Coffee vs. Espresso vs. Pour Over—What’s the Difference? ☕⚡🌿

From sunrise sips in Hermosa Beach to afternoon pick-me-ups in Marina del Rey, Capri brings the Los Angeles area a little coffee joy. Not sure what separates coffee, espresso, and pour over? Here’s the quick, tasty guide.

☕ Regular Coffee (Your Everyday Hero)

Classic drip coffee = hot water + ground beans in a brewer = smooth, balanced, and endlessly sippable. Customize it with milk, cream, or sugar and you’re set for meetings, errands, life. Think: reliable bestie in a mug.

We brew with locally roasted Copa Vida beans

⚡ Espresso (Small Shot, Big Energy)

Espresso is a concentrated shot made by pushing hot water through super-fine grounds under high pressure. It’s bold, rich, and topped with that dreamy crema. Enjoy it straight for a quick boost—or let it glow up into a latte, cappuccino, flat white… you name it.

🌿 Pour Over (Clean, Calm, Crafted)

Pour over is the hand-crafted cousin of drip: we slowly pour hot water over fresh grounds for a cup that’s clean, aromatic, and nuanced. If you love noticing flavor notes (citrus! cocoa! florals!), this is your chill, mindful ritual.

The Bottom Line

• Coffee = smooth, everyday comfort

• Espresso = strong, concentrated base (or a quick, classy zing)

• Pour Over = handcrafted clarity and flavor

Each method spotlights different sides of the bean—and that’s the magic.

Find Us in the Los Angeles Area

Swing by Capri Gelato & Coffee in Hermosa Beach or Marina del Rey to try something new. Whether it’s your cozy drip, a bold espresso, or a silky pour over, we’ll brew it with care—and yes, you can absolutely pair it with our small-batch gelato. See you soon!