The Coffee Lover’s Gift Guide: How to Start an at-Home Coffee Setup
What do you want and need out of your coffee at home? The quickest pick me up on your way out the door? A few moments to yourself to be a crafty barista? A cheap solution to your in shop coffee orders racking up? A modest set up to use for special occasions?
The list of examples and options to meet them are endless! We are here to help, so let’s get to it!
For The “No frills, I need decently good coffee, pronto!”
A simple batch brewer is the way to go here. A few options within this realm:
Under $50 - Simple
Under $100 - Programmable
Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker, 12 Cups
Cuisinart Coffee Maker with brew strength control, 14 Cups
A grinder, if you prefer fresh ground:
Larger, can hold beans inside, burr blade
Our favorite at-home OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
A more economical option, Cuisinart Supreme Grind Burr Mill
A regular blade grinder - pros: it is much smaller & cheaper
Most economical option: Hamilton Beach Electric Coffee Grinder (no grind settings)
Grind settings, slightly higher cost: Shardor Coffee Grinder
Coffee Science Fact: Beans lose a huge portion of their freshness and flavor within 90 sec of grinding them though (due to the volatile aromas releasing), so we recommend even the simplest grinder option over pre ground) Learn more here
Still don’t want to deal with grinding at all? Get them ground upon pick up or check out this next option below:
A 2 in 1 Grind to Brew - allows you to store whole beans in brewer and it grinds for you upon brewing - making your job easier!
$100 - $150 - Grind & Brew
Cuisinart regular blade, pro: is it’s replaceable and easier for at home managing
Cuisinart Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew. This is more robust & precise grind, harder to replace/manage, but you should not have to worry about replacing for 3+ years depending on use frequency
Breville Grind Control Coffee Grinder. The top tier at home batch grind & brew.
For The At-Home Barista
You love your coffee, the process of brewing, and want to take time to make your favorite cup at home. The brew world is your oyster here!
The Pourover Set Up ~ learn the perfect brewing process here.
What you’ll need:
The Pourover dripper we use in house: ESPRO BLOOM Pour Over Coffee Brewer Set
Gram scale with timer
Home choice *we sell in store too*
A Gooseneck Hot water kettle with temperature gauge allows for precise pouring
Simple economical stove top coffee kettle
Coffee bean grinder - see our low and high price selections above.
The French Press
Travel edition: Portable Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker
Normal economical, multiple size options: Chamboard French Press
ESPRO French Press Barista Series with 2 size options
You’ll also need:
A hot water kettle - refer to ones above, gooseneck, not required.
A coffee bean grinder - see our low and high price selections above.
Gram scale: optional, but recommended.
Espresso Lovers
Last but not least in this at home barista section, is of course, an espresso machine. The options here are endless and we recommend reaching out to us for more help if you would like!
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, a trusted option
Another espresso parts company that we love
If you enjoy latte style beverages, elevate your home brewing game with a milk steamer or milk frother for more beverage options. With one of these, you can turn your regular cup of coffee into a cafe au lait or your aeropress “espresso” into a latte, cappuccino, macchiato, and more!
Hostess With The Mostest
If you adore European espresso culture, you can never go wrong with a moka pot. Use it for single serve personal cups or fill it for multiple cups with friends.
Large Moka Pot: Bialetti Iconic Stovetop Espresso Maker
Our favorite espresso cup set: Fellow Monty Espresso Cups, set of 2
Whether you’re entertaining or enjoying your morning coffee ritual, regular coffee set ups like your 12 cup batch brewer or large french press would pair great with a nice coffee cup set as well.
Holiday Gift Boxes
No time for holiday gifting? No problem! Shop our collection of curated gift boxes for the coffee aficionado in your life.
Still have questions? Reach out to use for more home brewing coffee advice!
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