27 Coffee Products for the At-Home Barista
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022It's time to transform your kitchen into a cafe. These coffee products are what at-home baristas need to make the perfect cup of coffee.
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Whole Bean Coffee
For coffee as rich and flavorful as what you’d get in your local cafe, opt for whole bean coffee to grind at home. Take the time to explore different types of beans to find your favorite: roasts (light, medium and dark) impact flavor, as does which region your coffee comes from. You can buy as many coffee products as you want, but a great brew always starts with great beans. Treat your palette to new blends with a coffee subscription box.
Reusable K-Cups
Reusable K-Cups are your answer to enjoying the easy convenience of Keurig single serve coffee machines while being kind to the planet. This Keurig accessory is compatible with all Keurig machines and it’s dishwasher-safe. Another bonus to using a reusable K-Cup is that you can fill it with your favorite ground coffee—giving you so many more ways to love your Keurig machine. Add Keurig cleaning pods to your coffee arsenal for a fresh cup of joe every. single. time. (Editor’s tip: Reusable K-Cups are compatible with our favorite Nutribullet coffeemaker, too.)
French Press
A French press is one of the easiest ways to make a rich cup of coffee at home. If you love the taste of freshly pressed coffee, but dread cleaning out the coffee grounds, the Simpli Press French Press is a game-changer.
The secret to Simpli Press is the coffee basket that uses a plunging mechanism to pull up the grounds for easy disposal. Say hello to customized, smooth coffee at home in three minutes, and goodbye to scooping out messy coffee grounds. No more grimy sediment! Read our full rundown on how to use a French press.
Cafe-Worthy Mugs
What you’re drinking out of matters almost as much as what you’re drinking. These hand-glazed mugs are an elegant addition to any kitchen and will look charming mixed and matched with your current cute coffee mug collection (especially on one of these mug trees!). They’re just the type of coffee products you’ll be eager to show off when you have guests.
Burr Grinder
Baristas attest that one of the keys to a great cup of coffee is the grinder. A burr grinder customizes the bean’s fineness to the type of coffee you’re making (cold brew versus drip versus pour-over) and grinds the perfect amount depending on how much coffee you want to make. While you’re flexing your home barista skills, learn all about the different types of coffee.
Carafe
Fancy coffee carafes aren’t just for hotels and restaurants. Carafes come in handy for serving large groups at brunch or at your next holiday gathering. They make serving a breeze and keep your coffee piping hot for hours. Here’s the best coffee brand you should be serving up to your guests.
Drip Coffee Maker
This Mr. Coffee coffee maker is the best value drip machine you can get on the market today. Anybody can use it—all you need to do is push a button! This affordable model boasts over 30,000 Amazon reviews and a nearly-perfect 4.4-star rating average. Learn how to clean a coffee maker to keep yours in the best shape.
Coffee Scoop
Coffee scoops come in handy for measuring ground coffee and even tea for your morning brew. This double-ended coffee scoop from Crate & Barrel features one and two tablespoon scoops (for the days you need an extra caffeine boost). Before you scoop, every home barista should read our fixes for common coffee mistakes.
Chemex
Serious aficionados swear that using a Chemex is the purest method of getting your coffee fix. It’s one of the easiest coffee products to use—simply place beans into a filter and pour hot water over them—and promises the smoothest cup you’ve tasted. See how Chemex compares to other brewing methods.
Espresso Maker
Perfect for coffee experts and for espresso-loving newbies, this Breville Bambino Plus espresso maker can make both one- and two-shot volumes by just clicking the start button. This nifty machine also whips up beautiful, coffee shop-worthy foam perfect for making latte art. Use it to make a DIY Starbucks pistachio latte copycat at home!
Reusable Coffee Filter
For two-cup-a-day coffee drinkers, using paper filters with your Chemex might start to feel expensive and wasteful. Switching to a reusable coffee filter is a great, cost-efficient addition to a pour-over coffee routine. A reusable filter is also a great opportunity to try one of these coffee subscription boxes that can improve any ho-hum morning routine.
Milk Frother
Make it a brew-tiful day with a homemade pumpkin spice latte. This milk frother upgrades an ordinary cup of coffee with foam art and turns coffee enthusiasts into home baristas. For non-caffeinated drinks, it can make a perfectly frothy hot chocolate, too.
