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A cup of espresso on a table next to a coffee grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

A Look Inside A Breville Oracle

In case you haven't noticed, we like to take things apart here at Seattle Coffee G...
  • May 7, 2015
A cup of espresso on a table next to a coffee grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Comparison: R58 vs. Oracle

Because two boilers are better than one, that's why! Yes we are talking about the ...
  • May 2, 2015
Overhead view of a coffee cup filled with a shot of espresso resting on a table surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Crew Review: La Marzocco GS3

The La Marzocco GS3. Need I say any more? Folks, this is one of the best machines...
  • May 1, 2015
A close-up pile of roasted coffee beans spread across a dark background - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

SCG in Portland: Silvia vs. Silvia with PID

While we were "working" in Portland Gail wanted to show you all the insides of the...
  • Apr 30, 2015
A cup of espresso on a table next to a coffee grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Crew Review: Rocket R58

In my humble opinion the Rocket Espresso Machines are some of the most visually ap...
  • Apr 20, 2015
A flat lay of coffee drinks including lattes and espresso alongside a sugar bowl, milk jug, and spoons arranged on a table - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Crew Review: Rocket Cellini and Giotto With PID

The Rocket Cellini and Giotto Premium Plus with PID are some of the, dare I say, s...
  • Apr 14, 2015
A cup of espresso on a table next to a coffee grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brendan

Ask Gail: Can The Crossland CC1 Auto Shut Off?

We live in the age of automation. Between our smart phones and our super automatic...
  • Apr 13, 2015
A close-up pile of roasted coffee beans spread across a dark background - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Crew Review: Ascaso Dream Up V2.0

One thing we like a lot about Ascaso is that they frequently update their machines...
  • Jul 23, 2014
A close-up pile of roasted coffee beans spread across a dark background - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Comparison: Espresso Machines Under $300 - Redux

Are you new to the world of espresso and searching for a machine that you can cut ...
  • May 7, 2014
A cup of coffee topped with milk foam on a checkerboard plaid tablecloth, with a wristwatch resting beside it - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Crew Review: Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL

We know heading back to work on Monday can sometimes be a little rough. Especially...
  • Mar 10, 2014
Coffee beans spilling out of a coffee cup onto a surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
B Brenna

Tech Tips: Rocket Espresso Mineral Sensors

When it comes to semi-automatic espresso machines, Rocket’s are the cream of the c...
  • Jan 20, 2014
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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