27 products with which you will make coffee like a real barista

1. Coffee grinder

Having such a device at home, you can make freshly ground coffee at any time. For those who brew this drink exclusively in a Turk, budget rotary coffee grinders that grind grains with knives are suitable. You can control the degree of grinding in them only manually: the longer the device works, the finer the powder will turn out. But even in this case, large fractions can be found in the finished product.

More expensive coffee grinders use millstones to grind the beans. This design allows you to adjust the degree of grinding and obtain a homogeneous finished product.

What to buy

• Rotary coffee grinder from Bosch with pulse mode, 1 148 rubles →
• Coffee grinder from DeLonghi with 16 degrees of grinding, 5 977 rubles →
• Burr coffee grinder from Rommelsbacher with protection against switching on when the lid is open, 8 550 rubles →

2. Coffee machine

The easiest way to make a delicious, aromatic drink is to use an automatic coffee machine. By pouring beans or ground coffee into it and choosing the desired program, you can get espresso, lungo, ristretto and other drinks.

For making lattes and cappuccino, the devices have a built-in manual or automatic cappuccino maker, which whips milk into a thick dense froth.

What to buy

• Coffee machine from Krups for grain coffee, 28 019 rubles →
• DeLonghi coffee machine with automatic cappuccinatore, 43,990 rubles →
• Saeco coffee machine with manual cappuccinatore, 27 390 rubles →

3. Turk

For those who do not want to mess around with service technicians, the traditional way of brewing coffee is suitable. In addition, connoisseurs claim that a drink prepared in a Turk turns out to be more aromatic, and its taste is more intense.

The main thing that you should pay attention to when choosing a Turk is the material from which it is made. It should be copper, brass or stainless steel. A ceramic turk is also a good option. It is also important to consider the capacity of the dishes. It is generally accepted that the smaller its volume, the tastier the coffee is.

What to buy

• Ceramic Turk from Ceraflame for 240 ml with a removable handle, 2 519 rubles →
• Copper turk 130 ml from TimA, 787 rubles →
• Brass Turk from Just Beauty with a lid, 5,134 rubles →

4. French press

Fans of brewing coffee in a Turk often have to wash the stove from the escaped drink. With a French press, this trouble does not threaten you. To make coffee in such a dish, it is enough to pour boiling water over the ground beans and let them brew for 5–7 minutes.

The advantages of this method include the absence of coffee grounds in the bowl. In addition, in a French press, you can whip milk without using additional devices.

What to buy

• French press from Taller with a measuring spoon, 1,490 rubles →
• French press from Timemore in a plastic case, 1,700 rubles →
• French press made of stainless steel from AliExpress, from 1 996 rubles →

5. Cappuccino maker

This appliance will help you prepare a cappuccino or latte without a coffee machine. The manual cappuccino maker looks like a submersible blender with a snap ring at the end. Milk is whipped with it in a separate container.

A more advanced option is stationary electric cappuccino makers, capable of both preparing cold milk froth and heating it to a certain temperature.

What to buy

• Manual cappuccino maker from AliExpress powered by batteries, 190 rubles →
• Stationary cappuccino maker from Ariete, 6 551 rubles →
• Kitfort cappuccino maker with three operating modes, 2 118 rubles →

6. Pitcher

A special jug with a spout is designed for frothing milk in a coffee machine or with a manual cappuccino maker. You will also need it for latte art - a method of pouring froth into coffee, in which various patterns are created on the surface of the drink. To maintain the optimum milk temperature, it is recommended to choose thick-walled stainless steel pitchers.

What to buy

• Non-stick coated steel pitcher with AliExpress, from 667 rubles →
• Cilio pitcher with built-in thermometer, 2,432 rubles →
• Steel pitcher from Classix Pro with walls 0.7 mm thick, 2 190 rubles →

7. Latte Art Tools

Fine metal needles are used to paint finely detailed images on the foam. For example, a cat with pointed ears and a long mustache. It is possible that you can do this with an ordinary toothpick, but only with special tools you can feel like a real barista.

What to buy

• Stainless steel latte art needle from AliExpress, 270 rubles →
• Latte art needle with wooden handle from AliExpress, 756 rubles →
• Aluminum handle for latte art, 1,390 rubles →

8. Stencils

It takes a lot of practice to create beautiful images with a pitcher or a needle. With a stencil, it will be possible to apply an image to the drink in just a couple of seconds.

To do this, you need to attach the plate to the cup and sprinkle cocoa, cinnamon or ground coffee on top through a fine strainer. Stencils come in a variety of colors, from funny drawings to cute or inspirational lettering.

What to buy

• Set of 16 stencils from AliExpress with a battery-powered strainer, 360 rubles →
• Paper stencil with the inscription "Good morning", 386 rubles →
• Stainless steel stencil with AliExpress, 133 rubles →

9. Dispenser

The dispenser will help to apply the pattern through the stencil as accurately as possible. It is this twist-top salt shaker device that professional baristas use.

You should choose the appropriate option according to the size of the holes: the smaller they are, the more even the layer will turn out. And for labeling, you can use a dispenser pen.

What to buy

• Stainless steel dispenser with fine mesh from AliExpress, 178 rubles →
• Aluminum dispenser from Marcato Design, 3 190 rubles →
• Latte art pen from AliExpress, 202 rubles →

Note! All prices are valid at the time of publication of the collection. Stores can update the cost of goods throughout the day.

Mila Tsimbal