew Review: Hario Woodneck Coffee Dripper - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Hario Woodneck Coffee Dripper

The pour-over lovefest continues with Hario's Woodneck drip pot -- available in 24...
  • Apr 18, 2011
Espresso Machine Maintenance with Urnex - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Espresso Machine Maintenance with Urnex

Keeping your equipment sparkling clean is just as important as the freshness of yo...
  • Apr 15, 2011
Playing with Aeropress Brew Preps - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Playing with Aeropress Brew Preps

Look, summer is approaching. It may not feel like it in your neck of the woods (it...
  • Apr 13, 2011
Rocket v. Silvia - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Rocket v. Silvia

If you drop $1k more on your espresso machine, is there a discernible difference a...
  • Apr 12, 2011
Testing a la Francaise - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Testing a la Francaise

In response to a few customer requests, we performed the following tests related t...
  • Apr 11, 2011
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How To: Descaling the Saeco Vienna Plus Superautomatic

This popular superautomatic is simple and straight forward to use, but we often ge...
  • Apr 8, 2011
Recipe: Mocha Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream Frosting - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Recipe: Mocha Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream Frosting

If you're anything like us, this all too sweet sensation will take you back to the...
  • Apr 7, 2011
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