All of my must-haves to be an at home barista. It's truly become a hobby for me :) I included my favorite beans from around the US (coffee shops i've been to!)
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Coffee Beans
Machine's/Grinders
Tools
Fun cups
Coffee Beans
These roasters are my top choices for using with my espresso machine! I have had all of these at coffee shops as well and they taste wonderful every time.
If you like a chocolate/nuttier espresso! Blank Street Coffee is found all over NY! They're smaller shops usually with just coffee to-go. Amazing every time
POWER TRIP
Chocolate goodness and so smooth! Perfect for milky espresso drinks
SPEED DIAL
Wins best espresso of all time for me and is worth the price 100%!!! Found in Nashville or Brentwood if you are in the area, it is a 10/10. These folks know their way around an espresso machine and it's a top notch experience
Tres Banderas
Close second to crema and is absolutely delicious with or without milk! I go here every time i'm in Austin. It's a duel coffee shop/bike shop
DOGSPEED :: BLEND
Absolutely love this coffee shop and their beans. Top 3 for me! Another fun one in Austin if you're in the area, one location actually has goats. I've been to them both and the service is so warm and welcoming, food is delish, and the coffee is amazi...
COLOMBIA MONTES TATAMA
Not too strong not too weak!
PARTNERS COFFEE ROASTERS Flatiron Espresso 12oz
Machine's/Grinders
I've had this machine for almost 4 years now, and have used it everyday. It is consistent and easy to maintain. It's the perfect machine for a middle of the line price point on a quality espresso machine. I have loved it!
Smaller Burr grinder option if space and noise is a concern!
Nuttii Electric Portable Burr Coffee Grinder
Reliable grinder that is a little more high tech than a manual option! Can grind for multiple sizes- espresso, drip, cold brew etc.
Breville BCG820BSS Smart Grinder Pro, 18oz
Makes better Cold Brew than most coffee shops that I have ordered at! I use it religiously in the summer months :)
Toddy® Cold Brew System
Tools
This is such a game changer for keeping your beans fresh for longer! You press out all of the air which keeps the beans from loosing their flavor and last much much longer! I gift them to my coffee-loving friends for bdays :)
AirScape Stainless Steel Coffee Canister - Medium Matte Black
Simple and easy scale that I used to weigh my beans before grinding!
Greater Goods Digital Espresso & Coffee Scale
My barista friends recommended this to me and I've loved using it because of the spring. Makes it easy to have consistent tamping!
Normcore V4 53.3mm Spring-loaded Coffee Tamper
Even distribution in the porta filter makes for better shots pulled. Fun extra to have to distribute your beans in the porta filter!
WDT Espresso Distribution Tool 7 Needles Black
Cute Dosing Cup and sprayer so I don't have to use my hands! The water spray helps remove static in the beans when grinding.
Lulupack Coffee Bean Dosing Cup & Sprayer
I have this as well for a built in distributor on one size and tamp on the other! I see a lot of coffee shops using this style!
Reoszeank 51mm Espresso Accessories Kit
So necessary if you're making Espresso daily!
Breville Knock Box 10 BEA501BSS Stainless
Love these for when i'm adding flavors!
4 PCS 6.7in Gold Stainless Steel Coffee Spoons
I’ve had this for years and love the versatility! I make hot chocolate for my kids, froth cold milk for an iced drink, reheat my coffee, or make cold foam!
SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1 Electric Milk Frother
Fun cups
Cutest little Espresso glasses!
Qipecedm Espresso Cups Set of 2, 4 OZ Clear
Cute Espresso glass :)
TIWPAJS 6OZ Espresso Shot Glass Set
Love these as a gift for a friend or teacher! I'm picky about my to go cups and I love this one because it's glass!
