Barista Express espresso machine
Worth the splurgeBreville
The one serious home machine that still fits under a cabinet. Built-in grinder, so the corner needs one less thing.
★ 4.4 on AmazonSee it on Amazon
The serious one · about $700
The espresso splurge
The Barista Express and the six things that make it feel like a café. The built-in grinder means the counter stays clear.
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AmazonBarista Express espresso machine
Breville
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AmazonVacuum coffee canister, push lid
KIVY
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Amazon2-tier coffee station organiser, black
Lifewit
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AmazonDouble-wall latte art cups, set of 2
ovalware
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Amazon4-in-1 electric frother and steamer
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AmazonMini espresso scale, rechargeable
MHW-3Bomber
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AmazonStarry glazed mugs, set of 6
vancasso
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AmazonBoho serving trays, set of 2
AGIOTA
About $700 at the prices we saw when we built this set-up. Amazon shows today's price at checkout. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
The method
How to arrange it
- 1Machine centred on its own tray so the knock-box and tamper have a home.
- 2Vacuum canister to the left at arm's reach; the 2-tier organiser behind for cups, syrups and the frother.
- 3Latte art glasses on the organiser's top shelf; stoneware mugs on the tree.
- 4The scale lives on the drip tray for dialling in, then goes in the drawer.
Everything in this set-up, in detail
Vacuum coffee canister, push lid
$25 – $60KIVY
Pushes the air out every time you close it. For the person who buys good beans.
★ 4.5 on AmazonSee it on Amazon
2-tier coffee station organiser, black
$25 – $60Lifewit
Eleven compartments in matte black. For the corner with more syrups than pods.
★ 4.8 on AmazonSee it on Amazon
Double-wall latte art cups, set of 2
$25 – $60ovalware
Wide rim for pouring hearts. The glass that makes a latte worth photographing.
★ 4.4 on AmazonSee it on Amazon
4-in-1 electric frother and steamer
$25 – $60Hot foam, cold foam, hot milk. The step up when you want a flat white without a steam wand.
★ 4.3 on AmazonSee it on Amazon
Mini espresso scale, rechargeable
$25 – $60MHW-3Bomber
Small enough to live on the drip tray of the Barista Express. The scale for dialling in shots.
★ 4.3 on AmazonSee it on Amazon
Starry glazed mugs, set of 6
$25 – $60vancasso
Reactive glaze, so no two match. For the corner that leans rustic.
★ 4.7 on AmazonSee it on Amazon
Boho serving trays, set of 2
$25 – $60AGIOTA
Two sizes: the big one under the machine, the small one for the frother and spoons.
★ 4.6 on AmazonSee it on Amazon