Building a coffee bar? Here are the essentials (and some fun, aesthetic upgrades) that fuel my mornings!
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Coffee and Espresso Machines
Surfaces, Carts, and Storage
Tools and Upgrades
Syrups, Beans, and More!
Mugs, Cups, and Serving
Coffee and Espresso Machines
The machines that fuel me!
This machine is my daily latte! Easy to use, easy to dial in your perfect brew. I have had mine for over two years and it still works like the first day we opened the box
The Barista Pro Espresso Machine Bean Hopper 1/2 lb, Water Tank 67 oz
I was not always a fan of pod coffee makers, but this one allows you to make a cup of regular Keurig pod coffee, OR, a shot of Nespresso! I got it as a gift for my mom, and it is perfect for her daily cup of coffee, or entertaining with espressos at ...
Instant™ Dual Pod Pro - Nespresso & Keurig Coffee Maker
Surfaces, Carts, and Storage
Storage options for all your coffee needs
This Bar cabinet makes a perfect coffee bar, with ample storage, a large bar top for your machines, and is nice and sturdy. Comes in white, black, green and blue! We have this one and it is absolutely perfect.
Teaire 31.6'' Modern Coffee Bar Cabinet with Wine Racks ...
This canister keeps our beans fresh! We buy locally roasted espresso beans, this canister really works, and is so easy to operate!
Atmos Vacuum Canister
Tools and Upgrades
Must haves and nice touches
For anyone that finds value in making their coffee routine beautiful - Breville's own “the Naked Portafilter” is a beautiful touch.
the Naked Portafilter™ 54mm | Breville (US)
A tamping station is a great addition and helps you craft the perfect brew every time, while storing a tamper and distributor tool
SIRCLES 58mm 3-in-1 Espresso Tamper Station
I love this stirrer, it is ergonomic and comfy in your hand, and perfect to evenly distribute your espresso in your portafilter
WDT Espresso Stirrers - Walnut Wood Tool
Syrups, Beans, and More!
Because you can make your coffee bar as nice as you want, but it's whats in it your cup that powers your day!
Sweet and so tasty - This syrup makes a great latte
1883 French Madeleine Coffee Syrup, 1L
This variety pack has everything that you could need to make a variety of lattes
Torani Variety Pack Syrups 25.4oz (4 Pack)
If I HAD to pick a store-bought bean, it will always be Lavazza SuperCrema. Rich and delicious
Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee 22oz
Regular Lavazza is a great “Starter” bean, for those looking to start on their espresso journey
Lavazza Espresso Whole Bean Coffee, 2.2 lb
Mugs, Cups, and Serving
And of COURSE! The cups to drink out of
These mugs are our personal favorite (so much so that if only one is clean, my fiance and I will sometimes bicker over who gets it). Heavy but comfortable, perfect for a hot latte on a cool day!
San Francisco Mug
For the on the go types, this cup is great to take your iced coffee on the go! I've left it in my car on a hot day, brought it in to clean it, and found ice still frozen!