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
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Upgrading Coffee Equipment
Oct 4th 2021 Written by Ragan LaTour
Entering the ever-changing world of specialty coffee is a mystifying experience filled with, what seems to be, an endless array of equipment, brew methods, and types of coffee. From the moment your interest was piqued — probably thanks to some
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Back to School Brew Guide
Aug 16th 2021 Written by Ragan LaTour
Long days, warm breezes, and leisurely summer strolls are coming to an end, and with that brings autumn, early morning classes and late-night study sessions. Here at Prima we know the struggle; however, we also know the remedy — great coffee. Whethe
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Best Alternative Milks for Barista Quality Espresso Drinks
Mar 16th 2021 Written by Steve Morrow and Ragan LaTour
Alt milks are all the rage. Or rather they were all the rage and now they are just a rage, the status quo. In a good way. What first started as a way to accommodate dairy enthusiasts with a lactose allergy, and mainly ju
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A Comparison of Brewing Scales
Oct 29th 2020 Written by Caleb Spindler
To the uninitiated, the new-to-coffee person, seeing a barista use a scale to brew coffee is like watching your best friend’s dad get out a yardstick to measure the distance between his golf ball and the first hole at Pappy’s Putt-Putt for Kids. It s
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Our Favorite Gear for the Year: 2019
Nov 12th 2019 Written by steve.rhinehart
As 2019 gets ready to come to a close, we're taking a look back at our favorite brewing gear, machines, and tools from the year. Come see our list, and let us know what your favorite coffee toys were!
As 2019 approaches its close - that's right, we'
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Video Overview | Acaia Pearl Model S Brewing Scale
Jun 19th 2019 Written by meredithlangley
The latest addition to Acaia's scale line-up lets you brew like the best! The Pearl S can auto-tare and auto-start a timer, display step-by-step brew guides, and even help you learn to pour better. It also boasts new internal hardware that includes a
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Our Favorite Gear for the Year: 2018
Nov 8th 2018 Written by steve.rhinehart
Is it truly November already? In a flash, 2018 has sped along, cycling us through the seasons and now is gently nudging us toward the turn of a new year. Though this year was a little quieter in terms of travel, we still made our way out to the yearl
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