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Rec'd on 😃 ur favorite way(s) to make coffee at home?

Moka pot! easiest and cheapest way to replicate espresso at home without having to shell out for a machine. i also love to buy nice beans-- local roasteries usually have great selections so you can find a type you love. it feels a little expensive sometimes, but if you like it enough to stop going out for coffee so much, i think the money adds up in the end. A milk frother can go a long way too. Nothing fancy, i just heat my milk up in the microwave and then froth it if I'm in the mood for a latte or something like that. u can also get a syrup flavor or something to switch things up.

@so0b1a

Jan 14, 2025

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@taysol

I love my moka pot!!! Super easy to use, gets great results and when I have a little extra time it’s fun to play around with a at home latte variations or cortadito or that kind of thing.

Jan 15, 2025

@imissmodernbaseball

i second this, i just use cafe bustelo espresso style in my moka pot and use a caramel oat creamer and woaaaahhh its life changing. sometimes when im feeling motivated ill make my own whipped cream using heavy cream and confectioners sugar and mix that in and it makes the coffee so creamy. so yum!

Jan 15, 2025

@marxinista

additional home barista tip: sometimes an issue w making coffee at home taste good is the proportions themselves (at least before being a barista this was my struggle). depending on your preferences it should be around these - latte = 2 shots of espresso plus milk of choice, abt 8-10oz. coffee w splash of milk = 10-12 oz of coffee and 2-4 oz milk.

Jan 14, 2025

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