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7 Things to Consider Before Opening a Coffee Shop

7 Things to Consider Before Opening a Coffee Shop

Nov 23rd 2021 Written by Ragan LaTour-Kelley
Lost in a daydream of cafe patrons lounging at tables, the roar of the grinder and squeal of the steam wand, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee engulfing the room — you know the time has come to make this dream a reality. It’s a big decision to say t …
What Does Extraction Mean?

What Does Extraction Mean?

Nov 23rd 2021 Written by Steve Morrow
A few years ago, if someone had asked us, and surely they did at some point, “What is extraction?”, we would have delivered an honest and succinct reply that went something like this: “Extraction is the process in which water comes in contact with gr …
What We Are Brewing: Devoción

What We Are Brewing: Devoción

Nov 22nd 2021 Written by Steve Morrow
The office at Prima is always stocked with coffee. Always. Since we sell coffee equipment, and only that with which we have been able to make consistently tasty cups, we find it necessary to sample coffees from all over the country, at times the worl …
Video Overview | El Rocio Zarre

Video Overview | El Rocio Zarre

Nov 19th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
The Zarre from El Rocio is a robust one-group espresso machine suitable for home or small commercial operations, such as at restaurants, catering, or pop-ups. In addition to the large stainless steel boilers (.6L for brew and 1.8L for steam) and two …
Water for Filter Coffee vs. Espresso

Water for Filter Coffee vs. Espresso

Nov 16th 2021 Written by Ragan LaTour-Kelley
Water is one of the more complicated variables involved in making great coffee and espresso. Spending time researching terms like "bicarbonate" and "chloride" and how they affect your water can leave you feeling like you’re cramming for a chemistry …
Maintenance for Mahlkonig E65s GbW

Maintenance for Mahlkonig E65s GbW

Nov 15th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
In this video we will walk you through, step-by-step how to cCalibrate your Mahlkonig E65s GBW grinder. Hey, you all. Ryan from Prima Coffee Equipment here, and today, we're taking a look at the Mahlkonig E65S GbW, how to unbox it, set it up, a …
Holiday Gift Guide 2021

Holiday Gift Guide 2021

Nov 15th 2021 Written by Ragan LaTour-Kelley
It's that time of year again — a time filled with cold nights wrapped up in warm, snuggly blankets by the fire; a time when the first sip of hot coffee warms not only your body, but your soul; and most importantly, after far too much time apart, a …
Video Overview | Ditting KR1403

Video Overview | Ditting KR1403

Nov 12th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
Bridging the gap between industrial and commercial classification, the KR1403 is easily the most capable countertop retail grinder on the market. Utilizing 140mm burrs and grinding at speeds around 8lbs per minute, the Ditting KR1403 is built to meet …