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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
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
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
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
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
The Best Espresso Machines for Home: Our Picks for Every Kind of Coffee Person - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Best Espresso Machines for Home: Our Picks for Every Kind of Coffee Person

It's easy to go overboard when shopping for an espresso machine. You don't need to...
  • Apr 16, 2026
Italian-made espresso machines lined up on a countertop - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Best Italian-Made Espresso Machines

Italy isn't just the birthplace of espresso — it's where espresso was ref...
  • Apr 3, 2026
Introducing the Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA! - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Introducing the Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA!

Rocket Espresso has long been a manufacturer of some of the finest espresso machin...
  • Apr 13, 2024
Introducing the Lelit Elizabeth! - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Introducing the Lelit Elizabeth!

We’ve been really impressed with Lelit’s lineup of espresso machines, and we’re ex...
  • Jun 5, 2023
How Does the Solis Barista Perfetta Compare to Other Espresso Machines? - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How Does the Solis Barista Perfetta Compare to Other Espresso Machines?

You’ve heard us talk at length about the Solis Barista Perfetta across various con...
  • Mar 21, 2022
Overhead view of a coffee cup filled with a shot of espresso resting on a table surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Tech Tip: Your Boiler on Milk

When it comes to suffering home espresso machines, our repair technicians have see...
  • Feb 28, 2014
Coffee beans spilling out of a coffee cup onto a surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Reluctant Barista: Jura GIGA 5 and the Secret Menu

There is something so intriguing about a secret menu. Starbucks has one. In-N-Out ...
  • Feb 27, 2013
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