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Flair 49 Pro manual espresso maker, Hario Switch pour-over dripper, and Bialetti Venus moka pot - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Manual Coffee Brewers of 2026

Our top picks for moka pots, manual espresso, pour-over, and beyond.
  • Oct 19, 2026
Matte black Eureka Peppe grinder on a kitchen counter beside brewed coffee and a croissant - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: Eureka Peppe Grinder

The Eureka Peppe trades the industrial Mignon look for something softer and rounde...
  • Jul 16, 2026
Barista smelling a shot of light roast espresso in a glass cup - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Why Your Light Roast Coffee Tastes Bad (And How to Fix It)

Light roast coffee has a reputation problem — but sour, weak, or flat results almo...
  • May 14, 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
Top 3 Coffee Brewers - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Top 3 Coffee Brewers

We're excited to share our best coffee brewers of 2025, so let's get started!
  • Oct 1, 2025
Crew Review: the xBloom Studio Smart Coffee Machine - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Crew Review: the xBloom Studio Smart Coffee Machine

We can finally say that there’s a great automatic option for your pour over procli...
  • Feb 24, 2025
Introducing the xBloom Studio Smart Coffee Machine! - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Introducing the xBloom Studio Smart Coffee Machine!

Automatic pour over brewers are definitely hit or miss. We’ve seen some solid opti...
  • Nov 15, 2024
Pour Over Coffee Being Brewed - Photo by Karl Fredrickson on Unsplash - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Why Does My Coffee Taste Sour?

Today we’re going to discuss one key flavor faux-pas for your at-home brew: Sour c...
  • Jun 10, 2024
Coffee Tasting 101 - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Coffee Tasting 101

Many coffee drinkers see coffee as bitter, sour, or a combination thereof. You mig...
  • Apr 17, 2024
Fellow Tally Vs. Acaia Pearl Model S - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Fellow Tally Vs. Acaia Pearl Model S

Let’s take a look at two of our current favorite scales: the Acaia Pearl S, and th...
  • Jul 13, 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
Solis Scala Zero Brew Recipes - Seattle Coffee Gear
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Solis Scala Zero Brew Recipes

Best Brew Recipes For Your Scala Zero Wondering where to start with your Solis Sc...
  • Jan 9, 2023
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