11 essentials you need to create your own coffee bar at home

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Whether you’re abest pod coffee machineuser or abest bean to cup coffee machineaficionado, enjoying a hot or iced cup of coffee is one of life’s few pleasures. Having a coffee to start your day gives you a quick burst of energy, warms the body and tastes delicious – everything you need before a busy day ahead.

Visiting cafes and local coffee shops is a nice indulgence but the cost of living crisis certainly isn’t. Investing in quality coffee-making equipment means you can make tasty barista-style drinks from the comfort of your own home which can help you save money on takeaway drinks in the long run.

So, to celebrate International Coffee Day, here are 11 essentials you need to make your own coffee bar in your home.

What you need to make the ultimate coffee bar

Sage Barista Touch Impress$1,199.95at Breville$1,199.95at Best BuyCheck AmazonIf you’re looking for a bean-to-cup coffee machine, theSage Barista Touch Impressis the best one you can buy. With a built-in bean hopper and grinder, steam wand and Auto MilQ settings, this Sage coffee machine makes all your favourite coffee drinks and it looks good as it does it. Read our 5-starSage Barista Touch Impress reviewfor more.Nespresso Vertuo Plus$169.95at Macy’s$199.95at Macy’s$217at AmazonFor those who prefer the speed and convenience of pods, theNespresso Vertuo Plusis our favourite pod coffee machine. This fuss-free machine is easy to use, makes different types of capsule coffee and it fits nicely into any kitchen, regardless of its size or (lack of) counter space. Nespresso is also a very reliable and affordable brand, so we couldn’t recommend it more. See why in ourNespresso Vertuo Plus review.Smeg Electric Coffee Grinder$329.40at AmazonGrinding your own coffee beans makes a world of difference to the quality and taste of your coffee. Once you’ve selected your favourite coffee beans (we’ve included a good option below), pop them into theSmeg Electric Coffee Grinderand watch it whizz away. With 30 bean grinding levels to choose from, this coffee grinder gets the most flavour and intensity out of each bean for a flavourful coffee every time.AeroPressCheck AmazonFor espresso fans, theAeroPressis going to become your favourite coffee gadget. Using 3-in-1 brewing technology, the AeroPress sits over your mug and its pressure and micro-filtration pushes water through the grinds. It makes intense and fresh coffee and takes the grit and bitterness out of it at the same time.Le Creuset Stoneware Coffee PressBulk making coffee when people come to visit is never fun, but it’s made far easier if you have a cafetiere, like theLe Creuset Stoneware Coffee Press. Available in a range of beautiful colours, this coffee press is easy to use and all you have to do is make a batch of coffee before pushing the lid down to extract the flavour.OXO Brew Pour Over Coffee Maker$17.99at Amazon$39.99at TargetComplete your coffee set-up with thebest pour over kettle, theOXO Brew Pour Over Coffee Maker. The water tank precisely and evenly releases water to cover the coffee grounds and the auto-drip tank controls the water flow rate for a consistent brew every time.Nespresso Aeroccino 4$119.95at Crate & Barrel$119.99at AmazonYou can’t have a coffee without milk, and theNespresso Aeroccino 4is the best milk frother to buy. It can be used with dairy, soy, oat and almond milk, and quickly froths and foams your milk for lattes, cappuccinos and much more. The design looks pretty cool too so you’ll want to keep it out on your coffee bar all the time.Oliver Bonas Ceramic Mug$23.95at Amazon$23.95at Nordstrom$24at Le CreusetA coffee bar would be incomplete without coffee mugs. TheOliver Bonas Ceramic Muglooks great on display, but it has a 250ml capacity, making it a good size for comforting mugs of tea or coffee. It’s nice and easy to hold, and you can find plenty of fun designs on the Oliver Bonas website.Pact Coffee BeansCheck AmazonTo use in your bean-to-cup coffee machine or bean grinder, pick good quality coffee beans from reliable brands, likePact. Pact has whole bean, grounds and pods available, and offers a subscription service where you can save money each month on your bean orders, so you’re always stocked up.MONIN SyrupsCheck AmazonAdding flavour to your coffee is easy withMONIN syrups. This brand of syrup is always available at local coffee shops and they’re often found in Starbucks and Costa Coffee. There are so many flavours to choose from, including vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, chai, pumpkin spice and much more, plus they’re super affordable.Coasters$6.97at GameStop$9.99at Amazon$13at Horchow.com (Neiman Marcus)For decoration and practicality, don’t forget astack of coastersfor your home coffee bar. They help prevent water and stain rings on your table, and with so many different designs available, you can add fun, colour and patterns to jazz up your coffee nook. Marble, slate and wood coasters are our personal favourites.

Sage Barista Touch Impress

$1,199.95at Breville$1,199.95at Best BuyCheck AmazonIf you’re looking for a bean-to-cup coffee machine, theSage Barista Touch Impressis the best one you can buy. With a built-in bean hopper and grinder, steam wand and Auto MilQ settings, this Sage coffee machine makes all your favourite coffee drinks and it looks good as it does it. Read our 5-starSage Barista Touch Impress reviewfor more.

$1,199.95at Breville$1,199.95at Best BuyCheck Amazon

$1,199.95at Breville

$1,199.95at Best Buy

Check Amazon

If you’re looking for a bean-to-cup coffee machine, theSage Barista Touch Impressis the best one you can buy. With a built-in bean hopper and grinder, steam wand and Auto MilQ settings, this Sage coffee machine makes all your favourite coffee drinks and it looks good as it does it. Read our 5-starSage Barista Touch Impress reviewfor more.

Nespresso Vertuo Plus$169.95at Macy’s$199.95at Macy’s$217at AmazonFor those who prefer the speed and convenience of pods, theNespresso Vertuo Plusis our favourite pod coffee machine. This fuss-free machine is easy to use, makes different types of capsule coffee and it fits nicely into any kitchen, regardless of its size or (lack of) counter space. Nespresso is also a very reliable and affordable brand, so we couldn’t recommend it more. See why in ourNespresso Vertuo Plus review.

Nespresso Vertuo Plus

$169.95at Macy’s$199.95at Macy’s$217at AmazonFor those who prefer the speed and convenience of pods, theNespresso Vertuo Plusis our favourite pod coffee machine. This fuss-free machine is easy to use, makes different types of capsule coffee and it fits nicely into any kitchen, regardless of its size or (lack of) counter space. Nespresso is also a very reliable and affordable brand, so we couldn’t recommend it more. See why in ourNespresso Vertuo Plus review.

$169.95at Macy’s$199.95at Macy’s$217at Amazon

$169.95at Macy’s

$199.95at Macy’s

$217at Amazon

For those who prefer the speed and convenience of pods, theNespresso Vertuo Plusis our favourite pod coffee machine. This fuss-free machine is easy to use, makes different types of capsule coffee and it fits nicely into any kitchen, regardless of its size or (lack of) counter space. Nespresso is also a very reliable and affordable brand, so we couldn’t recommend it more. See why in ourNespresso Vertuo Plus review.

Smeg Electric Coffee Grinder$329.40at AmazonGrinding your own coffee beans makes a world of difference to the quality and taste of your coffee. Once you’ve selected your favourite coffee beans (we’ve included a good option below), pop them into theSmeg Electric Coffee Grinderand watch it whizz away. With 30 bean grinding levels to choose from, this coffee grinder gets the most flavour and intensity out of each bean for a flavourful coffee every time.

Smeg Electric Coffee Grinder

$329.40at AmazonGrinding your own coffee beans makes a world of difference to the quality and taste of your coffee. Once you’ve selected your favourite coffee beans (we’ve included a good option below), pop them into theSmeg Electric Coffee Grinderand watch it whizz away. With 30 bean grinding levels to choose from, this coffee grinder gets the most flavour and intensity out of each bean for a flavourful coffee every time.

