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A Barista's Coffee & Espresso Gear
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items Recommendations from an experienced Cafe manager and consultant! Gear for both the home and the shop!
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Espresso Machines
Accessories & Parts
Drinkware
Espresso Machines
The end-game machine for most baristas and home enthusiasts. I’ve spent time slinging espresso out of a high volume cafe with this guy, and boy does it CHUG. Wether you want the best of the best for home, mobile espresso, or a backup for the cafe, th...
Linea Mini
Here’s one out of my personal setup: the 58 pro2 is the beast of the flair lineup, and being almost entirely metal, it feels luxury. If you’re an espresso nerd and want to experiment with pressure profiles, brew temps, extraction times, etc. there’s ...
Flair 58 Plus 2
This is going to be the best ‘budget’ espresso machine you can find. I recommend this over the barista express or pro, solely because you should buy a grinder separately! The quality of your grinder means a whole lot more than the espresso machine in...
Breville Bambino Plus
Accessories & Parts
I may be biased, but the quality of the finish on these portafilters is stunning. The grip feels intentional, and the basket is as high quality as the rest.
Flair 58mm Portafilter
The thickness is hit or miss depending on your setup. If you’re already rocking a lever press like the 58, you’ll love the reduced space between your shot and your glass for the reduced mess. Some semi-autos will be too stubby for this guy, so just c...
Flair Brew Scale
With these accessories you don’t need to splurge too much, which is why I recommend a little all in one set from Walmart! It has everything you need at a quality that will keep your espresso routine neat
Espresso Knock Box
Great bamboo filters for most pourover setups! I recommend bamboo mainly due to how it omits that paper-y filter flavor that can seep into your brew – Hot take: you don't even have to pre-soak these!
Blue Bottle Coffee Filters
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With endless jars floating around the house, these little gadgets made it so easy to store iced tea, cold brew, and any bulk syrups floating around. I have three, and you need one!
Spreccio 2 Quart Airtight Mason Jar Pitcher
This brand specifically makes my favorite milk pitchers ever. The shape of the lip lets the steam wand rest comfortably, and the bump in the handle lets my pinky rest on the outside for stabilization while I'm pouring latte art. Truly unmatched build...
MHW-3BOMBER Milk Frothing Pitcher 12oz
Cold foam enthusiasts, I have the hack for you! Fill one of these just under halfway with heavy cream, add 2oz of your syrup of choice, and shake it up to enjoy cafe quality cold foam wherever! It stores for up to a week, and just shake it again befo...
VELOMIX 6 PACK Shaker Bottle
Both in the cafe and at home, a spring loaded tamp can bring peace of mind when aiming for a quality shot! I recommend the 30lbs spring personally, and use this guy for every single espresso shot I pull.
MHW-3BOMBER Espresso Tamper
Drinkware
This temperature controlled mug is dual insulated to keep the mitts cool and the coffee hot! It saves my morning cup when I inevitably get distracted petting the cats
Ember : Coffee Mugs & Tea Cups
Fellow is notorious for amazing travel mugs, among other accessories. I have the Cometeer branded version of this mug from my time with the company, and the dual-wall insulation does not disappoint! Arguably though, this mug really shines at the spla...
Fellow Carter Move Mug, 16 oz
I am a sucker for double-walled cups, and this Kinto set truly stands out with a Saturn-esque ring to stabilize your hand. If you want a true luxury experience at your home or the cafe, these things have the durability to-boot, and are quite the stat...
Kinto Double-Walled Glass Set
If you're working on mastering your next latte art, grab some of these! The shape of your cup has a huge impact on milk flow, and these have the rounded edges for a solid base, as well as a wide mouth for plenty of art space!
Ceramic Latte Mugs