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P Pat Cotter

Diletta Bello+ Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine Crew Review

The Diletta Bello+ is the newest espresso innovation from Diletta, arriving just i...

• Sep 7, 2023

P Pat Cotter

Top 3 Under $1,500 Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines of 2022

Are you looking for the best espresso machine to add to your counter in 2022? At S...

• Sep 30, 2022

P Pat Cotter

Video Roundup: 2/4/2022

Hey coffee fans! We're back with another Video Roundup! This week we've got some ...

• Feb 4, 2022

P Pat Cotter

Top 3 Luxury Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines

We’re nearing the end of our 2021 Top 3 content, but we’ve got a little bit more f...

• Oct 1, 2021

P Pat Cotter

Dialing In Your Espresso Shots

Dialing in an espresso shot is a major topic when it comes to learning how to use ...

• Jul 28, 2021

P Pat Cotter

Weigh Your Espresso Shots!

Most people know that the ratio of water to coffee is one of the most important pa...

• Jun 30, 2021

P Pat Cotter

Holiday Buying Guide: Semi-Automatics

It’s November, which means Turkey day is rapidly approaching. Let’s be honest, wha...

• Nov 14, 2018

B Ben Schuyler

SCG Exclusive: Rocket Espresso R58 - Il Centesimo Giro d'Italia Edition

What does it take to pull the perfect shot of espresso? Patience. Expertise. Preci...

• Sep 18, 2017

B Ben Schuyler

Seattle Coffee Gear + illy: Be Your Own Barista

It’s a frustrating question that has plagued many a coffee aficionado throughout t...

• Aug 22, 2017

F Felicia Kloewer

Crew Review: Ascaso Basic Espresso Machine

Basic gets a whole new definition with the Ascaso Basic Espresso Machine! Sure, it...

• Jan 2, 2017

F Felicia Kloewer

Crew Review: Capresso EC Pro

The Capresso EC Pro is one of our favorite machines to recommend to entry-level ba...

• May 23, 2016

F Felicia Kloewer

Crew Comparison: Nuova Simonelli Oscar II vs. Oscar

“Life in plastic—it’s fantastic!” Said no coffee lover ever—we felt the same way a...

• May 20, 2016