$329.40at Amazon

Grinding your own coffee beans makes a world of difference to the quality and taste of your coffee. Once you’ve selected your favourite coffee beans (we’ve included a good option below), pop them into theSmeg Electric Coffee Grinderand watch it whizz away. With 30 bean grinding levels to choose from, this coffee grinder gets the most flavour and intensity out of each bean for a flavourful coffee every time.

AeroPressCheck AmazonFor espresso fans, theAeroPressis going to become your favourite coffee gadget. Using 3-in-1 brewing technology, the AeroPress sits over your mug and its pressure and micro-filtration pushes water through the grinds. It makes intense and fresh coffee and takes the grit and bitterness out of it at the same time.

AeroPress

Check AmazonFor espresso fans, theAeroPressis going to become your favourite coffee gadget. Using 3-in-1 brewing technology, the AeroPress sits over your mug and its pressure and micro-filtration pushes water through the grinds. It makes intense and fresh coffee and takes the grit and bitterness out of it at the same time.

Check Amazon

For espresso fans, theAeroPressis going to become your favourite coffee gadget. Using 3-in-1 brewing technology, the AeroPress sits over your mug and its pressure and micro-filtration pushes water through the grinds. It makes intense and fresh coffee and takes the grit and bitterness out of it at the same time.

Le Creuset Stoneware Coffee PressBulk making coffee when people come to visit is never fun, but it’s made far easier if you have a cafetiere, like theLe Creuset Stoneware Coffee Press. Available in a range of beautiful colours, this coffee press is easy to use and all you have to do is make a batch of coffee before pushing the lid down to extract the flavour.

Le Creuset Stoneware Coffee Press

Bulk making coffee when people come to visit is never fun, but it’s made far easier if you have a cafetiere, like theLe Creuset Stoneware Coffee Press. Available in a range of beautiful colours, this coffee press is easy to use and all you have to do is make a batch of coffee before pushing the lid down to extract the flavour.

OXO Brew Pour Over Coffee Maker$17.99at Amazon$39.99at TargetComplete your coffee set-up with thebest pour over kettle, theOXO Brew Pour Over Coffee Maker. The water tank precisely and evenly releases water to cover the coffee grounds and the auto-drip tank controls the water flow rate for a consistent brew every time.

OXO Brew Pour Over Coffee Maker

$17.99at Amazon$39.99at TargetComplete your coffee set-up with thebest pour over kettle, theOXO Brew Pour Over Coffee Maker. The water tank precisely and evenly releases water to cover the coffee grounds and the auto-drip tank controls the water flow rate for a consistent brew every time.

$17.99at Amazon$39.99at Target

$17.99at Amazon

$39.99at Target

Complete your coffee set-up with thebest pour over kettle, theOXO Brew Pour Over Coffee Maker. The water tank precisely and evenly releases water to cover the coffee grounds and the auto-drip tank controls the water flow rate for a consistent brew every time.

Nespresso Aeroccino 4$119.95at Crate & Barrel$119.99at AmazonYou can’t have a coffee without milk, and theNespresso Aeroccino 4is the best milk frother to buy. It can be used with dairy, soy, oat and almond milk, and quickly froths and foams your milk for lattes, cappuccinos and much more. The design looks pretty cool too so you’ll want to keep it out on your coffee bar all the time.

Nespresso Aeroccino 4

$119.95at Crate & Barrel$119.99at AmazonYou can’t have a coffee without milk, and theNespresso Aeroccino 4is the best milk frother to buy. It can be used with dairy, soy, oat and almond milk, and quickly froths and foams your milk for lattes, cappuccinos and much more. The design looks pretty cool too so you’ll want to keep it out on your coffee bar all the time.

$119.95at Crate & Barrel$119.99at Amazon

$119.95at Crate & Barrel

$119.99at Amazon

You can’t have a coffee without milk, and theNespresso Aeroccino 4is the best milk frother to buy. It can be used with dairy, soy, oat and almond milk, and quickly froths and foams your milk for lattes, cappuccinos and much more. The design looks pretty cool too so you’ll want to keep it out on your coffee bar all the time.

