Breville Bambino Plus
An approachable espresso starting point. Pair it with a separate grinder.
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The coffee corner.
A place for the everyday pieces.
The setup, kept within reach.
The pour-over side.
The prep tools.
Pulling a shot.
The finished cup.
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Coffee · Joshua Chang
My coffee bar setup
Espresso, pour-over and a place for everything.
Explore the picks
A good coffee corner makes the everyday routine easier. Here are my recommendations for espresso, pour-over and the small tools that keep prep organized. The photos show my setup; some recommendations are alternatives to the equipment pictured.
A closer look
Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder
My recommended grinder for an espresso setup.
Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle
A gooseneck kettle for pour-over coffee and tea.
Fellow Ode Gen 2
My recommended grinder for pour-over coffee.
Hario Paper Filter
Paper filters for the Hario V60. Match the filter size to your brewer.
Hario V60 Brewer
A simple pour-over brewer. My pick is the plastic version.
Normcore 54mm Magnetic Dosing Funnel
A magnetic funnel that keeps loose grounds inside the portafilter.
Normcore Tamping Mat
A dedicated surface for tamping and protecting the counter.
Normcore 54mm Spring Tamper
A spring-loaded tamper to help keep your tamp even.
Metal Coffee Scale with Timer
A compact scale and timer with an auto-start feature.
Grovemade Wall Shelf
Wood and metal shelving that keeps the setup organized.
Start with the brewing method you enjoy, then add the tools that make prep easier and the counter more organized.
