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 …

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 …

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. Transcript …

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 …

A few years ago, if someone had asked us, and surely they did at some point, “What is extraction?”, we would have delivered an honest and succinct reply that went something like this: “Extraction is the process in which water comes in contact with gr …

The office at Prima is always stocked with coffee. Always. Since we sell coffee equipment, and only that with which we have been able to make consistently tasty cups, we find it necessary to sample coffees from all over the country, at times the worl …

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 …

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 …