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Crew Review: Saeco Xelsis One-Touch Superautomatic - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Saeco Xelsis One-Touch Superautomatic

Saeco's newest one-touch superautomatic, the Xelsis, is just about to hit the mark...
  • Apr 18, 2010
Knowledge IS Power: Balance & Accountability in Home Espresso - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Knowledge IS Power: Balance & Accountability in Home Espresso

For Richard Branson, an essential criteria for his business success, his compass, ...
  • Apr 14, 2010
Crew Review: Hario Hand Grinders - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Hario Hand Grinders

Now that we have all our Hario stock in the store, we had a chance to play around...
  • Apr 11, 2010
New! Saeco Sirena - Certified Refurbished by Seattle Coffee Gear - Seattle Coffee Gear
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New! Saeco Sirena - Certified Refurbished by Seattle Coffee Gear

Originally manufactured for Starbucks by Saeco, the Sirena is a flexible and fetch...
  • Apr 10, 2010
Field Trip: Hario USA - The Great Pour Off: Gail vs. Velton - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Field Trip: Hario USA - The Great Pour Off: Gail vs. Velton

The final video (yes, can you believe it?!) from our field trip to Hario USA earli...
  • Apr 7, 2010
Single Origin: Velton's Finca Alaska - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kat

Single Origin: Velton's Finca Alaska

While we have an appreciation for the simplicity of many espresso blends, getting ...
  • Mar 21, 2010
Crew Review: Jura Capresso C5 Superautomatic - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Jura Capresso C5 Superautomatic

The newest superautomatic available in the US by Swiss manufacturer Jura Capresso,...
  • Mar 14, 2010
Crew Review: Capresso Flat Burr Grinders - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Capresso Flat Burr Grinders

Released this year, Capresso has a couple of more inexpensive burr grinder options...
  • Mar 13, 2010
Field Trip: Hario USA - Edwin Demonstrates Pour Over Technique - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Field Trip: Hario USA - Edwin Demonstrates Pour Over Technique

In the next installment of our field trip to the Hario USA HQ in Bellingham, WA, E...
  • Feb 24, 2010
Field Trip: Hario USA - Edwin Compares Pour Overs - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Field Trip: Hario USA - Edwin Compares Pour Overs

The pour over technique can produce an excellent, single-cup of coffee at home wit...
  • Feb 23, 2010
Crew Review: Saeco Talea Giro Plus - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Saeco Talea Giro Plus

Recently, Saeco re-worked their Talea Giro superautomatic and released the 'Plus' ...
  • Feb 20, 2010
Hot Blog on Blog Action: God Shot - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Hot Blog on Blog Action: God Shot

One of the things we love most about coffee is all the different perspectives folk...
  • Feb 17, 2010
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