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An Ode to the Bellman Steamer

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. Ever had a really great latt …
Product Maintenance | Gasket Replacement

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 …
Brewing Guide | A Beginner's Guide to Making Espresso

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. & …
Is It Always Better to Grind Fresh?

Is It Always Better to Grind Fresh?

Oct 26th 2016 Written by ryan.felbinger
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 …
Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Made Perfect

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Made Perfect

Oct 19th 2016 Written by steve.rhinehart
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 …
The Palm-sized Secret to Better Espresso

The Palm-sized Secret to Better Espresso

Oct 13th 2016 Written by steve.rhinehart
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 Guide | Walkure Porcelain Pour Over Brewer

Brewing Guide | Walkure Porcelain Pour Over Brewer

Sep 20th 2016 Written by meredithlangley
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 …
Video: Using a Lever Espresso Machine at Home

Video: Using a Lever Espresso Machine at Home

Sep 19th 2016 Written by steve.rhinehart
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 …