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Essential Coffee Set-Up at Home
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Here is a curated list of items I have in my little coffee bar setup at home that I find are essential. I started out during Covid when most people were at locked up at home and I wanted coffee at home. I began with a moka pot, but slowly expanded my...
Overtime, I'll include any new items I purchased that are useful. As of right now, below are the items I have at home.
There's also a section for Coffee Beans that I am currently trying that's good. Some might be listing of coffee beans from different countries that I brought back from my travel so they might not be available to be shipped to you. I would recommend t...
Here is a curated list of items I have in my little coffee bar setup at home that I find are essential. I started out during Covid when most people were at locked up at home and I wanted coffee at home. I began with a moka pot, but slowly expanded my...
Overtime, I'll include any new items I purchased that are useful. As of right now, below are the items I have at home.
There's also a section for Coffee Beans that I am currently trying that's good. Some might be listing of coffee beans from different countries that I brought back from my travel so they might not be available to be shipped to you. I would recommend t...
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Home Coffee Bar Setup
Here are all the purchases I made for my little coffee corner. I try to shop within a budget and collect them over time. You don't have to buy it all in one go. Most can be found on Amazon.
My current espresso machine. Works great after 3 years. Don't need to get the plus model unless you use the automatic wand frequently. Save the difference and replace the portafilter instead.
Breville Bambino Espresso Machine BES450BSS
Recently replaced my DF54 since it broke. This one works great since I didn't want to splurge extra hundred for the Pro version for espresso. Works with espresso and filter coffee.
Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder ZCG495BLK, Black
I bought this to replace the portafilter. Not a fan of the one that comes with Bambino since it's plastic and hot liquid runs through the portafilter.
54mm Bottomless Portafilter Breville Rosewood Handle w/ 18-21g Basket
Get a WDT to help break up the clumps from the espresso machine. I got it recently and I do notice that it helps even out the grinds for the shot to flow smoothly.
WDT Tool 0.35mm 9 Needle Espresso Distributor
I paid for the spring one, but it rusted over time. I prefer the ones like this now. You don't need to make the grinds so compact that the Bambino can't push water through.
51mm Stainless Steel Espresso Tamper - Solid Wood Handle
I bought this later on as I try to figure out a better way to pull shows. This helps even out the grind so you can pull an even shot with the Bambino.
53mm Coffee Distributor for 54mm Portafilter
Highly recommend getting this if it's within your coffee set up budget at the start. You can always get it later, but it really helps out when pulling shots and keeping the espresso head clean.
Normcore 53.3mm Metal Puck Screen 316SS
I bought this along with the portafilter at the beginning since it didn't come with a good one. It fits well with the new portafilter.
54mm 2 Cup Single Wall Filter Basket - Stainless Steel
You don't need this if your set up is in the kitchen or nearby. I just have one because my coffee bar is farther away.
Coffee Knock Box 4.6in Barista Style Black
For the days when you don't want to drink lattes, the hario works great for drip coffee for one person. My go to for simple morings when I just want drip coffee with a splash of milk.
Hario, V60 Dripper 02 White
Here is the paper filter to use with the Hario. Make sure to rinse it with hot water first before dumping the grinds in and starting your pour. It's like washing it so you don't get any strange paper taste in your coffee.
Hario V60 Paper Coffee Filter Size 02, 100ct
I like this one because it's battery rechargeable instead of relying on AA batteries like others. It's to froth my cold cream and also Matcha.
CIRCLE JOY Rechargeable Dual Coil Milk Frother
Instead of Breville Descaler, this is what I use instead to clean the espresso machine. It can be used to clean other equipment too.
Milliard Citric Acid 100% Pure Food Grade
You don't need really expensive gooseneck kettle when starting out. This one works just as fine and I use it to boil water quickly for Matcha and tea.
Stariver 1L Electric Gooseneck Kettle BPA-Free
I picked this up at Target. Great if you want to make something that's espresso like for your latte if you don't want to spend it on an espresso machine.
Moka Pots: Bialetti & Bellemain Espresso Makers for Home - Target
Coffee Beans
Here are a list of coffee beans I like right now. The list might change overtime or increase as I find new ones I like to make at home.
My favorite coffee bean right now. Sometimes if you go to Target after a restock, you'll find recent roast dates. Target circle would run deals sometimes so you can get some discount when purchasing with them.
Verve SeaBright House Blend Whole Bean Medium Roast Craft Coffee
Can't go wrong with this flavor profile from Klatch. One of my favorite from Klatch that I have tried so far from this coffee brand.
Belle Espresso
I actually tried this from a specialty coffee shop that uses this bean. It tasted so good with the shop's specialty drink so I had to get a bag to try at home.
Ghost Rider Blend - Proud Mary Coffee
So I picked this bag of beans up when I visited one of the cafe location in Vancouver. Really smooth and taste great with just milk and your choice of oatmilk.
Classic & Caramelized - JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
I stopped by this shop in Taipei 101 and while I was there I purchased a few bags of coffee. At the time, they had a single-origin Guatemalan coffee being offered, which was on the expensive side for a bag. Highly recommend you try that if you happen...
Simple Kaffa
Tried this at the store and picked it up while I was there. Taste good. I haven't tried the other flavors they have to offer, but will go back again.
Dolly Blend - Mad Lab Coffee