Creamer
If you’re short on time and can’t make a fancy coffee drink, adding a splash of creamer elevates your brewed cup of joe. This Califia Farms coffee creamer is one of our favorite healthy coffee creamers. It’s not only dairy-free but vegan, kosher, soy-free, gluten-free and sugar-free (phew, that’s a lot)! You could also try whipping up your own homemade coffee creamer.
Brita Pitcher
Don’t forget the water! Filtered water—without particles or chemicals—is a core part of a great-tasting cup of coffee. A Brita pitcher guarantees the water you use as the base of your drink is always cafe-standard. Brita is one of our favorite water filter pitcher brands, after all.
Aeropress
The Aeropress is similar to a French press, but it doesn’t require a long steep time and can make espresso-style drinks, too. Aeropresses also make the perfect on-the-go companion—their small size is perfect for traveling and camping! (It’s actually one of our favorite travel gifts.)
This cylindrical carafe, plunger and filter can do more than brew a beautiful light roast and makes a fun alternative to traditional French presses, but you can try these French press hacks if you’re committed to yours!
Iced Coffee Glass
You have mugs for your hot coffee drinks, but you need a stylish coffee glass for your iced coffee, too! This restaurant-style iced coffee cup will make you feel like you’re at your favorite cafe. Pour other cold drinks into this glass, like beer, juice or iced tea. Opt for a Hyperchiller for a delicious cup of DIY iced coffee.
Pour-Over Coffee
No time to make java in the morning? This quick pour-over coffee sounds like something you’d get at a trendy cafe, but all you need is some hot water. The blend is smooth, tasty and will keep you perky all day with minimal effort. We recommend the Hamilton Beach coffee grinder for whipping up fresh pour-over coffee. Find more healthy coffee recipes.
Electric Kettle
This electric kettle is specifically made for pour-over coffee and tea. Never worry about scorching your favorite beverages again, because the CORSORI kettle has preset buttons specially made for coffee and white, oolong and black tea. It’s also high-speed—boiling water in just under five minutes. Plus, it’s an Amazon kitchen find that’s too pretty to hide.
Kitchen Scale
To achieve pro barista status, pay attention to proportions. Measuring out exactly the right amount of beans with the help of a kitchen scale will elevate your coffee and ensure that each cup is made with the perfect ratio. Here are other reasons to own a kitchen scale.
Mug Warmer
We didn’t realize how amazing mug warmers are until we started working from home. Now we can’t imagine work (or life) without them! Keep your coffee at a freshly brewed temperature while you’re busy answering emails or hopping onto a work call with this genius mug warmer. With over 45,000 Amazon reviews, shoppers love the Mr. Coffee mug warmer.
This nifty gadget also makes a thoughtful winter gift for those in chilly climates and it’s a total work-from-home essential.
Storage Containers
To preserve flavor, store coffee in airtight containers where the beans won’t be exposed to heat, light, moisture or oxygen. This coffee canister comes with a handy scooper, too.
Flavored Syrups
Master the classics at home with a variety pack of Torani coffee syrup, which will ensure you never have to go without your vanilla latte. Put them to work with some of our best copycat coffee shop recipes. Feeling adventurous? The brand’s Bourbon Caramel flavor is another barista favorite. Here’s a fun hint: You can also add a bit of this sweet, flavored syrup to frappes and milkshakes for an instant boost.
Coffee Manual
Get a proper barista education with a trusted coffee guide. This one teaches you everything, from how to store beans to different coffee brewing methods.
Travel Mug
You can trust YETI to preserve items in their coolers, so you can bet your coffee will keep its temperature inside this YETI Rambler travel mug—both hot and cold! It’s also dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. These travel mugs also make some of the best thank you gifts for thoughtful friends and colleagues.
Coffee Bar Sign
Dress up your coffee bar with this fun personalized sign. It also comes with a variety of framing options for a nice final touch and even a place for s-hooks to hang favorite mugs and gear.
Express Cold Brew Maker
Investing in an express cold brew coffee maker is a decision you’ll never regret whether you’re low on time or just can’t get enough of the smooth, low-acid sipping of cold brew coffee. This model allows you to make fancy coffee shop-style cold brew in a matter of minutes instead of the usual full-day process. Plus, it’s a breeze to clean.
Coffee Machine Descaler
If you’re prone to running your Keurig or K-cup compatible coffee maker models, you’ll need to keep some descaling fluid handy. It’s a universal descaling solution that gets the water mineral buildup out of Keurig, Nespresso, and other single-serve coffee makers in a jiffy. You’ll only need to use it once in a while, and each bottle offers two uses.
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