13 Coffee Bar Essentials for Your Kitchen

Treat yourself to the full coffee bar experience with this coffee and espresso maker from Nespresso. With the touch of a button, you can brew coffee or espresso in seconds. The Aeroccino milk frother provides options for cold foam and hot milk. You'll find the 54-ounce reservoir holds water that'll last for multiple cups without needing to refill. Not only is it efficient, but it's also equipped with savvy features including auto-capsule ejection, energy-saving mode and auto shut-off. Plus, this setup comes with a voucher for $20 off your first coffee order from Nespresso.

No coffee bar is complete without a French press. This method ensures a more rich and bold flavor in each cup making it ideal for those coffee connoisseurs. The stainless steel French Press has a mesh sieve to filter coffee grinds or loose tea leaves for a delicious morning beverage. When it's time to clean, simply toss it in the dishwasher and have it ready for next use.

Recipe: French Press Vanilla Cappuccino

If you're looking for something a bit simpler, opt for this programmable coffee maker from Cuisinart. For starters, you can choose a brew strength whether you prefer it regular or bold. If coffee is a must first thing in the morning, use the machine's 24-hour timer to have a cup ready for you the second you get out of bed. When it comes time to clean, this machine has a self-clean function and a light signal will appear when it needs to be decalcified.

Turn your coffee into an artistic experience with this almost 5-star-rated machine. Featuring the Auto LatteArt steam wand, this sleek machine automatically delivers microtextured milk foam for lattes and cappuccinos. Enjoy three customizable brewing temperatures and milk textures to perfect your beverage.

Elevate your coffee bar with chic MacKenzie Childs accessories such as enamel mugs, a tea kettle or a sugar and creamer. All MacKenzie-Childs ceramics in this line are hand-painted by craftspeople who mix their own colors so no two pieces are the same. We're especially smitten with this new mocha colorway. Its heavy-gauge steel is glazed twice with an enamel finish that's chip- and stain-resistant. So whatever you choose from this line, it will last for years to come.

This pour-over set includes a handy scoop, an 8-cup carafe with a stainless steel filter, and a kettle that gives you the perfect stream of hot water for delicious results every time.

If you really want to be an at-home barista, then you'll want to have a coffee grinder on standby. This grinder helps achieve different size grinds suitable for various brewing methods to help ensure you get the flavor you want every time.

For many people, having an espresso is more than simply having a caffeinated beverage — it's a ritual. Part of that ritual is to have decorative cups and saucers to accompany the coffee and this eight-piece saucer set is the way to go. Made from porcelain, these cups can suit different kitchen aesthetics and are microwave and dishwasher-safe for added versatility.

It may be small, but this coffee maker brews big flavor. The K Mini Plus by Keurig offers a slim profile making it a good fit for tight kitchens and petite coffee bars. It brews coffee, tea and hot cocoa in under two minutes and comes in four colors to match any kitchen style.

Once you have your coffee pods, you're going to need somewhere to organize them. While you can keep them inside the box, you're better off putting them somewhere visible so you can see all of your options. This carousel has 35 slots and rotates making it easy to grab your desired flavor and start brewing.


Tip: Organize the different coffee pods by flavor in a vertical direction so it's easy to access and see when you're running low.

A milk frother is a great addition to your at-home coffee bar and is perfect for making those tasty cappuccinos and espressos. The battery-operated frother whisks the milk together to create a frothy and creamy texture that enhances those morning beverages — it's great to have on hand if you're looking to make Dalgona coffee too.

Recipe: Blended Coffee Frappuccino

Coffee beans can be expensive so it's important to have an efficient way to store them to preserve the flavor. These clear airtight containers do just the trick and come with locking lids to keep your beans fresh and flavorful, and also decrease the risk of unwanted spills.

Tip: If you have different coffee beans, place a label on the container and write which one it is so you don't forget.

Some purists only like to make espresso the old-school way — on the stovetop. Now with this chic 3-cup pot you can do it in style. We're big fans of the copper colorway, but you can also get it in black or silver.