I was a daily customer of Starbucks for years, because I just couldn't get my home coffeemaking right. I've finally broken the habit and have been making coffee shop-level drinks at home, both hot and iced. Here's what I use.
Our old Pixi lasted almost 15 years, and we replaced it with this model. Great espresso with a nice crema.
Nespresso CitiZ Original Espresso Machine
This frother is a must for lattes. It steams and froths milk (along with your choice of syrups or flavorings) quickly, and it's really easy to clean.
Nespresso Aeroccino Frother
Mochas are my favorite, and I've tried just about every syrup and sauce to replicate them at home. This is the only one that I'll use!
Copper Cow Coffee Sweetened Mocha Milk Creamer
This genius product chills hot coffee in about a minute, making it ready to enjoy as iced coffee. As an iced coffee drinker all summer (and sometimes year round) this was a complete game-changer.
HyperChiller Iced Coffee/Beverage Cooler
Our Nespresso machine uses the original pods, and the Paris and Miami varieties are my favorite.
Original Espresso Capsules & Pods | Nespresso US
The 20 oz Stanley is the perfect size for iced coffee, and great for taking with you on a morning dog walk or school dropoff.
STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw
The Pixie was our first Nespresso machine, and lasted almost 15 years before we finally decided to replace it.
Nespresso Pixie - Original Coffee Machine
I prefer almond milk in my coffee, and these Califia creamers are the best, especially the seasonal flavors.
This brown sugar creamer pairs really well with a pump or two of apple crisp syrup for a good copycat of the Starbucks apple crisp macchiato.
Califia Farms Organic Brown Sugar Almond Milk Coffee Creamer
I LOVE a lavender latte, and this syrup has great flavor. Drank iced lavender lattes all summer long!
Monin - Sugar Free Lavender Syrup
If space is a concern or you don't feel like breaking out the Aeroccino, this handheld, battery powered frother is a good option – it just doesn't heat the milk like the Aeroccino does.
Zulay Kitchen Milk Frother Wand
Perfect for pumpkin spice lattes at home.
Califia Pumpkin Spice Almondmilk Creamer
A pistachio latte is my new go-to for the cooler months, and I love the flavor of Monin syrups.
