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Coffee Moments

Snapshots from our readers’ cozy home brewing setups and favorite coffee rituals.

A barista uses a manual espresso machine to prepare coffee on a countertop. In the foreground, a glass pitcher filled with freshly brewed coffee sits beside a small bell. The background features a chalkboard sign that reads 'Pick Up Here', and various coffee-making equipment, including a grinder and a carton of almond milk. The setting appears to be a cozy, rustic-style coffee shop.
A person is carefully pouring hot water from a kettle into a coffee dripper placed on top of a glass and metal vessel, with steam rising from the setup. The scene is warmly lit, highlighting a cozy and focused coffee brewing process.
Three brown paper bags of specialty coffee are arranged on a tiled surface. Each bag features a label with a circular design, including the text 'Specialty Coffee' and '100% Pure Arabica'. There is detailed artwork involving a landscape and some text in both English and possibly another language. In the background, a water dispenser is visible.
A pour-over coffee setup with a white ceramic dripper placed on top of a glass carafe. The carafe contains freshly brewed coffee and rests on a digital kitchen scale. The scene is dimly lit, creating a cozy and focused atmosphere.
A close-up of a sophisticated espresso machine setup showing a coffee grinder and portafilter alongside other barista tools on a shiny countertop. The lighting is warm, highlighting the metallic surfaces and creating a cozy atmosphere.
A hand is holding a coffee portafilter filled with freshly ground coffee, positioned underneath an espresso machine ready for brewing. The focus is on the rich, dark coffee grounds and the metallic sheen of the portafilter.