As you may have heard, Intelligentsia recently released an iPhone app. The app is free and provides the user with tips and a built in timer for various brewing methods, as well as access to a catalog of all their current coffee offerings. Check out a more full review of it here.
April has been a busy month for the coffee industry and we wanted to give you a quick summary:
Thanks to a clever and simple innovation, the December Dripper is so much more than another pour-over device. The adjustable flow rate and a flat-bottom design will add a good deal of versatility...
Get even better shots with a flick of your wrist - and a Pullman Chisel tool in hand. The Chisel distribution tool will quickly level and redistribute your coffee bed prior to tamping, giving you...
Take full advantage of your VST or precision espresso baskets with a Pullman Big Step Tamper. The 58.55 mm piston with its patent-pending design gives you clean, edge-to-edge compaction for better...
Bring Linea Classic style to your home kitchen with La Marzocco's Linea Mini espresso machine. Boasting classic lines and the signature paddle group style, the Linea Mini is a superb home espresso...
Fresh from the vaults of innovation, the Forté has arrived. So what's the chatter about? This review will get you close and cozy with Baratza's newest grinder, where you'll find out if it's really hot stuff — or all hype.
We get a lot of questions about Hario's Skerton and Mini Mill. How are they different? Which is better? Is one preferable to the other for my home, my office, my travels? Here's everything we know.
The summer heat is fully underway, and by now most of us have switched over to drinking iced coffee drinks. Whether you’re a cold brew lover or you’re looking for a more sophisticated brunching beverage, we’ve got a recipe just for you!
Pioneering a new front for specialty coffee, pour over brewing represents the intersection of artistry and excellence. In this guide, we set out to examine the available options and scrutinize them side by side.
Every trade has its tools, and that of manual coffee-making is no exception. One of the most important tools — especially for pour-over brewing — is the kettle. And, if you ask us, these are the best ones out there.
Get the facts you need to optimize your beverage quality and protect your shop’s equipment with OptiPure’s Water Quality Test Kit. This easy to use kit is a simple way to determine your water’s total hardness, pH, free chlorine, and total chlorine levels. Once you get your results, our team at Prima Coffee will work with you to make sure you get the right filtration equipment for your cafe. Want to know more? Watch along to get the full scoop, as Ryan puts the spotlight on this helpful kit from OptiPure.
Perfect your tamp with the PUSH adjustable tamper from Clockwork Espresso. With its depth indicator markings and included adjustment tool, this polished, puck-shaped tamper is designed to give you an even and level tamp every time. Plus, it’s available in a variety of colors! Want the full story? Watch along as Steve takes a look at this dapper tamper.
Go from grinding for espresso to grinding for auto drip in under a minute with Baratza’s Sette Coarse Burr for Sette 270 and Sette 270W grinders. Designed to excel in the medium-to-coarse range, the Sette Coarse Burr offers top-notch performance and better uniformity of grind, from drip to french press. Ready to see it in action? Watch along as Steve examines the Sette Coarse Burr and demonstrates the quick, simple burr swap.
The Baratza Sette 270 raises the bar for home grinders by bringing more to the table than ever before. It boasts nearly 300 grind settings, an innovative conical burr set, and a pass-through grinding system, to meet a range of brewing needs without the hassle of retained grounds. Discover the ins and outs the Sette 270, as Steve highlights the features that make it a game-changing grinder.
Add a touch of modern style to your kitchen with Yield Design’s newest line of sleek, contemporary french press coffee brewers. Seamlessly combining art and function, these brewers bring the best to your counter-top and your cup. Available in both glass and ceramic, these devices provide great temperature retention while being totally free of rubber and plastic. Ready to get a glimpse of the Yield press in action? Watch along as Ryan puts the spotlight on these stylish brewers.