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B Brenna

How to Descale the Saeco Aroma

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to clean up and de-clutter aroun...
  • Jan 15, 2014
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Espresso Whipped Cream

Sometimes, simple is better; but other times, souping up simple is even better. Ta...
  • Jan 9, 2014
The Reluctant Barista: Milk Frothing Madness - Seattle Coffee Gear
S Sam

The Reluctant Barista: Milk Frothing Madness

How many how-to-froth-milk videos have you watched? They make it look so easy! Whi...
  • Jan 1, 2014
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S Sam

What’s Your Signature Espresso Drink? Episode Two: The Puristas

We talk a lot about coffee experimentation here at SCG. The great thing about bein...
  • Dec 25, 2013
Crew Review: Nuova Simonelli Aurelia 2 T3 Commercial Espresso Machine - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kat

Crew Review: Nuova Simonelli Aurelia 2 T3 Commercial Espresso Machine

While sophisticated temperature control and experimenting with how different brew ...
  • Dec 4, 2013
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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

Brewin' with Brandi: Gourmet Latte Macchiato a la GIGA 5

With just a couple more recipes to go, this month's Jura GIGA 5 drink experimentat...
  • Nov 7, 2013
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Espresso Witch Fingers (Shortbread Cookies)

It's that time of the year when the ghouls come out to play and there's probably n...
  • Oct 24, 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
Crew Review: Pasquini Livia G4 Auto with PID - Seattle Coffee Gear
K Kat

Crew Review: Pasquini Livia G4 Auto with PID

While we've seen PIDs implemented on heat exchange espresso machines before (prima...
  • Oct 7, 2013
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S Sam

Barista Snapshot: Jake at SteamDot Coffee

"Who: Jake Schmutzler, Barista Where: SteamDot Coffee Company, Anchorage, Alaska W...
  • Sep 27, 2013
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: B52 Latte Recipe

It's not a bomber nor is it a particularly funky pop group from the 80's. It is, h...
  • Sep 26, 2013
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