I’m not a professional barista, but I love coffee. Over the years I’ve collected espresso and coffee tools that make my morning cup— and often an afternoon pick-me-up—taste great. I also keep a few machines for entertaining or special moments like breakfast in bed or making espresso for two.
By popular request, I’ve updated my list of favorite coffee supplies. Below you’ll find links first, then photos and more details further down the page.
If you’re shopping Amazon Prime deals and want to view most of these items in one place with other coffee and tea accessories, check my Amazon Coffee + Tea folder in the quick links section below.
I’ll also link to a past post showing how I make coffee with a stovetop espresso and to my coffee station setup (including the water filter I use).
COFFEE MAKING SUPPLIES + SOURCES:
Quick list of links (scroll down in the post for photos and details)
Drip Coffee Pot — great for making a larger pot to serve family and guests.
Stovetop Espresso (10-cup) — makes flavorful coffee and yields enough for several people or to save for later.
Espresso Machine — the affordable model I use almost every day.
White Espresso Machine — the compact machine we keep in the Tiny Cottage, used frequently by my parents.
Breville Espresso Machine — a popular, reliable option.
Small Moka Pot — charming and perfect as a gift or for serving coffee in bed.
Gas Stove Adapter — useful to level a stovetop espresso maker on wide or uneven grates.
Pour Over Coffee Set — for a clean, single-cup brew.
Stainless Milk Frother/Heater — heats and froths milk when you want to make lattes at home.
Coffee Beans: My current favorite beans and another blend we buy often.
Organic Oat Milk — sold in multipacks and shelf-stable until opened.
Grinder — a model I’ve relied on for years.
Scale — weighing grounds helps you brew consistently.
Tamp — for pressing grounds in an espresso basket; some machines include one but I prefer this separate tamper.
Milk steaming pitcher — this pitcher works well with an espresso machine, and this frother heats and froths milk separately.
This drip coffee maker is a newer addition to our setup. At a recent family gathering the espresso machines had long lines, so we added a drip option to make a larger pot and keep coffee flowing. It’s attractive on the counter and makes excellent coffee for anyone who wants a big mug to start the day.
Espresso Maker
This is my coffee station cabinet where I keep our affordable espresso maker along with mugs and supplies. I used peel-and-stick wallpaper inside the cabinet and keep a water filter nearby—filtered water makes a noticeable difference in flavor.
The stovetop espresso has been my go-to for years and still makes delicious coffee. After long use mine finally wore out and I replaced it, but I love that it brews more coffee at once — I have the 10-cup version — which is handy for saving extra for iced coffee or later in the day.
This small moka pot is adorable and fun to use—ideal as a gift or for serving a cozy breakfast. If you have a gas stove, a simple stove adapter keeps the moka pot level on uneven grates.
The automatic espresso machine and a small air fryer/oven are what we keep in the Tiny Cottage for convenience.
The Breville model with a built-in grinder is convenient if you want an all-in-one machine.
There are many solid espresso machines available; I link a few of the ones I use or recommend throughout this post so you can choose what fits your routine.
See the linked post for more details on how I use a stovetop espresso maker and the sources for these items.
For a step-by-step guide to making coffee with a stovetop espresso maker, see the referenced post.