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Build Your Home Coffee Bar
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items For anyone who wants to make café-quality coffee at home — whether you're just starting out or deep in the hobby. This list is always growing as I find new favorites.
Sections
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Brewing
Grinding
Creamer
Accessories
Brewing
From quick and effortless to slow and meditative — there's a brewing style for every kind of morning.
For my days Where I cant make my brain do a lot and I need my coffee to do all the things.
Ninja Pods & Grounds Specialty Single-Serve Coffee Maker, K-Cup Pod Compatible, Built-In Milk Frother, PB051, Black
Seriously a favorite. I have used this for ten years. Grind the beans fresh and it's like heaven. Do a bit of mindful meditation while pouring the water over your coffee grounds
BODUM 34oz Pour over Glass Coffee Dripper w/ Reusable Stainless Steel Filter, Brown, Cork, New
French press is great for coffee and loose leaf tea.
BN-LINK French Press Coffee Maker 34 Oz / 1000 ML, Heat Resistant French Press Tea Maker, Cold Brew Portable French Press, Travel Coffee Press, Tea Press for Loose Tea Gifts
I don't do cold coffee often, but I do love mixing some cold brew with a protein shake in the summer. I was gifted this cold brew/ infused water set years ago. I used the water infusion one whole time.
1.5 L - Cold Brew Coffee Maker with Stainless Steel Infuser - Iced Tea & Fruit Infusion Carafe with Handle
Im still new to the Moka Pot, but it's been a lovely experience so far.
3 cup Moka Pot
The gasket on the moka pot will need replacing every so often.
Silicone Gasket Seal Ring For Moka Express Pot Replacement 6 Sizes Universal Fit - Walmart.com
If you want pour over, but just the one mug, this is perfect. This is also great to get if you want to try pour over before you make a bigger commitment.
Gourmet Style Single to 2 Cup #2 Cone Style Pour Over Coffee Brewer Dripper, Portable Pour Over Coffee Filter BPA-Free With Included Coffee Scoop Rich Cafe
The gooseneck spout makes pourover coffee so much easier.
Mixpresso Gooseneck Pour Over Coffee Kettle 40oz Induction Stovetop Kettle - Walmart.com
Grinding
A quality burr grinder is the single biggest upgrade you can make. Consistent grind size means consistently better coffee.
Short on space? Regularly spend time off-grid? This manual burr grinder got me through several years of coffee.
Baalaka Manual Coffee Bean Grinder Stainless Steel Hand Mill Manual Coffee
This grinder can grind several cups worth of beans at once. Its big and loud, but fast and convenient.
BRIM Conical Burr Coffee Grinder Stainless Steel Manual Durable Fire Resistant 6.4 Oz
Creamer
Dairy, non-dairy, flavored, or plain — frothed or simple.
When Im focusing on the flavor of the coffee itself or I want to have fun with flavor syrups this is best.
Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend Oat Milk 32 Fluid Ounces
If I want flavor i dont have to think about, this is my go-to. Bonus: It makes a great London Fog if you also like tea.
Too Good Crème Lavender Scent 25.4 oz (6 Pack) - Walmart.com
Want to froth your milk but dont want to only use the frother attached to the Ninja? This one is rechargeable!
BN-LINK Handheld Milk Frother USB Rechargeable, with 2 Heads Coffee Whisk Foam Mixer, 3 Speeds Electric Mini Blender for Latte, Cappuccino, Hot Chocolate, Egg
Accessories
The small things that make the whole experience better. Scales, cleaners, containers, and the little luxuries worth having.
Whether you grind your beans or buy your coffee pre-ground, you will get the best ratio of grounds to water if you weigh it out in grams.
RENPHO Digital Kitchen Food Scale, 7 Units with Tare Function, Stainless Steel, 11lb
I know those clear glass containers look aesthetically pleasing, but your coffee should be stored in darkness. (These containers also come in white)
3 Pcs Food Storage Canisters with Bamboo Lid Iron Tea Sugar Coffee Canisters Versatile Tea Coffee Sugar Canister Set Smooth Coffee Tea Sugar Container Set for Coffee Sugar Tea - Walmart.com
Buildup happens.Clean your coffee makers regularly so they'll keep working for you.
Active Coffee Machine Cleaner and Descaler, (Keurig, Nespresso, Ninja, Espresso), 24 Count, 1 pack
Even your burr coffee grinder needs occasional refreshing to keep it in good working order.
Urnex Grindz Coffee Grinder Cleaning Tablets - Cleans Burr and Casing - Help Extend Life of Your Grinder -1 Bottles
Ensure even heating, prevent scorching, and protect you moka pot handle with one of these.
Heat Diffuser Plate for Gas Electric Cooktop, Induction Adapter Simmer Plate, Gas Stove Converter Disk with Detachable Handle(5.5Inch)
Disposable coffee pods are convenient, but costly. I bought a set of these several years ago and love them. I still buy seasonal blends of the disposable pods occasionally.
7 Pack Reusable K Cups for Keurig Coffee Makers – BPA-Free Refillable Coffee Pods, 7 Colors – Compatible with Keurig Brewers
A place to store your (disposable or reusable) coffee pods can actually be stylish.
Smasener Coffee Pod Holder, K Cup Organizer Compatible with K-Cups(36 Pods), Spins 360-Degrees