Want to enjoy your favorite coffee drinks without having to leave the comfort of your home? Then it’s time to set up your own at-home barista station.
In today’s blog, we’ll share some of the must-haves for your barista station. At Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters, we have everything from fresh coffee beans to Torani syrups and sauces. Shop our selection and make sure you have everything you need to start making coffee-house quality drinks at home!
Building Out Your At-Home Barista Station
Not sure where to start? With these basic coffee shop supplies, you’ll be able to craft hundreds of coffee drinks at home.
Espresso
Many coffee drinks — like lattes, macchiatos, and americanos — are made using espresso. To start with, order an espresso blend (we don’t recommend using flavored coffee beans in espresso machines). If you don’t have a grinder yet, make it a priority! The grind of the coffee plays an instrumental role in extracting a smooth shot of espresso. Too course of a grind, your shot will be weak in taste and conversely, too fine of a grind will result in a bitter tasting extraction.
Syrups & Sauces
If you love flavored lattes and speciality drinks at your local coffee shop, then you want to fill your at-home barista bar with your favorite Torani syrups and sauces. Mix a shot of espresso and your choice of milk or milk alternative with your favorite syrup. As you grow more comfortable at your barista station, try creating some new flavors by mixing syrups or sauces!
At-Home Espresso Machine
When you’re shopping for espresso machines for your home, there are a few things to take into consideration. First, how easy is the machine to use? Do you have experience using an espresso machine? Watch at-home reviews to become familiarized with different options and see if it’s the right fit for your needs.
In addition, what size machine are you looking for? Coffee shops have commercial espresso machines, but if you are making espresso just for yourself in the morning, you might want something that will take up less counter space in your kitchen. If you’re working with a tight space, you don’t need a large espresso machine to get the job done!
Coffee Grinder
Nothing compares to the taste and aroma of freshly ground coffee beans. If you’re ready to go all out with your barista station, make sure you have a quality grinder to give you delicious espresso every time.
Like with your espresso machine, if you’re working with a small space in your kitchen, you don’t have to get a large grinder. Do a little research to see what espresso grinders will give you the best grind for your espresso machine.
Order Coffee Shop Supplies From Kaldi
Ready to make your favorite coffee drinks in your own kitchen? Make sure you have the basics — shop our coffee beans and coffee shop supplies at Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters. For coffee drink recipes or other ideas for your at-home barista station, make sure you read through some of our previous blog posts:
