Everything for a cozy coffee corner at home, for rainy Seattle mornings: beans from my favorite local shop, simple brew gear that makes a real difference, and a few small extras that make it feel like a café. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualif...
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Beans & Brew Gear
Little Luxuries
Finishing Touches
Beans & Brew Gear
I use this: my go-to coffee spot in Columbia City and the coffee I drink at home. Stop by the shop, ask about bags of beans to take home, and you're supporting a small local business.
Empire Roasters & Records
The V60 is the classic pour-over dripper, and this starter set bundles it with the basics so it's ready to gift. Pour-over takes a few extra minutes, but the coffee comes out cleaner and brighter.
Hario V60 Pour Over Coffee Starter Set 02
Small, nearly unbreakable and makes a smooth, rich cup in about two minutes. It's great for one-person mornings, easy to clean, and it travels well too.
AeroPress Original Coffee Press & Espresso
If you only splurge on one thing, make it a burr grinder. Freshly ground beans are the biggest jump in flavor, and the Encore is the go-to starter grinder baristas recommend. A bigger gift for the serious coffee lover.
Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder ZCG485BLK
The splurge gift. A gooseneck kettle gives you a slow, steady pour for pour-over, and you can set the exact temperature. It also looks beautiful sitting on the counter.
Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Gooseneck Electric Kettle
Little Luxuries
Turn any mug of milk into a latte-style foam in about 15 seconds. It's cheap, battery-powered and takes up almost no counter space, which makes it the easiest café upgrade.
Zulay Kitchen Powerful Milk Frother Wand
Double-wall glasses make every coffee look like it came from a café. They keep drinks hot while the outside stays cool to the touch, and they're lovely for lattes.
Bodum 8oz Pavina Double Wall Glasses
Finishing Touches
Beans go stale fast once the bag is open. This canister has an inner lid that pushes the air out, so a bag from your favorite local shop stays fresh longer.
The coffee shop secret for a homemade vanilla latte. A splash in steamed milk with a shot of strong coffee is a cozy weekend treat, and one bottle lasts a long time.