The world of specialty coffee is full of standards and status quo. Some are instrumental to our progress and help to define us as an industry. Others, though, have little to no supporting data or objective value. When you come across rules like the …

The days are growing shorter, there is a crispness in the air, and the leaves are beginning to turn and fall. Fall is officially here, and that can only mean one thing: it’s pumpkin spice latte season. And in true Prima fashion, we've gone out of our …

If you’ve been paying attention to the world of espresso in recent years, you might have noticed the silent and steady takeover of puck-style tampers in competitions and in your local coffee bar. Like our very own Prima Tamp from some years ago, th …

Brewing with Walkure's porcelain coffeemakers is surprisingly simple. A ceramic dispersion plate forgives sloppy technique and the built-in porcelain grid eliminates the need for disposable filters. With a quality burr grinder and hot water source, y …

There are few ways to feel more connected to the coffee you drink than manually pulling a shot of espresso. And when I say manually, I mean more than grinding the coffee yourself, locking in the portafilter, and flipping a switch - I mean literall …

The Orphan Espresso LIDO 3 hand grinder is arguably one of the best on the market today. This full-range hand grinder is capable of everything from Turkish to drip, and its double bearing stabilization means you'll get a consistent grind at every set …

Mahlkonig took the K30 and made it better. With the addition of an efficient ventelation fan, get a cooler grind and save the finer tastes in your espresso with the K30 Air.   Transcript In German, Mahlkonig …

Pour like a pro with this special edition latte art pitcher by Hario. Developed with famed latte art champ Hiroshi Sawada, this 20 oz pitcher has all the right features to get you on your way to perfect pours.   Transcrip …