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Eureka Mignon Zero, Fellow Opus Gen 2, and Baratza Encore ESP Pro espresso grinders - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Espresso Grinders of 2026: A Buying Guide for New Home Baristas

So you're ready to buy your first serious espresso grinder? You've come to the rig...
  • Sep 28, 2026
Rocket Appartamento TCA and Rancilio Silvia Pro X espresso machines pulling shots side by side - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Rancilio Silvia Pro X vs. Rocket Appartamento TCA: Which One's Right for You?

Two well-regarded Italian machines at a similar price, and neither one wins on pap...
  • Sep 24, 2026
Top three semi-automatic espresso machines from Breville, Fellow, and Diletta on display - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Top Three Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026 (Plus an Honorable Mention)

Ready to pull your own shots? We put this year's semi-automatic espresso machines ...
  • Sep 21, 2026
Espresso machines and grinders on display at a Seattle Coffee Gear showroom counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Espresso Machine Features You Actually Want (Here's What Our Testing Bench Says)

PID, shot timers, and flow control — separated from spec-sheet noise. Here's what ...
  • Sep 19, 2026
Diletta Bello espresso machine brewing a shot beside a Eureka Libra grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How Does an Espresso Machine Work? A No-Jargon Guide to What's Happening Inside

An espresso machine is really doing one job: forcing hot water through packed coff...
  • Sep 17, 2026
Top super automatic espresso machines of 2026: Terra Kaffe Demi, Philips Café Aromis, De'Longhi Rivelia - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Top Three Super Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026 (Plus an Honorable Mention)

Our tested shortlist of the best super automatic espresso machines for 2026 — the ...
  • Sep 14, 2026
Barista holding a stainless steel espresso puck screen above a tamping mat - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Espresso Puck Screens: Do You Actually Need One?

Puck screens are everywhere in espresso setups — but do they change anything in th...
  • Sep 10, 2026
Steamed milk pouring from a pitcher into a latte with rosetta art - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Best Milk for Coffee: Dairy vs. Plant-Based Options (Plus, our Steaming Tips)

Not all milk steams the same. We break down dairy and plant-based options — whole,...
  • Aug 26, 2026
Roasted coffee beans spilling from an airtight glass storage canister - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How to Store Coffee Beans (So They Actually Stay Fresh)

Stale beans are almost never your machine's fault — it's the storage. Here's how t...
  • Aug 24, 2026
Cold brew coffee being poured over ice in a tall glass - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: 5 Easy Ways to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home

Great cold brew doesn't need fancy gear. We rank five easy at-home methods — flavo...
  • Aug 19, 2026
Ground espresso coffee and whole beans compared side by side - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Espresso vs Ground Coffee: What's Actually Different (and Why It Matters)

There's no such thing as an espresso bean. Here's what actually separates espresso...
  • Aug 17, 2026
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
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