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Crew Review: Fellow Duo Coffee Steeper - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Fellow Duo Coffee Steeper

A new twist on immersion brewing has found its way into SCG’s coffee collection—me...
  • Aug 8, 2016
A close-up pile of roasted coffee beans spread across a dark background - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Comparison: Baratza Forté AP vs Vario-W

Baratza never ceases to amaze us with their range of grinders available for home b...
  • Aug 4, 2016
Coffee beans spilling out of a coffee cup onto a surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Breville Infuser

How Does It Compare? The Breville Infuser features two programmable buttons and...
  • Aug 1, 2016
Crew Comparison: Breville Duo-Temp Pro vs Infuser - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Comparison: Breville Duo-Temp Pro vs Infuser

No, you’re not seeing double! It’s the The Breville Duo-Temp Pro features an in...
  • Jul 30, 2016
A close-up pile of roasted coffee beans spread across a dark background - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Saeco Intelia Deluxe

Currently brewing in the Crew’s kitchen is just one of Saeco’s many superautomatic...
  • Jul 28, 2016
A scattered collection of whole roasted coffee beans photographed up close - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Reviews: Saeco Gran Baristo Avanti

The Gran Baristo line just keeps getting better and better. Built with a dedicated...
  • Jul 25, 2016
Crew Comparison: Baratza Sette 270 vs Vario-W Grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Comparison: Baratza Sette 270 vs Vario-W Grinder

We’re comparing 2011’s hottest grinder, the Baratza Vario-W, to this year’s antici...
  • Jul 21, 2016
Coffee beans spilling out of a coffee cup onto a surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Baratza Virtuoso Grinder

The hearty Baratza Virtuoso Grinder is a well-rounded machine built with powerful,...
  • Jul 18, 2016
Crew Comparison: Rocket Espresso Appartamento vs Breville Dual Boiler - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Comparison: Rocket Espresso Appartamento vs Breville Dual Boiler

There’s nothing we love more than being able to brew and steam at the same time! A...
  • Jul 14, 2016
Crew Comparison: Breville Barista Express vs Smart Grinder Pro - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Comparison: Breville Barista Express vs Smart Grinder Pro

We’re comparing grinder to grinder today—but we made this Crew Comparison more int...
  • Jul 8, 2016
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Crew Review: Breville Dual Boiler

The Breville Dual Boiler and Breville Oracle are two crowd favorites in the Brevil...
  • Jul 4, 2016
A cup of espresso on a table next to a coffee grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Comparison: Rocket Espresso Machine Class Line-Up

Hand-built in Italy, the craftsmanship and attention to detail have made Rocket Es...
  • Jun 30, 2016
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