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Barista Basics: Everything For Your At-Home Coffee Bar
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items From the mouth of a former barista and lifelong coffee enthusiast, here are my recs on beginning your at-home coffee journey! ☕️
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Machines 101
Let’s Talk Beans ☕️
Necessary Necessities for Brewing Your Best Cupper
Accompanying Accessories to Stylize Your Bar
Machines 101
If you’re a coffee lover, but have no idea which machine is the right fit for you? This collection can give you some ideas based on your brewing methods and preferences.
Since adding the Nespresso VertuoPlus to my collection, it has been making my morning easier and more delicious! You can brew different espresso and coffee options on this machine, truly making the experience customizable to my mood on the day. I als...
VertuoPlus | Vertuo Coffee Machine | Nespresso USA
Very easy to use and easy to clean French Press. I love to use a French press (FP) because it is one the easiest machines to use, especially for beginners to at-home coffee brewing. The particular FP is especially appealing because of the heart deta...
Paris Hilton French Press Coffee Maker, Temperature Safe Glass ...
Love this pour-over machine from Target! Very easy to use, especially due to the reusable filter, and I love not having to buy endless, single-use filters. Makes between 4-6, depending on your coffee drinkers (for this house it’s a single serve pot �...
Pour Over Coffee Makers : Coffee & Espresso Makers - Target
I just added this machine to my collection and am loving it! Talk about brewing a strong cup of coffee! If your jam is dark, strong mouth feel, cups of coffee than look no further than the mokapot.
Moka Express - Bialetti
Great machine for making a big batch of cold brew at home, also works as French press in a pinch!
BODUM® - Cold Brew
Perfect mini French press when you just want one cup or an afternoon pick-me-up!
BODUM® - French Press Coffee Makers
This machine, while easy to use, I would recommend for the experienced barista. There are more steps involved to make the perfect latte, and more pieces to clean. I love the addition of the milk frother on this machine!
Espresso Machines | De'Longhi
I couldn’t find my exact brand, in the pic above, but this is the same concept and one of my favorite cups of coffee to enjoy. I picked mine up at a local Chinese grocery store, along with the sweetened condensed milk! #iykyk
Vietnamese Coffee Phin Filter Kit - Drip Coffee Maker
Let’s Talk Beans ☕️
Now that you’ve found your machine, let’s talk beans. Which flavors, roasts, grind works best for you? This collection can help you start.
Nespresso includes many free samples whenever you place an order, which is a great way to try new flavors. Some of my favorite blends are the Columbia, El Salvador, and Peppermint Pinwheel.
Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Pods & Capsules
My favorite favorite favorite everyday blend. Did you know “blonde” roasts have the highest caffeine content, versus the dark bitter roasts people often mistaken for being “stronger”. Veranda blend offers that higher caffeine content while also featu...
Veranda Blend® Whole Bean | Starbucks® Coffee At Home
After visiting the Louisiana institution myself, Cafe Du Monde beans have always had a spot on my shelf. I like mixing these ground in with another bean to create new roast profiles due to the distinct flavor of the chicory, a classic feature of Cafe...
Coffee and Chicory - New Orleans - Cafe du Monde
If you love a Starbucks espresso drink, then use the same beans for your at-home beverages! This is the same blend the baristas use in store and tastes equally as good.
Espresso Roast Whole Bean | Starbucks® Coffee at Home
Love Starbucks Blonde espresso beverages? Use the same beans they use in store, at home! This also works great for a blonde roast alternative when brewing larger pots of coffee.
Starbucks ® Blonde Espresso Roast Whole Bean coffee
A Cleveland staple! Great beans for a great price.
Rising Star Coffee Roasters | Buy Coffee Online | Cleveland
If you can get your hands on this when it comes out every year, DO IT! Always a nice twist on the classic blonde roast, my personal favorite.
Starbucks Holiday Blend - Target
A great alternative if you can’t get your hands on Veranda.
Sirens Blend
Necessary Necessities for Brewing Your Best Cupper
While you might think just finding your right machine and beans is all there is too brewing your favorite cup of joe at home, but with the addition of these accessories you will elevate your brewing experience to the barista level we all hope to atta...
After my years of being a barista, I now know the importance of freshly ground beans when brewing at home coffee. To ensure the flavor profiles and roasting notes stay intact, grinding your beans fresh is recommended over pre-ground coffees. Includin...
BODUM® - Electric Burr and Blade Coffee Grinders
A barista friend of mine told me if he could only recommend one tool for at-home coffee brewers, it would be a food scale. This way you can have control over the amounts of coffee grinds and water you use to brew your cups everyday. This way you can ...
Best Food Scales - Target
I couldn’t find the exact color of mine, pictured in the pic above. I have multiple brewers with the need of manual water assistance, so a teapot is necessary, and I’ve had no problems with this one!
KitchenAid® Tea Kettles You'll Love | Wayfair
Accompanying Accessories to Stylize Your Bar
You have to have the right accoutrements and accessories for your coffee bar— make it yours and be creative!
Coffee Bar Decor - Target
Every barista needs a stellar workstation, and these give you plenty of options with space to house all your machines, mugs, and accessories.
Coffee Bar Shelf - Walmart
If you are anything like me, I need to see all my beautiful mugs on display when choosing one for my morning cuppa. One of these shelves is the perfect addition to your barista bar.
Mug Racks - Target
I love to add a froth to my cup of coffee but I use this mainly for mixing a powder into my coffee like cinnamon. Not a necessity for brewing coffee at home, just a nice tool to have.
Milk Frothers : Coffee & Tea Accessories - Target
I added a pic of how I styled mine on my wall. Such a cute addition to any room.
Coffee Cup Wall Clock - Wayfair
Tried to find as close to one as mine, it was a gift! But I love being able to see all my accoutrements and mugs in an organized way. Look at how I styled it for my bar area above.
Wicker Utensil Caddy | Wayfair