Home / Tools / Home Coffee Bar Setup ChecklistHome Coffee Bar Setup ChecklistUpgrades are listed in the order that improves your cup the most. Ticks are saved in this browser.Print checklist0 of 15 doneResetFoundationsBuy fresh beans with a roast date on the bagGet a burr grinder before an expensive brewerSee: Best Burr Coffee Grinders →Weigh coffee and water with a scaleSee: Best Coffee Scales →Use filtered water if your tap water is hard or tastes offChoose a brew methodPour-over for claritySee: Best Pour Over Coffee Makers →French press for body with little equipmentSee: Best French Press →AeroPress for travel and quick single cupsSee: Best AeroPress Coffee Makers →Espresso machine if you drink milk drinks dailySee: Best Espresso Machines →Espresso extrasA grinder that can grind fine enough for espressoSee: Best Espresso Grinders →Calibrated tamper and WDT toolSee: Best Espresso Tampers →Milk pitcher for steamingSee: Best Milk Frothing Pitchers →Knock box for used pucksSee: Best Knock Boxes →Storage and careAirtight, opaque bean containerSee: Best Coffee Bean Storage Containers →Descale on a schedule based on water hardnessSee: Best Descaling Solutions →Organize mugs and pods to keep the counter clearSee: Best Coffee Station Organizers →