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Daily Brew Favorites
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items Everyday coffee essentials from a busy, caffeine-loving mom. These are the machines that make our daily brew taste better than a coffee shop, without a huge learning curve or a ton of extra gadgets. They’re perfect for upgrading your own coffee corne...
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Coffee Beans & Pods I Rebuy
Machines & tools I have owned & loved
Syrups, Creamers & Sweeteners
Coffee Rabbit Hole
Coffee Beans & Pods I Rebuy
The beans and pods we always come back to. These are the “worth it” coffees we actually rebuy—rich flavors, great quality, and the ones we recommend when people ask what we’re drinking at home.
Our ride-or-die coffee beans. Onyx Monarch tastes like dark chocolate, red wine, and berries all together in one cozy cup. It’s rich, smooth, and honestly kind of mind-blowing for a home brew. If you’re going to buy a “fancy” coffee bean, please let ...
Onyx Monarch Coffee
Our other top favorite from Onyx. Southern Weather is a super smooth, everyday bean with cozy notes of milk chocolate and caramelized citrus. It feels a little lighter and brighter than Monarch but still tastes like a coffee shop in a cup.
Onyx Southern Weather Coffee
Our go-to Nespresso pod. Fortado is rich, intense, and perfect for a strong morning coffee or iced latte. I don’t have it every single day, but my partner cannot go a day without it—it’s their non-negotiable daily cup.
Fortado - Gran Lungo Arabica and Robusta Coffee - Nespresso USA
Our favorite decaf Nespresso pod for cozy nights. The Fortado Decaffeinato still has that rich, bold flavor we love, just without the caffeine. Perfect for making a warm latte or little dessert coffee on cold nights when you want the ritual but still...
Fortado Decaffeinato Coffee Pods | Gran Lungo | Nespresso USA
We always keep this in our cupboard for that little taste of home. It’s our easy, comforting backup coffee—perfect for quick leche con café when we want something familiar and nostalgic without pulling out any machines.
Nescafe Gold Blonde Espresso Roast Instant Coffee - 3.5oz
Same cozy taste of home, just without the caffeine. We keep this decaf version on hand for late-night cravings and for my daughter’s little leche con café moments, so she can feel included without actually getting coffee.
Nescafe Gold Blend Instant Coffee - Decaf - 3.17oz
Our favorite sweet, cozy café con leche inspired by our favorite restaurant Havana—rich coffee, warm milk, and a spoonful of condensed milk for that creamy sweetness.
Café Bustelo Espresso Dark Roast Vacuum-Packed Brick - 16oz
Machines & tools I have owned & loved
The coffee gear that truly earned a spot on our counter. From our very first drip set to our current machines and little tools, these are the ones that made our daily coffee taste better and feel a little special.
This is the exact first coffee maker we bought when we started learning about coffee beans. Our friend literally travels with hers. Watching her make a cup with this was honestly art—the way she watched the temperature, the timing of every pour, and ...
Kalita #35163 Coffee Drip Set 102-Roto (2-4)
Our second coffee maker purchase, right after we fell in love with our Kalita drip coffee in 2019. This French press is simple and makes such a rich, cozy cup.
Bodum Brazil 8 Cup 34oz French Press Coffee Maker Black: Glass Carafe, Dishwasher-Safe, Manual Coffee Presser
This was my present for my first Mother’s Day. I LOVE it — it makes lattes and espresso at home. If you want a “treat yourself” coffee upgrade, this is it.
Bambino Plus - Small Home Espresso Machine | Breville | Breville (US)
If you’re a coffee person, this is a daily joy. We’ve had this machine for about 3 years now and still love it just as much. It is definitely my partner's favorite.
Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine by DeLonghi Gray: Compatible with Vertuo Line, 12 Capsules Included
We bought this kettle to make sure our water temperature was always perfect for pour-over. The gooseneck spout makes it easy to control the pour, and the built-in thermometer takes the guesswork out of it.
Tea Kettle with Thermometer 40oz Black
We grabbed this simple kitchen scale to weigh our coffee beans, and it made such a difference. Measuring by grams instead of scoops keeps every cup consistent, whether we’re using the Kalita, French press, or espresso.
MOVSSOU Digital Kitchen Food Scale LCD Display TOP 11 lb Stainless Steel
For ice coffees
Sur La Table Rechargeable Milk Frother & Whisk
Had to include a moka pot—can’t miss this for some Café Bustelo at home. Perfect for strong, stovetop espresso vibes.
Bialetti Moka Express Espresso Makers
Using this grinder has made such a difference in my coffee. I can dial in the grind size for each brew and use it right away so the coffee is super fresh. It’s one of those little tools that makes my at-home coffee taste better than coffee shop drink...
Hamilton Beach SS Custom Grind Coffee Grinder 80406: 12 Settings, Stainless Steel, 14 Cup Capacity, Electric Blade Grind
Syrups, Creamers & Sweeteners
I’m a vanilla-latte-at-home kind of person—no creamers, just milk and a good flavored syrup. This section is for the homemade simple syrups, vanilla, and little sweeteners that actually make my coffee taste special without being too heavy.
Simple, sweet, and to the point—just like simple syrup. This is my go-to syrup for homemade lattes (you can even get fancy and make it with vanilla sugar).
Simple Syrup
My secret weapon for making coffee feel a little fancy with zero effort. A spoonful of vanilla sugar in hot coffee or simple syrup adds sweetness and flavor—perfect for easy vanilla lattes at home. I usually just throw any leftover vanilla beans in m...
Homemade Vanilla Sugar - Sally's Baking
Cozy cinnamon brown sugar syrup that tastes like a hug in a cup. Perfect for homemade “brown sugar latte” vibes—especially in iced coffee or on chilly mornings.
Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)
A dreamy pumpkin spice simple syrup made with real pumpkin, brown sugar, and fall spices. This is the one I like to use when I want a homemade pumpkin spice latte that feels like a cozy fall hug in a mug.
Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup
This is my favorite store-bought vanilla. Torani Puremade Vanilla is smooth, not too artificial-tasting, and perfect for quick vanilla lattes or iced coffee when I don’t feel like making my own.
Torani Puremade Vanilla Syrup
Coffee Rabbit Hole
For anyone who wants to nerd out a little. This is where I’m saving helpful guides, websites, and resources that helped us learn about brewing, beans, and why coffee can taste so different from cup to cup.
If you’re curious about specialty coffee, definitely check out Onyx Coffee Lab. They’re one of the most awarded coffee roasters and do such a beautiful job explaining their beans, flavor notes, and sourcing. It’s the perfect place to learn about (and...
Onyx Coffee Lab
If you want to learn how to brew better coffee at home, I highly recommend the Stumptown Coffee Brew Guide. It walks you through different brew methods in a really simple, beginner-friendly way and helped us understand and enjoy our coffee so much mo...
Brewing Guide: How to Brew the Best Coffee | Stumptown Coffee Roasters
For classic drip and pour-over coffee, Kalita is the OG. Their gear is simple, reliable, and makes it so easy to brew a clean, delicious cup at home. If you’ve ever wanted to try drip coffee without making it complicated, this is such a good place to...
Kalita USA | Premium coffee brewing equipment