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Six Bar, Ten Years: Espresso at Kinship | Turbo and Soup Shots
Espresso

Six Bar, Ten Years: Espresso at Kinship | Turbo and Soup Shots

We’ve pulled espresso at six bar since we opened in 2016, from roughly 60-second Slayer shots to 1:4 Nova recipes to turbo-style pulls on the Synesso. This is how our espresso has changed, plus wha...

GuideCosta Rica Kenia Washed | AeroPress Brew Guide

Costa Rica Kenia Washed | AeroPress Brew Guide

I've been reaching for this coffee every morning lately, and this AeroPress recipe has been bringing out lots of blueberry jam sweetness with a bright, clean finish. Recipe 18 g coffee Medium-co...

GuideThe Kinship Guide to Coffee Cupping

The Kinship Guide to Coffee Cupping

Practical. Thoughtful. Rooted in experience. What Is Cupping (and Why Do We Still Do It?) Cupping is how coffee professionals taste. Not like a barista competition. Not like your favorite home pou...

GuideAeropress Brew Guide: Ratios & Instructions

Aeropress Brew Guide: Ratios & Instructions

What to Expect Clean, syrupy body with citrus brightness and a cocoa finish. This recipe gives you clarity without losing sweetness. Recipe Coffee 16 g...