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Espresso at Home with Espresso Blend 101
If you are setting up espresso at home, start with the coffee the shop already uses for it. Espresso Blend 101 is described as the backbone of the Old Crown espresso bar. It is a level 6 dark roast, inspired by traditional northern Italian espresso. The page says it shines in milk drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos, and that it also does well in a French press, an AeroPress, or a drip brewer.
The aromatics on the page are brown butter, baker's chocolate, and toasted bread. The cup is full-b
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Oct 3rd 2026