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But Really, Why Gooseneck?

But Really, Why Gooseneck?

Dec 21st 2021 Written by Ragan LaTour-Kelley
Hot, nearly boiling, water is a necessity for brewing coffee. It’s that hot water that makes contact with the grounds and begins the delicate extraction of flavors and aromas from your favorite coffee. Yes, this may seem like basic information, b …
Testing Your Water

Testing Your Water

Dec 14th 2021 Written by Ragan LaTour-Kelley
Just as there are certain standards that must be met for drinking water, there are also standards for the water you use for brewing coffee. When you think of the makeup of water, Hydrogen and Oxygen, or H2O, is likely what comes to mind. Yes, tha …
The Art and Science of Tamping

The Art and Science of Tamping

Nov 30th 2021 Written by Steve Morrow
Received wisdom is just that: wisdom received from others. But who are the others and what makes them credible sources? Does what they say amount to wisdom or something else? The received wisdom for tamping, for example—the advice we were told as you …
Unboxing | Lelit Bianca

Unboxing | Lelit Bianca

Nov 29th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
Hey guys, it's Ragan from Prima Coffee. And today, we're going to unbox the Lelit Bianca. So the Bianca is loaded with additional features and accessories that really make it stand out. We love the fact that it comes with two portafilters. You ge …
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 …
Dialing in the Lagom P64

Dialing in the Lagom P64

Nov 9th 2021 Written by Steve Morrow
Thanks to certain YouTube personalities and chatter on the social media (not to mention the coffee forums), the Lagom P64 from Option-O has become a force in home espresso. And rightfully so. Every detail of this grinder has been thought through mult …
What We Are Brewing: Metric Coffee

What We Are Brewing: Metric Coffee

Aug 23rd 2021 Written by Ragan LaTour
We have spent this year exploring coffee roasters from all over the country. From the hills of central Texas, to the bustling streets of Brooklyn, we’ve tested, tasted, and appreciated the time and effort these men and w …
Understanding Coffee Brewing with Your V60

Understanding Coffee Brewing with Your V60

Jul 29th 2021 Written by mike.greene
How to brew with your V60 dripper, using an explanation of extraction, strength, and the variables you can use to make better coffee.Depending on where and when you got into coffee, it’s likely that Hario’s V60 was the first pour over dripper to cat …