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Home Barista Must-Haves (as a former Barista)
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items I worked at Starbucks for 3 years as a supervisor and completed the coffee academy for the black apron-- i love coffee (and tea!) and am passionate about making great coffee at home (especially in this economy). If you want to give up your daily star...
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Coffee beans/instant coffee
Coffee equipment
My favorite teas
Syrups
Extras for extra enjoyment!
Coffee beans/instant coffee
My favorite if im making hot espresso in my Moka pot, probably the best cheap espresso you can get on the shelf. However, I cant explain it but its not as good as it used to be. Anyone else feel that way? Still my go-to if I want a hot latte
Cafe Bustelo Espresso Dark Roast Ground Coffee Vacuum-Packed Brick - 10oz
The best K-cups. My mom only buys organic, and generally I don't care. But I tried these at her house with some steamed milk, and they are sooo good. The only K-cups I buy now.
Simply Nature Organic Extra Bold Medium Roast Coffee Pods - 12 Cups
Yeah, everyone knows this is the best instant coffee. I stock up when it is on sale. Love making iced lattes with this.
Nescafe Gold Blonde Espresso Roast Instant Coffee - 3.5oz: Arabica Beans, Limited Ingredients
My absolute favorite espresso if im going to grind my own beans and use my espresso machine (to be honest I don't do it too often during the work week, but I love getting cozy with a homemade cappuccino on the weekend l)
Hayes Valley Espresso
My favorite instant coffee if I want something that isnt too strong, not a strong coffee flavor but I love the benefits of the mushrooms for focus-- great 2nd cup of coffee during work. I like something a bit stronger for my first cup lol
Everyday Dose Mild Roast Mushroom Coffee + 100% Arabica Functional Instant Coffee Half Caff - 3.6oz
Coffee equipment
This makes the best drip coffee, its cute on your counter, and 100% plastic free so no microwave plastics when making your morning cup. You can definitely get a good deal closer to the holiday season, or keep an eye out throughout the year for markdo...
SimplyGood Plastic Free Blooming Coffee Maker
This is the milk frother my mom has, and she says making her coffee with foam is the best part of her morning. She has an espresso machine but says she never uses it, its too much effort. But this is great for a quick misto!
Bodum Barista + Milk Frother with Handle Black
I think this is a great frother too, and rechargeable. I used to have one that was battery powered and it sat in a drawer for years because I didnt care enough to change the batteries. But this one takes up almost no room on the counter and can be pl...
Typhur InstaWhisk Rechargeable Handheld Milk Frother Wand, 10-Speed Electric Whisk & Mixer with Stand
This is the best lower-cost espresso machine on the market, in my opinion. There are better espresso machines, sure, but this is the best one under $600 (there are worse ones over $600)
Chefman Crema Supreme Espresso Machine Stainless Steel
A coffee grinder that grinds on different levels of course-ness is a must if you want to make espresso drinks as well as drip coffee or French press or cold brew. Any that have this capability will work, but this one is on sale (as of 10/28/26)
Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, 48 Grind Settings Electric Coffee Bean Grinder with Digital Timer, 51mm/58mm Portafilter Holder for Espresso,Silver
Best way to make espresso if you don't have counter space, can be put right on a stove burner
Bialetti 3 Cup Moka Stovetop Espresso Maker - Silver: Aluminum, Manual, Hand Wash, Glossy, Ground Coffee, Mesh Filter
My favorite teas
This is my favorite evening tea, with some chobani vanilla sweet cream. It's so cozy and tasty, a great way to wind down
Yogi Cinnamon Horchata Stress + Sleep - 16ct/1.12oz
My favorite summertime tea, I love to mix it with a sparkling lemonade or juice
Tazo Organic Peachy Green Tea - 20ct/1.4oz
These dessert teas are so fun and a great treat when you dont want anything too heavy. Just a little sweetness.
Tazo Dessert Delights Glazed Lemon Loaf Herbal Tea Bags - 15ct: Non-Caffeinated
Ok everyone has had the honey citrus mint tea at starbucks "medicine ball" add starbucks they steam lemonade and add it to the tea, try apple juice instead!!
Tazo Honey Citrus Mint Ball Green Tea Concentrate - 32 fl oz
My favorite earl grey.. I read somewhere that you should have bergamot every morning. Can't remember why or what the benefits are, but i usually have a cup of earl grey so whatever works i guess
Harney & Sons Earl Gray Black Tea with Bergamot Sachets - 20ct: Caffeinated
Love this one when i want to feel cozy but also need some energy, great with honey and a little cream
Yogi Tea - Honey Chai Turmeric Vitality Tea - 16ct: Organic, Gluten-Free
Everyone has those times where this one is necessary... this one tastes the least offensive out of all the "smooth move" kinds
Traditional Medicinals Smooth Move Herb Tea - 16ct
Syrups
I looove blue bottle coffee, their miso caramel latte is my favorite and I love that I can make it at home. If im buying bougie coffee, its gonna be blue bottle. Their cafe in Chicago is always a must-go whenever im in the Riverwalk area
Miso Caramel Latte Set
My favorite whole-sale coffee syrups, they are often sold out so check their website regularly for new launches
750ml Best Sellers
To be honest, just plain maple syrup is usually my go-to add in for a home iced latte. Usually some cinnamon too, or if i don't use maple syrup I use honey. But this is my favorite maple syrup-- feel free to try any. Some ive tried have been too bitt...
Hamel 100% Pure Maple Syrup - 16 fl oz
Extras for extra enjoyment!
I think world market has the cutest mugs. Im also a big fan of thrifting mugs, but wanted to have a mug on here because obviously you need one for coffee!
Black Harry Potter Wand Heat Changing Ceramic Mug