Product Comparison | Bleached vs. Natural Pour Over Coffee Filters
Jan 5th 2017 Written by meredithlangley
When selecting a filter for your pour-over coffee, have you ever wondered what role it will play in the final taste of your brew? Are bleached or natural filters more likely to impact the taste of your coffee? In this video, Ryan explores this issue
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Product Maintenance | How To Backflush An Espresso Machine
Dec 27th 2016 Written by meredithlangley
Is your espresso less tasty than it once was? Has your machine been acting up? Regular espresso machine care is essential to maintaining a healthy machine and enjoying scrumptious shots. In the next 4 minutes, we'll bring you up to speed on backflush
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Learn: What's the Deal With False Burrs?
Dec 15th 2016 Written by steve.rhinehart
If you’ve perused our blog before or spent any time scrolling through our social media feeds, you can probably tell: we’re huge grinder nerds here at Prima. It’s true, of all the equipment we test out and use in our day to day, grinders are probably
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Video Overview | Hottop Home Coffee Roasters
Dec 1st 2016 Written by meredithlangley
Roasting your own coffee beans at home is better than ever with Hottop’s Home Coffee Roasters. The Hottop design is advanced enough to allow a skilled roaster to determine optimal parameters, while also being simple enough to enable newcomers to prod
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Video Overview | Knock Feldgrind Manual Coffee and Espresso Grinder
Nov 13th 2016 Written by meredithlangley
The Feldgrind by Knock is an excellent manual grinder that meets all of your brewing needs without the expense of an electric motor. Not only does it look and feel great, it features stepless adjustment so you can always get the grind you want, and c
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An Ode to the Bellman Steamer
Nov 3rd 2016 Written by steve.rhinehart
Ever had a really great latte at a coffee shop and wondered how you could replicate it at home? There are a handful of ways to make a superb latte in your own kitchen; our favorite by far is the Bellman stovetop steamer.
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Product Maintenance | Gasket Replacement
Oct 27th 2016 Written by meredithlangley
When it comes to giving your espresso machine a long and happy life on your bar, preventative maintenance is crucial. Regularly replacing worn out group head gaskets is an important part of that maintenance, since the gasket creates a tight seal for
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Brewing Guide | A Beginner's Guide to Making Espresso
Oct 27th 2016 Written by meredithlangley
So you're ready to start pulling shots? Welcome to our world! In this beginner's guide, Chris will walk through all the basic of making espresso. Grab your gear, then open wide: one heaping spoonful of espresso skills is coming right up.
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