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
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Product Comparison | El Rocio Zarre and Lelit Bianca
Dec 10th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
The El Rocio Zarre is a pressure-profiling machine, which means you can control the pressure of the pump during the extraction. It is also an automatic machine, which means you can program shots by time and, alternatively, make espresso simply by pus
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Video Overview | Hey Cafe H1
Dec 6th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
The HeyCafe H1 all-purpose grinder is an all-in-one solution for the home barista or low-volume commercial operation. The H1 is equipped with a worm gear to adjust the grind from espresso all the way to Chemex and a digital display to provide a refer
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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
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Video Overview | Knock Feldgrind
Nov 26th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
The Knock Feldgrind is back by popular demand featuring new TiN coated burrs, a longer crank arm, and a beautiful walnut pommel. It is capable of grinding from Turkish to Espresso, and is compact and light enough to easily travel with.
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7 Things to Consider Before Opening a Coffee Shop
Nov 23rd 2021 Written by Ragan LaTour-Kelley
Lost in a daydream of cafe patrons lounging at tables, the roar of the grinder and squeal of the steam wand, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee engulfing the room — you know the time has come to make this dream a reality. It’s a big decision to say t
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Video Overview | El Rocio Zarre
Nov 19th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
The Zarre from El Rocio is a robust one-group espresso machine suitable for home or small commercial operations, such as at restaurants, catering, or pop-ups. In addition to the large stainless steel boilers (.6L for brew and 1.8L for steam) and two
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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
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