Coffee may be the most routine part of your morning, but there are so many ways to make it exciting.
Let’s assume you’ve got the brewing bit under control — if not, we’ve tested more than 150 coffee machines and can help you find the best one in your budget — and talk about the accessories that complete a home coffee bar. We found all the essentials for putting together barista-worthy drinks in Amazon’s home section, and many cost less than $20.
From milk frothers that let you whip up a velvety smooth latte to syrups and pumps that give them an indulgent shot of flavor, here’s what you need.
Coffee Bar Equipment at Amazon
- Dreo Milk Frother, $60
- Coffee Gator Airtight Canister, $17
- Garolue Silicone Coffee Bar Mat, $17 with coupon (orig. $19)
- KitchenAid Burr Coffee Grinder, $180
- Yinuowei Espresso Cups 2-Pack, $10
- Le Creuset Stoneware Mugs 4-Pack, $64
- Torani Cafe Syrups Variety Pack, $26
- Alpenkok Coffee Syrup Pumps 4-Pack, $7
- Yenlni Coffee Spoon and Rest, $10
- Dorhors Mug Tree, $17
Dreo Milk Frother
There are countless milk frothers out there, many of which are basic, one-speed wands. Those are fine for creating one type of foam at room temperature, but this new Dreo Milk Frother has eight functions and gives you foam at warm and cold temperatures. It has special settings for nondairy milk and a stir setting for evenly mixing powder-based drinks like hot cocoa and protein shakes.
Coffee Gator Airtight Canister
Having an airtight container is important for keeping coffee’s flavor strong over time. The Coffee Gator is made especially for doing this and has a unique valve that releases carbon dioxide from inside the container without letting in oxygen.
It also has a shopper-favorite feature in its manual dial on the lid that lets you note when you ground the contents. It looks sharp on your coffee bar but is small enough to be tucked into a kitchen drawer if space is precious.
Garolue Silicone Coffee Bar Mat, $17 with coupon
You will inevitably spill milk, sticky syrup, and coffee constantly when making drinks, so protect your countertop or coffee cart with a surface that’s easy to wipe down. This one is also great because of the detachable drying mat that lets you air out your freshly clean mugs and have them ready.
KitchenAid Burr Coffee Grinder
Just to give you an idea of the build quality on KitchenAid coffee grinders, I have one that’s been going strong for 12 years. The Burr Coffee Grinder is the brand’s ultimate model, letting you customize your grind for four different types of brewing methods, including thick French press and ultra-fine espresso. The digital readout shows you how many cups worth of ground coffee you’ll get from each cycle.
Shop even more coffee bar must-haves from Amazon’s home store below, including the elegant $9 espresso cups my sister-in-law still raves about after I gifted her a set.
Yinuowei Espresso Cups 2-Pack
Le Creuset Stoneware Mugs 4-Pack
Torani Cafe Syrups Variety Pack
Alpenkok Coffee Syrup Pumps 4-Pack
Yenlni Coffee Spoon and Rest
Dorhors Mug Tree
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