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Diletta Mio vs Bello+: Which Should You Buy? - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Diletta Mio vs Bello+: Which Should You Buy?

Two machines, one Italian-built brand, built for two different stages of the same ...
  • Oct 7, 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
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
Best Espresso Machine + Grinder Combos for Former Baristas - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Best Espresso Machine + Grinder Combos for Former Baristas

It can be tricky to recreate the feel of the professional equipment you're used to...
  • Jan 19, 2026
Crew Review: Breville Oracle Dual Boiler - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Breville Oracle Dual Boiler

We were really excited when Breville announced the Oracle Dual Boiler, which is de...
  • Dec 9, 2025
Are Dual Boiler Espresso Machines Worth It? - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Are Dual Boiler Espresso Machines Worth It?

Dual boilers are a classic standby in the espresso world, so we wanted to talk abo...
  • Dec 8, 2025
The Pros and Cons of Built-In Grinders - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Pros and Cons of Built-In Grinders

You probably already know that you really need an espresso grinder to go with your...
  • Dec 16, 2024
DeLonghi Dedica Maestro Plus - Seattle Coffee Gear
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DeLonghi Dedica Maestro Plus

DeLonghi has long been a solid producer of entry-level espresso machines, and the ...
  • Aug 5, 2024
Coffee grinding into portafiliter - Photo by Charles Sims for Unsplash - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How to Dial In Your Espresso Shot -Dose

Dialing in your espresso shot is the most important skill to learn for any new hom...
  • Jul 2, 2024
Check Out the DeLonghi Eletta Explore Espresso Machine - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Check Out the DeLonghi Eletta Explore Espresso Machine

DeLonghi has long been a great manufacturer of affordable superautomatic espresso ...
  • May 19, 2024
Coffee in a coffee cup on a wood plank - by Jessica Lewis - Seattle Coffee Gear
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April Video Recap

We can't believe it's already the end of April! We had several fun videos go up th...
  • Apr 30, 2024
Rocket Appartamento Vs. Appartamento TCA - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Rocket Appartamento Vs. Appartamento TCA

As many of you know, Rocket Espresso released a really incredible update to the Ap...
  • Apr 27, 2024
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