how to Articles

Browse our articles here! From semi-automatic espresso machine comparisons to coffee recipes and more. For a curated selection of our newest articles, please visit:

Espresso Machine and Coffee How-To Articles and Resources
A scattered collection of whole roasted coffee beans photographed up close - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

How To Ice Brew Coffee

It's summer. Which means iced coffee of course! But we think iced coffee should b...
  • Jun 19, 2015
Ask Gail: How To Make A Latte - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Ask Gail: How To Make A Latte

You ask. Gail delivers. Simple as that. We here at Seattle Coffee Gear get asked ...
  • Apr 1, 2015
Overhead view of a coffee cup filled with a shot of espresso resting on a table surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kaylie

Brew Tips: How to Make a Macchiato

Sarah and Dori are back (at the same bat time on the same bat channel) and ready t...
  • Nov 6, 2014
Overhead view of a coffee cup filled with a shot of espresso resting on a table surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kaylie

Tech Tips: Plumbing in a Rocket Home Espresso Machine

We hear from customers quite frequently that directions for pluming in a Rocket Es...
  • Oct 29, 2014
A flat lay of coffee drinks including lattes and espresso alongside a sugar bowl, milk jug, and spoons arranged on a table - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Brew Tips: How to Froth Milk

Among our most frequently asked questions is “how do you create perfectly frothed ...
  • Aug 22, 2014
Seattle Coffee Gear legacy content banner featuring coffee cups and coffee on a table. Text reads: "Seattle Coffee Gear Legacy Content — We hope you find this information useful, please be aware some of it may be outdated. Thank you!" - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Tech Tips: SCG’s Tune Up Kit for Pasquini Livietta

Last week we shared our affection for the Pasquini Livia G4, and discussed how to ...
  • Jul 24, 2014
Seattle Coffee Gear legacy content banner featuring coffee cups and coffee on a table. Text reads: "Seattle Coffee Gear Legacy Content — We hope you find this information useful, please be aware some of it may be outdated. Thank you!" - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Tech Tips: SCG’s Tune Up Kit for Pasquini Livia G4

Not only does the shiny Pasquini Livia G4 espresso machine look beautiful on your ...
  • Jul 18, 2014
Coffee beans spilling out of a coffee cup onto a surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Removing Side Panels on Rocket Espresso Machines

One of the things we love the most about Rocket Espresso Machines is their beautif...
  • Apr 14, 2014
Seattle Coffee Gear legacy content banner featuring coffee cups and coffee on a table. Text reads: "Seattle Coffee Gear Legacy Content — We hope you find this information useful, please be aware some of it may be outdated. Thank you!" - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Tech Tips: SCG’s Tune Up Kit for E61 Brew Group

The E61 group head is one of the more popular brew groups, and is seen on a number...
  • Apr 7, 2014
Seattle Coffee Gear legacy content banner featuring coffee cups and coffee on a table. Text reads: "Seattle Coffee Gear Legacy Content — We hope you find this information useful, please be aware some of it may be outdated. Thank you!" - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Tech Tips: SCG’s Tune-Up Kit for the Oscar and Musica

Nuova Simonelli how much do we love you? Let us count the ways. With their beautif...
  • Mar 24, 2014
Overhead view of a coffee cup filled with a shot of espresso resting on a table surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Advanced Menus on the New Breville Dual Boiler and Oracle

A couple of you have requested that we discuss some of the advanced features on th...
  • Mar 17, 2014
A close-up pile of roasted coffee beans spread across a dark background - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Tech Tips: Test Mode on the Saeco Xsmall

True to its name, the Saeco Xsmall is the brand’s smallest superautomatic espresso...
  • Feb 24, 2014
Showing 13-24 of 492 articles.