Everyone has their favourite cafés and go-to coffee shops when it comes to a decent cup of coffee, but learning how to make your own coffee at home may be a life-changing skill for those days when you're stuck at home or are simply too busy to get out to buy.

Coffee making can be easily learned through videos and recipes. Anyone can basically do it as long as they have café essentials at home. So let’s dive into DIY brew making—it’s also a major plus for your home to smell like coffee!

If you’re a coffee lover and you always end up spending excessive amounts of money on caffeine, you don’t need a special event to start hosting or taking your espresso mornings to the next level.

Of course, to make this happen, you have to have your own coffee corner at home. 

Setting Up Your Own Coffee Corner

Instantly upgrade your Coffee Mornings at home by making your own coffee station. It doesn’t matter how little space you have. With a little ingenuity, your tight corners and tiny rooms can be totally functional.

A small shelf or table can do the trick. But if you have time and extra budget, a coffee bar is also a great option. Regardless of your preference, the only thing you need to consider is your coffee and tea essentials. 

Coffee Essentials You Don’t Want To Miss Out On

You can opt for lightweight coffee bar furniture and appliances so you can move them around when you need to make adjustments. Moreover, compact gadgets will also complement your coffee corner.

Making Coffee Anytime, Anywhere: Portable Espresso Maker

First off the list, is a coffee maker. A reliable coffee maker will change your everyday coffee-making experience. Whether you want an inexpensive coffee or something a little bit special, a coffee maker will be your go-to. 

If you’re looking for an affordable espresso maker, you can opt for aStovetop Espresso Maker that wouldn’t hurt your wallet. This coffee maker can be used for most heat sources including induction, electric, gas, and ceramic hobs. It’s also perfect for camping and other activities outside the comfort of your home since it’s portable. 

A Moka Pot brews a strong, espresso-like coffee by passing boiling water pressurized steam through coffee grounds. Here’s a quick step-by-step on how to make it:

1. Fill the lower chamber of the Moka pot with boiling water up to the fill line.
2. Then, fill the filter basket with ground coffee, making sure it is even but not too compact and brushing away any loose grounds around the edge of the filter basket.
3. Place it into the bottom compartment and screw on the spouted top before placing the pot on a stove set to medium heat.
4. Remove from heat as soon as you hear a hissing, bubbling sound.

Good espresso-like coffee shouldn’t be expensive and hard to make. It’s amazing how an affordable Moka Pot can make your coffee corner functional and accessible. Definitely one of our favourite products for this collection.

Best for Utilising Shelves: Hanging Mug Shelf Holder

The best way to hang your mugs is by installing floating shelves in your coffee corner and adding a mug holder. This will allow you to display your favourite mugs that match your theme. It will also help you maximise unused space. It’s easy to install, you just need to slide the cup holder onto the shelf and you’re all set! 

Having aHanging Mug Shelf Holder can free up valuable space in your cabinets/shelves. This time, you don’t need to stack mugs and worry about breaking them. You will absolutely level up your coffee bar with it. Just insert this holder under your shelf and display your favourite mugs for family and friends to enjoy, rather than hiding them in the cabinet. 

More reasons to love it:

• Silver powder coating; sleek look lasts longer than spray painted racks, won’t peel off and is not easily scratched
• Durable iron wire; won’t bend or get deformed even when used at full capacity
• Easy installation; just slide the cup holder onto the shelf and you’re all set (fits up to 2.5cm thick shelves)

Customers love using this in their kitchen cupboard or coffee corner to save space in storing their mugs. Instead of stressing over how to organise bulky mugs, this Mug Holder utilises spaces that would otherwise be empty. 

Perfect Mugs for the Whole Family

For mugs, feel free to use matching mugs if you want to be on the safer and neater side. However, if you want to add some fun, you can use brightColoured Mugs to make them stand out! It’s perfect to hang and display. 

More reasons to love them:

• Made with high-quality porcelain that can withstand high temperatures.
• Each mug can hold up to 380 mL of coffee, tea, hot chocolate or any of your favourite hot beverages.
• Easy to clean–by hand or dishwasher!

 Colourful mugs will surely spice up your coffee corner. So, don’t be afraid to make them stand out and display them on your coffee bar.

Easier Cleanups: Mug Coasters

Slate coasters are also a must-have in the bar area. There are different styles of coasters and you can match them with your theme. For example, if your interior’s accent is more on wood, you can opt for aBamboo Coaster Set that includes a caddy to store them. It’s perfect for adding a natural look to your coffee corner.Stone Coasters are also recommended for an edgy touch. Its sophisticated look will also make your space look elegant.

More reasons to have them:

• It protects your furniture from burns and water rings. Designed to catch condensation from sweaty beverages.
• Easy cleanups; you can just wipe it with a damp cloth or rinse it with soapy water then air dry. 
• Includes a caddy for easy storage.

Pair every mug with a coaster to make sure you don’t damage your table tops or coffee tables. That way, you can have quicker clean-ups after every caffeine session.

Both our recommended coasters are easy to clean. You can just wipe them with a cloth and they’re ready to store.

Now for the most important part, here are coffee essentials you don’t want to miss out on.

To make good coffee, it’s vital to keep your coffee grounds fresh. It’s best to use an airtightCoffee Container to maintain the fresh aromas of coffee. A major plus when you use sleek containers is a cleaner look for your coffee bar!

More reasons to love it:

• Keep your coffee fresh with its airtight feature.
• Looks stylish and perfect to display on your coffee bar.
• Includes a measuring scoop.

Know a coffee lover who will love this? With their stylish look, Coffee Vacuum Containers are also the perfect gift for coffee enthusiasts like you. 

Easier Cleanups: Coffee Bin

Of course, your coffee corner should be functional as well. ACoffee Knock Box is perfect to maintain cleanliness. Just throw your used coffee grounds in the Knock Box and you can either throw them away after or use them as a deodoriser, garden fertiliser, insect repellent, skin exfoliant and more. 

More reasons to love it:

• Perfect coffee bar accessory to store used coffee grounds.
• Dishwasher friendly and easy to clean!
• Prevents mess in your coffee corner.

After use, Knock Box can be easily cleaned. Since it’s dishwasher friendly, Knock Box can easily be cleaned after use. Its accessories are also detachable so you don’t have to worry about stain build-up.

DIY Latte Art at Home

Now that you’re set up and you’re ready to say goodbye to expensive coffee, invest in coffee-making by slowly adding gadgets that will help you make your favourite coffee. Make a hearty latte by using aMilk Frothing Pitcher.With its heat retention feature, it can help you keep milk at an optimal temperature as you style patterns on your latte with an art pen. 

More reasons to love it:

• Beginner-friendly; perfect to use for your first attempt.
• Built to last with premium food-grade stainless steel.
• Works well for serving hot and cold beverages.

Making latte art can be a bit tricky but with a Frothing Pitcher and a latte art pen, it’s easier to create latte just like the ones you buy outside. 

Making The Most Out Of Your Coffee Corner

Investing in your own space might take some time and extra bucks to get what you need but in the end, it will always be a lot more cost-efficient than getting everything you need outside your home. Making coffee is less expensive and can be learned just by dedicating time. You never know, your first few tries might give you your best cup of coffee ever.