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Ascaso Baby T Plus espresso machine in white on a kitchen counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Ascaso Baby T Plus

The Ascaso Baby T Plus brings commercial thermoblock brewing, a dedicated 2.3L ste...
  • May 21, 2026
Whole espresso beans and finely ground coffee side by side in portafilters - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Are Espresso Beans the Same as Coffee Beans?

Espresso beans and coffee beans are the same thing — the label is really about roa...
  • May 19, 2026
Barista smelling a shot of light roast espresso in a glass cup - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Why Your Light Roast Coffee Tastes Bad (And How to Fix It)

Light roast coffee has a reputation problem — but sour, weak, or flat results almo...
  • May 14, 2026
Prosumer espresso machine pulling a shot on a modern kitchen counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Best High End Espresso Machines for Home: A Buyer's Guide to Prosumer-Level Coffee

A buyer's guide to the best prosumer espresso machines for home — covering what ma...
  • May 11, 2026
AeroPress brewing coffee outdoors with a gooseneck kettle at a campsite - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Best Ways to Make Coffee While Camping

Not only can you make a great cup of coffee over the campfire, but you can do it e...
  • May 6, 2026
The Best Coffees to Make on a Superauto: Three Drinks to Show Off Your Machine - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Best Coffees to Make on a Superauto: Three Drinks to Show Off Your Machine

Superautomatic espresso machines are built for more than just a quick morning shot...
  • May 1, 2026
A cappuccino with latte art in a small ceramic cup sitting on a granite countertop next to an espresso machine - Seattle Coffee Gear
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5 Best Cappuccino Machines for Every Skill Level

Machine choice matters more for a cappuccino than most other milk drinks. We break...
  • May 1, 2026
SCG's Best Videos: April 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup - Seattle Coffee Gear
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SCG's Best Videos: April 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup

Everything we filmed in April 2026 — from pre-ground coffee brewing tips to full R...
  • Apr 30, 2026
Rocket Espresso Appartamento espresso machine in stainless steel with copper side panel cutouts on a kitchen countertop - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Updated Rocket Espresso Appartamento: What's New and Why It Matters

The Rocket Espresso Appartamento just got a quiet refresh — bigger boiler, smarter...
  • Apr 27, 2026
Banana Espresso Chia Pudding: The Breakfast That Does the Work While You Sleep - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Banana Espresso Chia Pudding: The Breakfast That Does the Work While You Sleep

Meet your new favorite overnight breakfast: Banana Espresso Chia Pudding. We're la...
  • Apr 24, 2026
Espresso machine cleaning tools including a group head brush, portafilter with coffee grounds, and a knock box on a countertop - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Spring Cleaning: Daily and Monthly Cleaning Tips for Your Home Espresso Machine

With the right schedule, espresso machine maintenance is totally manageable — and ...
  • Apr 22, 2026
Rocket Espresso Bicocca and La Marzocco Linea Mini side by side on a countertop - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Rocket Bicocca vs La Marzocco Linea Mini: Which Machine Is Best For You?

We put the Rocket Espresso Bicocca head-to-head with the La Marzocco Linea Mini — ...
  • Apr 17, 2026
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