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Essential coffee products for caffeine lovers on a budget

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As a former barista, I am picky about my coffee! I am *also* on a budget and like to make my coffee at home to save money. And when I discovered instant espresso and coffee, my world CHANGED. I've since been experimenting with tons of different iced ...
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My favorite Instant Coffee & Espresso

 
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This is my favorite! I prefer it to the Blonde because it has a more noticeable flavor in lattes
Nescafe Gold Espresso Roast Intense Instant Coffee - 3.5oz
 
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Because sometimes you need a sweet treat without the caffeine!
DECAF Nescafe Gold Blend Instant Coffee - 3.17oz
 
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This is another favorite instant coffee of mine
Mount Hagen Organic Fair Trade Freeze Dried Instant Coffee 7.05 oz 7.05oz
 
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The decafe version of this coffee tastes fantastic!
DECAF Mount Hagen Organic Fairtrade Instant Coffee, 3.53 oz (100 g)

Syrups & Sauces

 
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If you need a sugar free syrup, this one is classic
Torani Sugar Free French Vanilla - 12.7 fl oz
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This is a classic, standard vanilla syrup that tons of coffee shops use!
Torani Naturally Sweetened Vanilla Syrup for Coffee Drinks and Desserts - 12.7 fl oz
 
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My go-to caramel syrup (it's better than the classic caramel and I don't taste any “salt” flavor personally!)
Torani Naturally Sweetened Salted Caramel Syrup for Coffee Drinks and Desserts - 12.7 fl oz
 
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I've actually only ever had the sugar-free version of this syrup, and I think it's delicious!
Torani Sugar Free Hazelnut Syrup for Coffee Drinks and Desserts - 12.7 fl oz
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This is THE caramel sauce for your at-home coffee beverages
GHIRARDELLI Premium Caramel Sauce - 16oz
 
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Ghiradelli makes such a great, rich chocolate sauce for coffees!
GHIRARDELLI Premium Chocolate Sauce - 16oz
 
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Torani also makes all around great sauces, and I use their white chocolate sauce
Torani PUREMADE White Chocolate Sauce for Coffee Lattes and Milkshakes - 16.5oz
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This is the vanilla bean paste I use and love! To me, the price is worth it
Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste, 4oz

Coffee tools & Accessories

 
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My favorite part of this coffee maker is you can program it the night before to automatically start in the morning :)
Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker Black
 
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I use these instead of the plastic filter that comes with my coffee machine
Natural Coffee Filters - 100ct - Market Pantry™
 
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The exact french press I use for cold brew
Bodum French Press
 
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This is GREAT for making a single cup of coffee
Chantal 8 ounce Lotus Ceramic Pour Over Coffee Filter, Blue Cove
 
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I used to make my coffee with Chemex, but switched to a Mr. Coffee machine for ease
Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker - Classic Series - 8-Cup - Exclusive Packaging
 
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I bought this double whisk because it was the same price as others, plus it came with some coffee!
Everyday Dose Double Electric Whisk + Coffee Packs
 
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An affordable, higher-quality milk frother with great reviews
Keurig Standalone Frother - Black
 
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Yes, it's just a recycled Rao's pasta jar :)
My giant coffee jar