Oliver Bonas Ceramic Mug$23.95at Amazon$23.95at Nordstrom$24at Le CreusetA coffee bar would be incomplete without coffee mugs. TheOliver Bonas Ceramic Muglooks great on display, but it has a 250ml capacity, making it a good size for comforting mugs of tea or coffee. It’s nice and easy to hold, and you can find plenty of fun designs on the Oliver Bonas website.

Oliver Bonas Ceramic Mug

$23.95at Amazon$23.95at Nordstrom$24at Le CreusetA coffee bar would be incomplete without coffee mugs. TheOliver Bonas Ceramic Muglooks great on display, but it has a 250ml capacity, making it a good size for comforting mugs of tea or coffee. It’s nice and easy to hold, and you can find plenty of fun designs on the Oliver Bonas website.

$23.95at Amazon$23.95at Nordstrom$24at Le Creuset

$23.95at Amazon

$23.95at Nordstrom

$24at Le Creuset

A coffee bar would be incomplete without coffee mugs. TheOliver Bonas Ceramic Muglooks great on display, but it has a 250ml capacity, making it a good size for comforting mugs of tea or coffee. It’s nice and easy to hold, and you can find plenty of fun designs on the Oliver Bonas website.

Pact Coffee BeansCheck AmazonTo use in your bean-to-cup coffee machine or bean grinder, pick good quality coffee beans from reliable brands, likePact. Pact has whole bean, grounds and pods available, and offers a subscription service where you can save money each month on your bean orders, so you’re always stocked up.

Pact Coffee Beans

Check AmazonTo use in your bean-to-cup coffee machine or bean grinder, pick good quality coffee beans from reliable brands, likePact. Pact has whole bean, grounds and pods available, and offers a subscription service where you can save money each month on your bean orders, so you’re always stocked up.

Check Amazon

To use in your bean-to-cup coffee machine or bean grinder, pick good quality coffee beans from reliable brands, likePact. Pact has whole bean, grounds and pods available, and offers a subscription service where you can save money each month on your bean orders, so you’re always stocked up.

MONIN SyrupsCheck AmazonAdding flavour to your coffee is easy withMONIN syrups. This brand of syrup is always available at local coffee shops and they’re often found in Starbucks and Costa Coffee. There are so many flavours to choose from, including vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, chai, pumpkin spice and much more, plus they’re super affordable.

MONIN Syrups

Check AmazonAdding flavour to your coffee is easy withMONIN syrups. This brand of syrup is always available at local coffee shops and they’re often found in Starbucks and Costa Coffee. There are so many flavours to choose from, including vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, chai, pumpkin spice and much more, plus they’re super affordable.

Check Amazon

Adding flavour to your coffee is easy withMONIN syrups. This brand of syrup is always available at local coffee shops and they’re often found in Starbucks and Costa Coffee. There are so many flavours to choose from, including vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, chai, pumpkin spice and much more, plus they’re super affordable.

Coasters$6.97at GameStop$9.99at Amazon$13at Horchow.com (Neiman Marcus)For decoration and practicality, don’t forget astack of coastersfor your home coffee bar. They help prevent water and stain rings on your table, and with so many different designs available, you can add fun, colour and patterns to jazz up your coffee nook. Marble, slate and wood coasters are our personal favourites.

Coasters

$6.97at GameStop$9.99at Amazon$13at Horchow.com (Neiman Marcus)For decoration and practicality, don’t forget astack of coastersfor your home coffee bar. They help prevent water and stain rings on your table, and with so many different designs available, you can add fun, colour and patterns to jazz up your coffee nook. Marble, slate and wood coasters are our personal favourites.

$6.97at GameStop$9.99at Amazon$13at Horchow.com (Neiman Marcus)

$6.97at GameStop

$9.99at Amazon

$13at Horchow.com (Neiman Marcus)

For decoration and practicality, don’t forget astack of coastersfor your home coffee bar. They help prevent water and stain rings on your table, and with so many different designs available, you can add fun, colour and patterns to jazz up your coffee nook. Marble, slate and wood coasters are our personal favourites.

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