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Posts tagged “Espresso”

8 posts tagged Espresso from the Brooklyn Coffee Guide.

An illustration of a home espresso starter kit on a counter
Brewing & Gear

Jul 2, 20266 minHenrique do Valle

Home Espresso Starter Bundle: The Full Kit

Build a home espresso starter kit that works together: a compact machine, an espresso grinder, a calibrated tamper, and a scale, with verified prices.

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Greenpoint storefronts along a north Brooklyn street
Best Of

Jun 29, 20263 minHenrique do Valle

Brooklyn Coffee Shops With a Serious Espresso Program

Where to drink a proper straight espresso in Brooklyn: the roaster-cafes and espresso bars that treat the shot as the headline, not just the latte base.

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An illustration of a single dose espresso coffee grinder
Brewing & Gear

Jun 26, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Is the Niche Zero Worth It?

An honest verdict on the Niche Zero single dose grinder: who the $629 to $689 price fits, the near zero retention payoff, and cheaper picks like the DF64.

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An illustration of a stovetop moka pot
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Best Moka Pot for Stovetop Espresso

Compare aluminum vs stainless moka pots, induction compatibility, and sizing. The Bialetti Moka Express is the safe default, with picks for every stove.

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An illustration of an espresso machine
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20266 minHenrique do Valle

Best Espresso Machine for Small Apartments

Compare compact espresso machines that fit a Brooklyn counter. Top pick, best for most renters, and the budget option, with the catch most buyers miss.

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Top-down view of a Bialetti moka pot mid-brew on a stove, with espresso bubbling out of the spout
Brewing & Gear

May 11, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

How to Make Espresso at Home Without an Espresso Machine

Real espresso needs nine bars of pressure. What a moka pot, an AeroPress, and a manual lever actually produce, and how to get close at home.

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Pour-over coffee setup with a goose-neck kettle pouring water over a Hario V60, steam rising
Brewing & Gear

May 8, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Every Way to Brew Coffee at Home, Ranked by Effort

French press, pour-over, AeroPress, cold brew, Moka pot, and drip coffee compared by effort, cost, and cup quality. A practical guide from the team behind Brooklyn Coffee Shops.

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Bottega storefront in Crown Heights with chalkboard window doodles
Brewing & Gear

May 2, 20264 minHenrique do Valle

How to Order Coffee Like You Know What You're Doing

A plain-English guide to specialty coffee drinks, including espresso, cortado, flat white, macchiato, and more, with Brooklyn cafes that do each one well.

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