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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
Roasted coffee beans spilling from an airtight glass storage canister - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How to Store Coffee Beans (So They Actually Stay Fresh)

Stale beans are almost never your machine's fault — it's the storage. Here's how t...
  • Aug 24, 2026
Cold brew coffee being poured over ice in a tall glass - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: 5 Easy Ways to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home

Great cold brew doesn't need fancy gear. We rank five easy at-home methods — flavo...
  • Aug 19, 2026
Barista wiping down a stainless steel home espresso machine with a microfiber cloth - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: How to Clean Your Home Espresso Machine (The Right Way)

Most people aren't cleaning their espresso machine often enough — and some are qui...
  • Jul 28, 2026
SCG latte art instructor Sean teaching beginner Grace to pour latte art at home - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Realistic Latte Art Pouring as a Beginner

SCG's latte art instructor Sean takes a complete beginner through microfoam basics...
  • Jun 3, 2026
Espresso machine cleaning tools including a group head brush, portafilter with coffee grounds, and a knock box on a countertop - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Spring Cleaning: Daily and Monthly Cleaning Tips for Your Home Espresso Machine

With the right schedule, espresso machine maintenance is totally manageable — and ...
  • Apr 22, 2026
Scooping pre-ground coffee from a glass jar into a paper filter in a pour over dripper - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Best Coffee Brewing Method for Pre-Ground Coffee

  Pre-ground coffee may not offer quite the same brewing experience and flavor p...
  • Apr 6, 2026
Pomegranate Espresso Smash Recipe - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Pomegranate Espresso Smash Recipe

Ready for the perfect holiday cocktail? Look no further than this fruity concoctio...
  • Nov 22, 2025
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Baratza Vario H2 Display Upgrade

Baratza recently released an upgraded display for their Vario grinder, which now h...
  • Dec 1, 2022
Coffee beans spilling out of a coffee cup onto a surface - Seattle Coffee Gear
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How To Guide: Ask a Question

You’ve probably spent hours reading through product reviews and prolonged stories ...
  • May 10, 2016
A scattered collection of whole roasted coffee beans photographed up close - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Hayden's Cinnamon Coconut Latte Recipe

We’re digging the coconut oil trend here at Seattle Coffee Gear. We’re trendy. We ...
  • Apr 6, 2016
A close-up pile of roasted coffee beans spread across a dark background - Seattle Coffee Gear
F Felicia

Coffee Collaboration: Use Up Your Old Coffee Beans Recipe

Here’s the age old question that’s been affecting coffee lovers across the nation:...
  • Mar 30, 2016
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