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HOME BREW ESPRESSO DRINKS LIKE A BARISTA “Well, it’s time to be a grownup, ditch the drive- thru, and learn how to create a coffee bar haven at home capable of brewing your essential espresso!”
Creating the Perfect Home Coffee and Espresso Bar
By Lauren Jaurez
From tantalizing recipes to mouthwatering food reviews, I’ve got your culinary cravings covered. As a food enthusiast and experienced mom/home chef, I understand the importance of having the right ingredients and how-to instructions on preparing food and drink... I have a passion and joy that comes from every bite and sip!
Americano:
Coffee Bar Essentials: Espresso Machine, Coffee Bean Grinder, Cups and Mugs, a Milk Frother, a Tamper, Mason Jars, Filtered Water, Flavored Syrups, and Whole Espresso Beans... You’ll need to grab the right tools for the job. Don’t fret—we’ve got the shopping list right here. How To Style a Home Coffee Bar : The first step is to place the espresso maker where it’s easy to clean, add water, and access its features. Next, add the beans to airtight canisters, organize the fla- vored syrups, set up the mug tree, and be sure everything is within reach. This gives you a clean layout so you can mind- lessly make the perfect brew before you’re even fully awake.
Perfectly brewed “solo” diluted with filtered water.
Added Dairy Drinks
Macchiato :
Simple brewed single shot with a splash of frothy milk.
Flat White:
Solo shot with steamed milk and the slightest foam.
Mocha:
Using chocolate powder or syr- up, mix with a single shot and top with steamed milk.
Cappuccino:
Must Know Essential Espresso Drinks to Master
Top a single espresso with steamed milk and milk foam.
Don’t be afraid to conquer the classics. Perfectly brewed drinks will have you ready to conquer the day—or land that side hustle at the coffee shop on the corner.
Espresso made from Capri Imports Italian Deli, Fred the Butcher, and/or Ragonese Im- ports’ bulk espresso beans—ground fresh—create the perfect Italian cafè coffee bar.
Latte: In English-speaking countries, latte is shorthand for caffelatte or caffellatte (from caffè e latte, lit. ‘coffee and milk’), which is similar to the French café au lait, the Spanish café con leche, the Catalan cafè amb llet or the Portuguese galão. You’ve set up your personal- ized coffee bar and learned the essential espresso drinks. Now it’s time to dive in, have a “ latte ” fun, and flex your new- found barista skills!
How To Set Up a Home Coffee Bar
Non-Dairy Classic Drinks
You know you’ve done it. The whole “yeah, traffic was crazy” excuse while waltzing into your workplace with an espresso in hand. Well, it’s time to be a grownup, ditch the drive-thru, and learn how to create a coffee bar haven at home capable of brewing your essential espresso!
Espresso: Single shot or “solo” uses fine ground beans to extract rich coffee with a slight foam top. Ristretto: Brewed like a single shot except with half the water for a more concentrated beverage.
Picking The Perfect Location:
The best location is one where you can keep all the essentials with added space to perfect that latte art. For small spaces, opt for a bar cart or a unique cabinet to house all the must-haves.
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