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Be a barista at home
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Sarah Schwarz
Coffee is expensive but in my experience making it at home can save so much money. Though to get the same experience you get at a coffee shop you gotta get the same items. So take it from me who was a barista for 3 years. Here is what I use.
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Equipment
 
Coffees
 
Flavors and Creamers

Equipment

 
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It’s a small compact machine with a steam wand. It’s easy to use and comes with a tamper.
Espresso Machine 20 Bar, Stainless Steel, 34oz Tank
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Perfect small pitcher for steaming milk
AMZCHEF 12oz Stainless Steel Milk Frothing Pitcher
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Love this little thing. Helps distribute the grinds evenly.
Zolunu Espresso Stirrer 5 Needles 0.4mm Walnut
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I don’t have this exact set but it’s similar to the one I have! Great for pulling shots just make to warm them up first.
YOLIFE 2.5oz Pink Porcelain Espresso Cups Set
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I use an old version of these grinders and it has never done me wrong!
Burr Mill & Blade Coffee Grinders
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I have had this coffee maker for years now and I love it. It’s simple and gets the job done.
Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch Coffee Maker
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Coffees

 
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I use this expresso for everyday expresso and I love it!
Cafe Bustelo, Espresso Style Dark Roast Ground Coffee, 10 oz Can - Walmart.com
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I use this for expresso and drip coffee. I typically get the beans and grind them myself.
Starbucks ® Blonde Roast
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I use these for cold brews at home! Just add your creamer of choosing and some simple syrup and it’s so good!
STōK Cold Brew Coffee Products
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Flavors and Creamers

 
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These are the syrups I swear by! You can order them off this website or at Walmart and target!
Original Syrups
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Any clover honey will do but the bear bottle is cuter!
Signature SELECT Honey Clover Squeeze Bear - 12 Oz
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Make sure to put it in the expresso and mix it while it is hot!
2 Pack Creamy Biscoff Cookie Butter (14.1oz Jars)
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You can buy simple syrup at the store but it’s cheaper to make it at home! Just half sugar, half hot water. Mix and serve!
Simple Syrup Recipe
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Good creamer for ice lattes and hot coffee! It’s sweet so you might not need sugar!
Caramel Macchiato Coffee Creamer
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