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Breville Bambino Plus pulling two espresso shots beside a Baratza grinder on a tiled counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Best Budget Espresso Machines: What’s Actually Worth It Under $500

Can you get a good espresso machine for under $500? Yes. Here are five budget pick...
  • Oct 21, 2026
Flair 49 Pro manual espresso maker, Hario Switch pour-over dripper, and Bialetti Venus moka pot - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Manual Coffee Brewers of 2026

Our top picks for moka pots, manual espresso, pour-over, and beyond.
  • Oct 19, 2026
Seattle Fog Cocktail: The Only Gray Day Worth Waiting For - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Seattle Fog Cocktail: The Only Gray Day Worth Waiting For

Gray skies just got a lot more fun with the Seattle Fog Cocktail, our espresso-spi...
  • Oct 16, 2026
Baratza, Fellow Ode, and Eureka Peppe coffee grinders on white display blocks with coffee - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Coffee Grinders of 2026

Our 2026 picks for the best coffee grinders for drip, pour-over, French press, and...
  • Oct 14, 2026
Best Espresso Machines for Lattes: We Made and Drank Hundreds to Find Out - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Best Espresso Machines for Lattes: We Made and Drank Hundreds to Find Out

Our picks for every skill level, from press-a-button to pro.
  • Oct 12, 2026
DeLonghi milk frother, espresso tamper, and notNeutral espresso cups on a coffee bar display - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Coffee Bar Accessories of 2026

Our favorite coffee bar accessories this year, for espresso lovers and everyday co...
  • Oct 8, 2026
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
Fine espresso grind dosing into a portafilter from a burr grinder beside copper bean canister - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Espresso Grind Size: The Complete Guide & Grind Chart

Sour one day, bitter the next? Grind size is probably the culprit. Here's how fine...
  • Oct 5, 2026
Breville Oracle Dual Boiler, Rocket Mozzafiato FAST V, and Diletta Bello+ advanced espresso machines - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Advanced Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026: A Buying Guide for Experienced Home Baristas

Our top picks for the advanced home barista ready to upgrade their semi-auto setup.
  • Oct 3, 2026
Rocket Spluga, Eureka Atom W 65, and Oro Mignon Single Dose Pro advanced espresso grinders - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Advanced Espresso Grinders of 2026: A Buying Guide for Experienced Home Baristas

Ready to upgrade past your first grinder? Here are our top picks for the experienc...
  • Oct 1, 2026
SCG's Best Videos: September 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup - Seattle Coffee Gear
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SCG's Best Videos: September 2026 Coffee & Gear Roundup

Everything we filmed in September 2026, including our Top 3 espresso machines, gri...
  • Sep 30, 2026
Cherry Coffee Chia Pudding: The Make Ahead Breakfast With a Chocolate Shell Twist - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Cherry Coffee Chia Pudding: The Make Ahead Breakfast With a Chocolate Shell Twist

We layered espresso, chia, and fresh cherries into a make ahead coffee chia puddin...
  • Sep 28, 2026
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