Top 10 useful tools in starting your home coffee set-up

 Top 10 useful tools in starting your home coffee set-up

A lot of coffee lovers and supposed to be non-coffee lovers (like me) have made their own coffee nook, coffee area or coffee set-up on their own houses during this pandemic, well, I couldn't argue with this for sure, as I turned into a coffee addict myself during this pandemic. 

I am sharing to you my personal experience as I am currently building my coffee set-up with the non-stop improvements and changes of course, as we are learning more about coffee along the way. 

This will help beginners just like me, who basically lacks enough knowledge and is lost on where to start. Overwhelmed with the ideas and just plainly wants to know what items should we begin to invest and try out first.

Just a disclaimer, I am no expert with this, I am just sharing what I have experienced as a beginner myself. I just wanted to help beginners just like me who wonders and thinks of what items to start from.

First on my list would be a weighing scale. I think this is the most important tool if you want your coffee to taste consistently and as good according to your preference.

598 pesos

Second, manual grinder. For beginners like me, this will be a good practice and budget friendly option to use when beginning your journey into making your own coffee at home. It will teach you a lot of things, this is for sure. I just also prefer to grind my beans every morning, the aroma your room will have is the best but if you have the money to buy coffee grinders, I would recommend this as it will help you achieve a great cup of coffee.

387 pesos

Third, French press or coffee press. Who likes cold brew? this is the tool for you. Super easy hassle-free, makes you a good cup of coffee everyday. I prefer soaking my coarse coffee on water without pressing it all the way down, just on the surface of the water and leave it overnight, preferably for 24 hours. 

150-220 pesos

Fourth, pour over cone. Another way of brewing your coffee. Pre-heat the glass, place your coffee filter, pour hot water covering the whole filter, discard the water, place your coarse coffee and then brew it for 4 minutes. 

969 pesos

Fifth, coffee filter. Mainly used for pour over cone but I also used it whenever I make cold brew on my French press just to make sure I will not have some bits of coffee on my drink.

170 pesos

Sixth, moka pot. Another way of brewing coffee which makes use of your stove or induction. It is a good tool if you are on a budget but wanted to try an espresso. Makes good cup of coffee that's for sure!

200-600 pesos

Seventh, milk frother. I am currently using this kind of milk frother as it gives me consistent tiny bubbles and heats up just as I would like my milk to be heated.

2,199 pesos

Eighth, espresso cup. This will help you measure your extracted coffee but in a cute way. Consistent and functional but make it cute. Haha

  230 pesos

Ninth, glass straws. I make use of it as a stirrer and also loves to drink my cold beverages and coffee using straws.

121 pesos

Lastly, tamper and leveler. If you upgraded your coffee experience, just like me, this tool is your friend. It helps you make an espresso good and consistent.

410 & 720 pesos 

Thank you for taking a while and giving time to read this. If you have any comments and suggestions, feel free to write it down on the comment section. I love reading comments on my blogs. I hope this blog will help you, share your experience here. :)