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Coffee bar must haves
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items I am a huge iced latte fan so this list has all my recommendations of what i use at home to make delicious coffees that taste similar to what you pay an arm and leg for at the coffee shops!
Sections
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Machine
Nespresso Pods
Instant espresso
Syrups
Sauces
Extras
Machine
This is the two machines i’ve had!
This is my absolute favorite nespresso machine i’ve owned and i recommend it to anyone looking into getting an espresso machine!! Of course it doesn’t have to be red but i think this color is absolutely gorgeous and stands out on my kitchen counter. ...
VertuoPlus Cherry Red | Vertuo Coffee Machine
This was my starter nespresso machine and i used it for about a year before upgrading to my vertuo plus! I loved it and would recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a smaller machine to take up less space or even just a cheaper nespresso machine! I...
Vertuo Pop+ Blue
Nespresso Pods
This is the pods I reccomend
This is my #1 most used double shot pod for my iced lattes. I feel like it pairs the best with basically any syrup/ sauce flavor i use and it always tastes delicious. This would be the one i recommend to anyone to try if you haven’t!!
Double Espresso Dolce Coffee Pods
This is my second most used double shot pod for iced lattes! It also pairs well with most syrups/ sauces. I would say this flavor is most like a blonde espresso in my opinion!! I would also recommend it to anyone who’s not a huge fan of strong coffee...
Bianco Doppio for milk
This is my #1 most used single shot pod!! I use it when i’m wanting a stronger (to me!) iced latte and would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a stronger flavor and also wanting a single shot pod. It pairs well with most syrups and sauces also.
Bianco Piccolo for Milk
This pod is my FAVORITE seasonal one and i reccomend anyone who’s a fan of vanilla flavored stuff to try it when it’s available. It’s a double shot pod and it’s delicious! It pairs well with vanilla syrup and some caramel drizzle. Makes a delicious i...
Sunny Almond Vanilla Over Ice Coffee Pods | Vertuo
This is another double shot pod that is seasonal and only available during the holidays that i recommend people to try when it is available. It makes delicious iced lattes and pairs well with any sauce and syrup. It’s another one of my favorites and ...
Unforgettable Double Espresso Coffee Vertuo Pods
Instant espresso
So this is for when i wanna make my pods last longer since they CAN get a little pricey if you go through them as fast as i used to, this is another affordable option i recommend for those who don’t wanna get some expensive machine and pod system!
oh my GOSH this stuff is absolutely delicious and you don’t even need no fancy machine to make coffee shop style coffee when you got this!! i 100% recommend this to anyone wanting an affordable and easy way to make iced espresso drinks at home that t...
Gold Espresso Blonde Instant Coffee 3.5 oz Jar| NESCAFÉ® US
Syrups
This is the syrups I use at home to make my iced lattes taste like they came from a coffee shop!
This is my number one most used syrup i swear i go through a bottle of this stuff so quickly because it makes all my iced lattes taste so dang delicious!! If you love salted caramel, you’ll love this syrup!!
Salted Caramel Syrup
This is another salted caramel syrup i use often! It tastes absolutely delicious and makes some of the best tasting iced lattes.
Salted Caramel Syrup
Another one of my most used syrups. I love the taste of vanilla and this syrup is so good in combination with other syrups or even by itself in an iced latte. Totally recommend for those vanilla lovers like me!
Vanilla Syrup
If you LOVE cinnamon rolls or cinnamon flavor in general, you will love this syrup. It’s like your drinking a cinnamon roll and oh my gosh it’s delicious. Definitely one of my favorites!
Cinnamon Bun Flavored Syrup
For my peppermint lovers out there, this syrup is for you!! I love making peppermint mochas with this syrup. It’s soo delicious.
Peppermint Syrup
For my mint lovers, this syrup is for you!
I love this syrup because it makes some of my coffees especially with mocha drizzle kinda taste like mint chocolate chip ice cream with coffee added, sounds weird but it’s delicious trust me!
Crème de Menthe Syrup
Another one of my favorite syrups! I recommend mixing this one with irish cream it tastes absolutely delicious and makes an amazing tasting iced latte!
Hazelnut Flavored Syrup
One of my favorites to mix with hazelnut syrup to make a delicious tasting iced latte!! I always try to keep this syrup on hand.
Irish Cream Syrup
Sauces
I cannot live without this sauce!! I swear i add it into almost all of my iced lattes i make because it goes well with basically any syrup flavor you can think of and it just tastes so good.
Puremade White Chocolate Sauce
The BEST tasting caramel sauce ever. i use this for my drizzle in my lattes and it’s so yummy.
Ghirardelli Premium Caramel Sauce
This sauce is another delicious one especially for the sea salt caramel lovers like me!
Ghirardelli Premium Sea Salt Caramel Sauce
For my dark chocolate lovers, this sauce is perfect for you! I love using it as a drizzle in my mochas!!
Puremade Dark Chocolate Sauce
For those who aren’t dark chocolate lovers and like a sweeter chocolate, this one is perfect for you!! I love using this one as a drizzle in my lattes and it’s the right amount of sweetness.
GHIRARDELLI Premium Chocolate Sauce, 16 oz Bottle
Extras
This section is just extra stuff i recommend such as the espresso glasses i use for my machine and cups i use for my drinks! and also maybe a few coffee bar decor :)
This is the espresso shot glasses i use with my nespresso machine. I’ve had these for over a year and they’ve held up really well and i’d totally recommend them to anyone looking into getting some. I LOVE these!
Espresso Shot Glasses
This is the cups i use when im taking my iced lattes on the go with me. These work the best for me but you can always get a smaller size if you don’t drink 3 shot lattes like i do (aka size larges at most coffee shops haha) But i definitely recommend...
100 Pack 24 oz Clear Plastic Cups with Strawless-Sip-Lids, Disposable ...
I love using my frother to mix my coffees! I totally recommend getting one because i feel like it mixes my coffees up wayy better!!
Frother Wand
I got this for free with my machine BUT i totally recommend it to anyone needing somewhere to store their capsules!! It keeps mine out of the way and it looks so cute on my coffee bar.
Nespresso Capsule Dispenser
This sign is so dang cute!! It would be the perfect decor for anyone looking to add some to their coffee bar!
Coffee Bar Sign