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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
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
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
Eureka Mignon Zero, Fellow Opus Gen 2, and Baratza Encore ESP Pro espresso grinders - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Espresso Grinders of 2026: A Buying Guide for New Home Baristas

So you're ready to buy your first serious espresso grinder? You've come to the rig...
  • Sep 28, 2026
Conical burr set inside a coffee grinder grinding chamber, viewed from above - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Conical vs Flat Burr Grinders: How To Choose

Conical or flat burrs? We break down how each burr type actually affects flavor, n...
  • Aug 10, 2026
Diletta Mio espresso machine paired with a Eureka Mignon grinder dosing fresh grounds into a portafilter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Best Espresso Machine & Grinder Combos

Buying an espresso machine alone won't get you great shots — the grinder is half t...
  • Jun 29, 2026
Baratza Encore Comparison - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Baratza Encore Comparison

These days, the Encore lineup features a trio of grinder options suited for differ...
  • Feb 23, 2026
Encore ESP Pro First Look - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Encore ESP Pro First Look

With the new ESP Pro Baratza has kicked up the bells and whistles a lot, and after...
  • Aug 22, 2025
Our Favorite Baratza Grinders and Why - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Our Favorite Baratza Grinders and Why

We love this brand of coffee grinders too, and we want to tell you about our favor...
  • Feb 11, 2025
Baratza Encore Vs. Fellow Opus Comparison - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Baratza Encore Vs. Fellow Opus Comparison

It’s an exciting time for anyone looking to get a starter espresso grinder. Why? B...
  • Feb 22, 2023
Baratza Encore Vs. Encore ESP Comparison - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Baratza Encore Vs. Encore ESP Comparison

Have you seen the exciting new Baratza Encore ESP Espresso Grinder? Built on the B...
  • Feb 18, 2023
Is the Baratza Encore Still the King of Coffee Grinders? - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Is the Baratza Encore Still the King of Coffee Grinders?

The Baratza Encore is a truly classic coffee grinder. For many, it’s the grinder t...
  • Mar 28, 2022
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