A curated guide for those who see coffee not just as a drink, but as a craft. Explore roasters, gear, videos, rituals that celebrate the art of a perfect cup.
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Coffee Tools
Coffee Education
Coffee Paired Down
Coffee
Great coffee shop, one of the top roasters in Portland
Coava Coffee Roasters
Small batches, Based in Eugene, Oregon. Great taste
Wandering Goat Coffee Co.
small place but serves up some good coffee when you are in or passing through Tacoma. Easy to get back on the highway.
Common Ground Coffee
Great coffee shop in downtown Salem, Oregon. Go for a stroll at waterfront after grabbing a cup.
Isaac's Downtown (Salem, OR Coffee Shop)
Coffee Tools
Great little scale.
Coffee Scales
Machine that many prof coffee shops use. A workhorse that is reliable & makes an amazing cup
Espresso Machines
Great to heat/froth larger batches. Had mine for 10 years.
the Milk Cafe™ | Breville (US)
No more wet pucks. Great little tool
LUCCA Puck Screen - 58mm
Great little tamping mat
Corner Tamping Mat
Clive coffee in Portland has awesome little tools for coffee perfectionists. Order in person or online.
Espresso Accessories & Premium Barista Tools
Had this for 10 years and it is sturdy and a great addition to your setup
the Knock Box™ 10
Get an even distribution inside your portafilter cup before tamping. Really has been a game changer.
LUCCA WDT Tool
Great Stovetop Espresso. My go to as an ex-Miami resident for cuban coffee
Bialetti Stovetop
Awesome cone filter. You will never use the paper ones again. By one of my favorite roasting companies (Coava)
Coava Cone Filter
Chemex. Comes in different sizes depending on how much you make daily. Different tasting coffee by this extraction method.
Coffeemakers--Pour Over
Coffee Education
Lots of videos to step up your coffee game
Clive Coffee
Coffee Paired Down
Ways to make coffee while camping, backpacking, etc.
