by Liz F 
Crema (182, Driggs Ave.) opened in September, serving up cups of coffee, pastries, and deliciously simple sandwiches. Owner Jin Han gave us an introduction to his fascination with pour-over techniques and charcuterie, which both led to his desire to open his shop.
GP: What’s your background and what attracted you to Greenpoint?
Jin: I’d been living in this area for over three years, and I thought that something like this shop,…
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Crema is hands down my favorite coffee shop in Greenpoint. What makes this place so special is Jin’s attention to detail in every cup of coffee he makes. I feel like there is so much heart put into what he does and it makes the coffee that much more enjoyable. Thank you!