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Barista pulling an espresso shot on a Rancilio Silvia Pro X while steaming, beside an Eureka Specialità grinder - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Rancilio Silvia Pro X

Five years and 3–4 drinks a day later, SCG expert John’s home machine is still the...
  • Nov 5, 2026
LELIT Bianca and Diletta Alto espresso machines side by side, each pulling a shot of espresso - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Diletta Alto vs LELIT Bianca: Flow-Control Dual Boilers

Same price, same boiler math, two very different ways to steer a shot. Here is how...
  • Nov 4, 2026
Rocket Appartamento TCA and Rancilio Silvia Pro X espresso machines pulling shots side by side - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Rancilio Silvia Pro X vs. Rocket Appartamento TCA: Which One's Right for You?

Two well-regarded Italian machines at a similar price, and neither one wins on pap...
  • Sep 24, 2026
Black Rocket R58 Tune espresso machine with angled PID display in SCG showroom - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Rocket R58 Tune Espresso Machine

Rocket's classic R58 gets a top-to-bottom rework — new colorways, a relocated PID ...
  • Sep 8, 2026
Prosumer espresso machine pulling a shot on a modern kitchen counter - Seattle Coffee Gear
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The Best High End Espresso Machines for Home: A Buyer's Guide to Prosumer-Level Coffee

A buyer's guide to the best prosumer espresso machines for home — covering what ma...
  • May 11, 2026
Rocket Espresso Bicocca and La Marzocco Linea Mini side by side on a countertop - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Rocket Bicocca vs La Marzocco Linea Mini: Which Machine Is Best For You?

We put the Rocket Espresso Bicocca head-to-head with the La Marzocco Linea Mini — ...
  • Apr 17, 2026
Comparison: Heat Exchangers Vs. Dual Boilers - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Comparison: Heat Exchangers Vs. Dual Boilers

Heating elements are one of the most important elements of an espresso machine. Si...
  • Nov 4, 2024
Say Hello to Alto from Diletta! - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Say Hello to Alto from Diletta!

Since its launch just a few years ago, the Diletta brand has become a mark of qual...
  • Oct 24, 2024
Introducing the Lelit Bianca and Lelit MaraX Espresso Machines - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Introducing the Lelit Bianca and Lelit MaraX Espresso Machines

Hello espresso lovers! We're so excited to introduce the Lelit Bianca and Lelit M...
  • Jan 30, 2023
A cup of coffee topped with milk foam on a checkerboard plaid tablecloth, with a wristwatch resting beside it - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Breville Compare: Dual Boiler vs. Infuser Espresso Machines

It's hard not to love Breville espresso machines, with their brushed stainless ste...
  • Jan 13, 2014
Coffee beans spilling out of a coffee cup onto a surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Comparison: Barista Express vs. Dual Boiler Espresso Machines

Here's a dirty little SCG secret: Sometimes, we're a little shallow. We like prett...
  • Aug 28, 2013
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