BYOB (Be Your Own Barista): Master the Hottest Trends For the Best At-Home Coffee

Caffeine aficionados know that beyond the morning buzz lies a lesser-known delight – the satisfaction of being your own in-house barista, serving up your personalized power cup.

While it’s been a generational trend to semi-splurge most mornings on a drink or two, the tides seem to be shifting in the world of espresso.

When you have kids, want to buy a house, or appreciate a good DIY project, becoming your own barista might start to look more appealing.

If you’re ready to elevate or simplify your coffee game, here’s what you need:

Beans

You could grab whatever’s at the grocery store, OR you could get inspired with Blue Bottle Giant Steps coffee beans. Tracking your coffee with the brilliance of John Coltrane is a bold move, but when you’re brewing a sumptuous blend with notes of cocoa, marshmallow, and graham cracker, you’re about as close as you can get to his perfection.

Grinder

Some of you may know that Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder is considered one of the top options out there. What does it do? It grinds beans, just as you need. Get fancy by picking your color of choice.

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Fellow Corvo

While you may want to "pour over" all the options out there, do just the same in less time by opting for the Fellow Corvo or Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle. When an essential kirchen appliance looks this sleek, it's impossible not to feel good about your next creation.

We'll spill the tea on an upgrade pick: If you are nostalgic and want to drink like English royalty, we'd point you to this sweet investment: the Newey & Bloomer Buckingham No. 3 Tea Kettle, seen in Kourtney Kardashian's home thanks to an interior designer who knows cool. While that may or may not be a selling point, we can confim that this kettle really does whistle.

Healthy Creamer

There are a lot of “creamers” out there full of questionable ingredients. One benefit: they last forever. One problem: they last forever. If you’re concerned about the fillers and additives living forever in your body, there’s a better option, heralded by famous surfer and health advocate Laird Hamilton. The new Laird Superfood Creamer is, by his definition, “sweet & creamy,” and it’s made from a simple mix of coconut and sugar. You know exactly what you’re getting.

Coffee Cups

Coffee mugs are like Christmas sweaters, many only relevant for a small chunk of time. If you're interested in a timeless option there are Glass Double-Walled Mugs like the ones from Williams Sonoma (with handle) or the the cup-style Blue Bottle option. They keep your coffee warm longer while keeping the outer surface cool to the touch. hese mugs also add a touch of elegance to your java routine.

On-the-Go Coffee Packets

Before the days of extravagant frappes, my grandfather spooned his instant coffee into a glass of hot water and enjoyed it just the same. Simplicity, alas! Well, now that’s really back… with some upgrades. Given our need for speed, Starbucks is offering Starbucks VIA instant coffee packets. Blue Bottle Coffee even offers its own version called NOLA Craft Coffee packets, a New Orleans-inspired blend with sweet chickory. In both cases, there's nothing like combining convenience with premium quality.

All-in-One Solutions

Nespresso Verturo

When the thought of making anything in the morning makes you sneeze, then delight in modern coffee maker exceptionality. with the Nespresso Verturo, just use their branded, recyclable aluminum pods to create a consistent and delicious coffee. For fancier at-home lattes and cappuccinos, the Nespresso Lattissima is your upgrade pick for happy drinking.

Best At-Home Coffee, Illuminated

In life, if there's still jazz and caffeine, what do we have to worry about? As your brew up a masterful cup, revel in your creativity and get as much as you can complete with the power of your earthy brew. Good drinking!