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A good coffee bar isn't 20 matching gadgets. It's one machine you'll use every day, plus the four or five things that turn plain coffee into a coffee-shop latte. Pick your machine below, then add what fits your counter.
Three levels. Choose by how much effort you want in the morning, not by price.
Keurig
Pod in, press a button, and coffee is ready in minutes. Three cup sizes, and it works with every K-Cup brand.
Good to know: Buy pods by the big box; it brings the cost per cup way down.
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Brews coffee in three sizes plus single and double espressos, hot or over ice, topped with a velvety layer of foam. Compact, with a 30-second heat-up.
Good to know: It uses Vertuo pods. Start with a variety pack to find your favorite roast.
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Grinder built in and a steam wand for real latte milk. Learn it once and you're making café drinks at home.
Good to know: Give yourself a week of practice. The pressure gauge shows you exactly what to adjust. Measure under your cabinets first; it's a full-size machine.
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Nespresso
The easiest way to find your favorite before buying a big box of one kind. For the Vertuo machine.
Good to know: Made for Vertuo machines (like the Vertuo Pop+ above).
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A smooth, safe everyday cup for the Keurig, hot or poured over ice.
Good to know: Fits any Keurig. The bigger box brings the cost per cup down.
Check price on AmazonThese are what turn plain coffee into a latte. Start with the frother and syrups.
Zulay Kitchen
Foams warm or cold milk in seconds for a latte or cold foam. Cheap, small and it rinses clean.
Good to know: Warm the milk first for a hot latte; use it straight from the fridge for cold foam.
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Chocolate and caramel sauces for mochas and caramel lattes. Squeeze bottles, no pump needed.
Good to know: A little goes a long way; start with one squeeze per drink.
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Try a few classic café flavors before you commit to big bottles.
Good to know: Once you find your favorite flavor, a full-size bottle is better value.
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Pour your syrups into matching pump bottles. This is what makes a coffee station look like a coffee bar.
Good to know: Run warm water through the pumps every few weeks to keep them flowing smoothly.
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For iced lattes and cold brew. The lids and glass straws are included.
Good to know: The included brush gets the straws clean in seconds.
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Sits under a Keurig and holds the pods, so they're not loose on the counter.
Good to know: It lifts your Keurig a couple of inches, so check the space under your cabinets first.
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Six compartments for cups, lids, stirrers and sugar packets. Keeps the bar tidy.
Good to know: Measure your counter spot first; it's about 13 inches wide.
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For the coffee you take with you. The slider lid closes so it doesn't splash in the car.
Good to know: Hand-wash the cup; the lid goes in the dishwasher. Keeps coffee hot for up to 6 hours.
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