Espresso · eh-SPRESS-oh

Espresso is the foundation of nearly every drink on a Brooklyn café menu — lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, cortados, and Americanos all start with one or two espresso shots. A standard double pulls roughly 36–40 grams of liquid into a small cup and finishes with a tan crema layer on top. Brooklyn specialty bars typically dial in shots throughout the day as humidity and bean age shift, which is why the same drink can taste subtly different morning to afternoon.