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Home Barista’s Dream Set Up
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items A home barista’s perfect set up and everything you need to get started on your home barista journey! I have used so many of these products and especially love the Breville Barista Express, it was my first machine and my hands down favorite beginner m...
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Coffee Brewers
Espresso Accessories
How To Brew & More
Coffee Beans
Coffee Brewers
All the best coffee brewers I’ve found, each one suiting a different need and all can be used at the beginner level.
A more compact version of the Barista Express, nice if you don’t have a lot of counter space
Bambino - Compact Espresso Machine | Breville
My favorite moka pot! Brews strong coffee in minutes and is really fun to watch. I’ve had this for years and it’s never failed me
Moka Express - Bialetti
This is a wonderful French press and is great for beginners with the included mesh filters giving you a smooth and ground free coffee!
P7 French Press Coffee Maker - ESPRO
A great way to make cold brew or iced coffee at home! I have one of these and it’s so easy to use, any kind of coffee is okay to use as well!
Cold Brew Coffee Wine Bottle - Hario USA
A fantastic way to make pour over coffee and one of the most accessible ways to make coffee.
Chemex Coffeemakers & Filters
An absolutely gorgeous machine for the trained barista, this machine is top of the line quality and is my current espresso machine. The steaming capabilities are great and the espresso pulled is top notch. It does have quite the learning curve but if...
Appartamento
My first espresso machine and my ultimate recommendation for beginners! I love this machine, it’s so easy to use and dial and it’s a fantastic first machine for the beginner barista or experienced barista.
Barista Express - All In One Espresso Machine
Espresso Accessories
All of my favorite espresso and coffee accessories, tried and true. These will get you the best espresso shot possible.
Some great pitchers for the perfect introduction to steaming milk and latte art, finding good pitchers is very important when starting out on your home barista journey. Gotta have the perfect micro-foam!
LATTE ART - Slow Pour Supply
Espresso tampers give you the perfect puck and allow for even distribution of pressure, most espresso machines include one but high quality is always better!
Espresso Tampers - Whole Latte Love
The espresso leveler gives perfectly distributed espresso every time and ensure you’re getting a perfect extraction!
Espresso Leveler - Amazon.com
Perfect for separating clumps in your espresso before leveling! A go to for me when I have decaf espresso.
Normcore WDT Distribution Tool V2-9 Prong
If you need extra fine water distribution this is your go to method! These little discs are quite helpful when getting an even distribution of water through your espresso puck!
2 Pack 58.5mm Coffee Portafilter Puck Screen
Another favorite of mine for espresso, pulls a great shot and looks great too! I like the bottomless porta filters more than the spouted ones because of the extraction quality and because it’s nice to look at!
Buck - Weber Workshops
My favorite kettle for pour overs and anything coffee! These kettles are a great accessory for not only your home but also for anything matcha or coffee!
Stagg EKG Electric Kettle | Stagg Pro & Pro Studio - Fellow
How To Brew & More
All the information on brewing espresso, drip coffee, and some helpful videos on how to use some of the coffee products listed above!
A great website for French press specific questions including which French press method is best and how to use a French press.
Best Coffee For Your French Press - Gurl Gone Green
Some great takes on how to cold brew!
The 4 Best Cold Brew Makers of 2025, Tested & Reviewed
The differences between cold brew and iced coffee! Know the difference and taste the best coffee!
What's the Difference Between Cold Brew and Iced Coffee?
The NYT opinion on the best coffee makers for pour over!
The 4 Best Pour-Over Coffee Makers of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
A great video on how to use the breville barista express espresso machine!
Beginner's Guide on How To Use the Breville Barista Express ...
How to chemex! A great video for beginners on how to brew the perfect cup with a chemex.
Brew Guide: Chemex | Unique Coffee Blends & 2025 Coffee Offer
A simple Reddit post about how to dial an espresso machine and what you should be looking for in the perfect shot!
Beginner needs help dialing in : r/espresso - Reddit
Coffee Beans
Some coffee beans and roasters I would recommend. These are all tried and true, some of my favorite brands and roasts!
One of my first whole bean roasts and my usual go to coffee for espresso, this is an amped up roast and you’ll definitely get a good kick out of it!
Death Wish Coffee
I have the Hair Bender and it smells so good and tastes even better, my easy pick up for espresso and regular coffee!
Whole Bean Coffee Collection | Stumptown Coffee Roasters