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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
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
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
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
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
Diletta Mio espresso machine paired with a Eureka Mignon grinder dosing fresh grounds into a portafilter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Best Espresso Machine & Grinder Combos

Buying an espresso machine alone won't get you great shots — the grinder is half t...
  • Jun 29, 2026
Glass cup of dark decaf espresso with crema on a wooden tray - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Decaf Espresso: What It Is and How It's Made

Decaf espresso isn't a sad consolation prize. Here's what it actually is, how the ...
  • Jun 16, 2026
Six Breville espresso machines lined up on a Seattle Coffee Gear counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Which Breville Espresso Machine Is Right for You? (Updated!)

Six Breville espresso machines, one honest breakdown — from the beginner-friendly ...
  • Jun 9, 2026
SCG latte art instructor Sean teaching beginner Grace to pour latte art at home - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Realistic Latte Art Pouring as a Beginner

SCG's latte art instructor Sean takes a complete beginner through microfoam basics...
  • Jun 3, 2026
Barista pouring steamed milk with latte art into a glass espresso cup at a home machine - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How to Make the Ultimate Latte at Home (Plus the Best Latte Machines to Get You There)

A latte looks simple, but there's real craft behind the café version you love. Thi...
  • Jun 2, 2026
Person brewing pour over coffee outdoors using an AeroPress, with a bag of Passenger Coffee nearby - Seattle Coffee Gear
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SCG's Best Videos: May 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup

Everything SCG filmed in May 2026, all in one place — from a certified Q Grader's ...
  • Jun 1, 2026
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