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B Brenna

Crew Review: Nuova Simonelli Eureka Zenith 65E Grinder

Eureka! That’s right, we’ve found the prefect high-capacity grinder -- the Nuova S...
  • Apr 4, 2014
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K Kat

Crew Review: Nuova Simonelli Mythos

While we've reviewed other Nuova Simonelli commercial-class coffee grinders like t...
  • Nov 27, 2013
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K Kat

Crew Review: Mazzer Major Commercial Coffee Grinder

As you move up the ranks of Mazzer's much-beloved grinders, the step up from the M...
  • Nov 13, 2013
The Reluctant Barista: Baratza Grinder Groove - Seattle Coffee Gear
S Sam

The Reluctant Barista: Baratza Grinder Groove

There are many reasons why I remain a reluctant barista. Over the past year, my ca...
  • Oct 9, 2013
Tech Tip: How to Clean the Nuova Simonelli MDX Coffee Grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kat

Tech Tip: How to Clean the Nuova Simonelli MDX Coffee Grinder

Caring for your Nuova Simonelli MDX is an essential element of producing excellent...
  • Sep 27, 2013
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K Kat

Crew Review: Baratza Forte AP & BG Coffee Grinders

There's a lot to love about Baratza grinders in general, but the Baratza Forte mod...
  • Sep 16, 2013
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K Kat

Compare: Mazzer Mini vs. Rancilio Rocky

Next up in the grinder battle to the death (wait, what?!): The Mazzer Mini vs. the...
  • Apr 8, 2013
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K Kat

Compare: Baratza Vario vs. Rancilio Rocky

A toe-to-toe, or, rather, a burr-to-burr grudge match is always fun, right? We mus...
  • Apr 5, 2013
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K Kat

How-To: Re-Calibrating the Baratza Encore

When Baratza released their new Encore grinder, they made a point of talking about...
  • Jan 4, 2013
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K Kat

Compare: Grinder Sound Meter Readings

When discussing the sound differential between rotary and vibratory pumps, we're o...
  • Oct 31, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Compak K3 Touch

With its stepless grind adjustments, automated dosage functionality and removable ...
  • Oct 15, 2012
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K Kat

Selecting a Commercial-Grade Espresso Machine

You wake up one morning and think, I want to open up my own cafe! Or perhaps you'r...
  • Oct 10, 2012
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