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Home Barista Essentials: Everything You Need for Amazing Coffee ☕️
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items I love making good coffee at home, and over the years I’ve tried, used and collected the things that actually make a difference. ☕️
Here you’ll find my favorite brewing equipment, coffee beans, grinders, scales, cups and a few helpful guides. These are the things I genuinely use, love or recommend—from the everyday essentials to little things that make the coffee ritual even bett...
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Here you’ll find my favorite brewing equipment, coffee beans, grinders, scales, cups and a few helpful guides. These are the things I genuinely use, love or recommend—from the everyday essentials to little things that make the coffee ritual even bett...
Affiliate disclosure: Some links on Books & Brew are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This comes at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Sections
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Brewing
Essentials
Beans
Little Extras
How To Guides
Brewing
The coffee makers I reach for when I want a really good cup at home.
This is my everyday coffee maker—and I absolutely love it. ☕️
So versatile: brew straight into your cup or make a larger batch in the coffee server.
I first bought the starter set with the plastic dripper, and later upgraded to the ceramic one. The ceramic V60 is the one I use most at home, while the plastic one comes with me to work and on trips.
A true must-have for any pour-over coffee lover. 🤎
So versatile: brew straight into your cup or make a larger batch in the coffee server.
I first bought the starter set with the plastic dripper, and later upgraded to the ceramic one. The ceramic V60 is the one I use most at home, while the plastic one comes with me to work and on trips.
A true must-have for any pour-over coffee lover. 🤎
V60 Ceramic Pour Over Coffee Set
A coffee maker you can count on. It’s quick and effortless to use, convenient to take with you, and makes consistently delicious coffee. Works with all kinds of beans, whether you like your coffee light, bold or extra strong. A perfect coffee compani...
AeroPress Coffee Maker
Beautiful, simple and timeless. The Chemex makes deliciously coffee—and looks gorgeous while doing it. ☕️
CHEMEX coffeemaker
At home, I use this ceramic dripper instead of the plastic one that comes with the starter kit.
I use the plastic dripper at work and when traveling.
I use the plastic dripper at work and when traveling.
V60 Ceramic Dripper
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Essentials
The tools that help me get the most out of every cup.
This is the coffee scale I use every day – and somehow, the whole family has fallen in love with it. It’s precise, fast and incredibly easy to use, with a built-in timer that makes brewing more consistent. And here’s my tip: buy two. 😉
We use ours for everything that needs weighing in the kitchen, not just coffee.
We use ours for everything that needs weighing in the kitchen, not just coffee.
Hario V60 Drip Scale
I’ve had this grinder for many years, and it gets used a lot. A lot. 😄
It’s not the prettiest grinder on the counter, but it’s a real workhorse—and it still does the job just as well today as it did when it was new.
Sometimes you don’t need fancy. You just need something that works. ☕️
It’s not the prettiest grinder on the counter, but it’s a real workhorse—and it still does the job just as well today as it did when it was new.
Sometimes you don’t need fancy. You just need something that works. ☕️
Stainless Steel Burr Coffee Grinder 4.2oz KG89
Filter for the Hario V60.
Comes in 3 different sizes.
Comes in 3 different sizes.
Hario Paper Filter v60
A gooseneck kettle takes your pour-over coffee one step closer to that barista feeling.
The long, narrow spout gives you much more control over the flow and where the water lands, making it easier to pour slowly and evenly. It’s especially useful for V60 and other pour-over methods where your pouring technique can make a difference.
You can absolutely make great coffee with a regular kettle, but this is a lovely upgrade if you enjoy getting a little more precise with your brewing. 🤎
The long, narrow spout gives you much more control over the flow and where the water lands, making it easier to pour slowly and evenly. It’s especially useful for V60 and other pour-over methods where your pouring technique can make a difference.
You can absolutely make great coffee with a regular kettle, but this is a lovely upgrade if you enjoy getting a little more precise with your brewing. 🤎
Govee Smart Gooseneck Tea Kettle
Beans
These are the coffee beans I keep coming back to.
All of them are medium-roasted.
My go-to coffee and my favorite way to start the day. ☕️
The beans are Medium roasted.
These beans help prevent morning grumpiness.
I’ve tried countless different beans, but I always come back to Pike Place.
Medium Roast - Pike Place® Roast: Starbucks Coffee Company
Are you a fan of Starbucks coffee beans? Then, look no further for your Christmas coffee. 🎄☕️
I look forward to autumn every year when it comes back to the shelves. This is my Christmas coffee—and I genuinely get excited when it’s back.
Starbucks | Holiday Blend - 190 g Coffee Beans
Little Extras
The little things that make my coffee ritual even better.
A beautiful Jack and Sally mug!🖤
Perfect for an autumn coffee.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Mug
A beautiful Christmas mug is essential throughout the fall and leading up to Christmas. 🎄
My favorites are the Christmas mugs from Kähler. They release a new design every year, so there’s always a new one to look forward to. ☕️
My favorites are the Christmas mugs from Kähler. They release a new design every year, so there’s always a new one to look forward to. ☕️
Kähler, Hammershøi Christmas krus 2026 33 cl hvit
A good coffee spoon is a small detail, but definitely worth having. ☕️
This one has a vintage look, walnut handle and 10 g capacity. Practical, beautiful and just the right size for measuring out your coffee. 🤎
This one has a vintage look, walnut handle and 10 g capacity. Practical, beautiful and just the right size for measuring out your coffee. 🤎
Gonzone Vintage Coffee Measuring Spoon
How To Guides
Helpful guides for getting the most out of your coffee at home.
Learn how to make delicious coffee with the AeroPress.
Getting Started With The AeroPress Coffee Maker
Learn how to use a Hario V60 (my favorite brewing method).
Beginner's Guide To V60 Pour Over
A step-by-step guide to brewing with a Chemex. ☕️
Brew Guide: Chemex