Guides & Checklists

Start-here checklists for building a home coffee bar in the US. Each one curates the best picks across our guides for a specific situation.

Espresso Starter Kit

Build your first home espresso setup: pick a machine, dial in a burr grinder, and add the tamper and WDT tools that make shots repeatable.

Assemble a complete pour over setup: the dripper, a gooseneck kettle for control, a burr grinder, and a scale to nail every ratio.

Everything you need for smooth cold brew at home: a dedicated maker, a coarse-capable grinder, fresh filters, and an airtight canister for beans.

Level up milk-based drinks: froth silky microfoam, pour from a proper pitcher, weigh your shots, and serve in cups built for latte art.

Build a tidy coffee corner in limited space: a rolling cart, smart mug storage, a compact manual grinder, and a knock box for clean cleanup.

Maintain your espresso setup the right way: descale on schedule, ditch pucks cleanly, store beans airtight, and grind fresh for every shot.

Build the perfect drip coffee setup with our picks for drip makers, grinders, scoops and storage for fresher, better-tasting batch brew.

Everything for stovetop coffee: our top moka pots, grinders, gooseneck kettles and mugs to pull bold, cafe-style brews at home.

Ready to upgrade your grinder? Compare burr, single-dose, electric and budget grinders to find the best match for your coffee setup.