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Conical burr set inside a coffee grinder grinding chamber, viewed from above - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Conical vs Flat Burr Grinders: How To Choose

Conical or flat burrs? We break down how each burr type actually affects flavor, n...
  • Aug 10, 2026
Blade grinder filled with unevenly ground coffee, showing inconsistent grind size - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Coffee Grinding Mistakes You Might Be Making (And Why Your Grinder Matters More Than You Think)

Think your espresso machine matters more than your grinder? Think again. We break ...
  • Aug 7, 2026
SCG host with the LELIT Mara X3 and Bianca espresso machines in July's video recap - Seattle Coffee Gear
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SCG's Best Videos: July 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup

Flow profiling goes mainstream, a new Eureka grinder, and a deep clean.
  • Jul 30, 2026
Barista wiping down a stainless steel home espresso machine with a microfiber cloth - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: How to Clean Your Home Espresso Machine (The Right Way)

Most people aren't cleaning their espresso machine often enough — and some are qui...
  • Jul 28, 2026
Espresso Snowcone: The Summer Treat Every Coffee Shop Should Have - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Espresso Snowcone: The Summer Treat Every Coffee Shop Should Have

Our Espresso Snowcone recipe stacks bold espresso between layers of shaved ice and...
  • Jul 24, 2026
Jura Z10 superautomatic espresso machine brewing a latte macchiato on a countertop - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Which Jura Is Right for You? An Expert Guide to 6 Top Models

The best Jura isn't the most expensive one — it's the one that fits how you drink ...
  • Jul 23, 2026
Matte black Eureka Peppe grinder on a kitchen counter beside brewed coffee and a croissant - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Eureka Peppe Grinder

The Eureka Peppe trades the industrial Mignon look for something softer and rounde...
  • Jul 16, 2026
LELIT Mara X3 pulling espresso while a hand adjusts the Pagaia flow profiling paddle - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Why Pressure Profiling Matters for Espresso

Pressure and flow profiling used to be a $5,000 feature. Here's what it actually d...
  • Jul 14, 2026
Black Breville espresso machine and Baratza grinder on a marble kitchen counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Best Hands-on Espresso Machine for Beginners: A First-Timer's Buyer Guide

Not sure where to start with home espresso? We break down five beginner-friendly m...
  • Jul 10, 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
The 5 Best Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026: Picks for Every Budget - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The 5 Best Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026: Picks for Every Budget

Real café drinks at home without becoming a part-time barista. Our five best autom...
  • Jul 6, 2026
Affogato Go: Summer's Easiest Excuse for Dessert - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Affogato Go: Summer's Easiest Excuse for Dessert

Affogato Go is the two-ingredient espresso treat that takes minutes to make and do...
  • Jul 3, 2026
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