Wake Up Your Kitchen With a Deluxe Coffee Center
A dedicated coffee station is on many kitchen wish lists. Having a spot to brew your favorite cup of joe in the morning or to serve guests an after-dinner espresso is a big favorite in kitchens today. While a coffee center really doesn’t need more than a coffee machine and cups, today’s deluxe coffee centers use all sorts of appliances and accents to take the art of coffee to another level.
Ingredients for a truly deluxe coffee center:
Grinder
Coffee machine
Sink
Small refrigerator
Cup warming drawer
Storage and small garbage can
You also want to make sure to put in a sturdy counter that can take a beating, especially if you use espresso. Just think about the force your local barista uses when tapping the espresso filter to get the powder out!
Grinders. The sound of a coffee grinder was my morning wake-up call when I was a child. The subsequent era of prepackaged ground coffee, silenced the start of the day, but today’s coffee aficionados swear by freshly ground beans, so a good grinder is a must.
Sometimes grinders can be taller than the actual coffee machine, so make sure your coffee center has enough clearance when you put in your upper shelving.
Freestanding coffee machines. There’s a plethora of sophisticated coffee machines on the market today — including the newest generation of machines with ready-made coffee capsules. Discerning home baristas probably have very clear ideas of the pros and cons. But freestanding coffee machines of all types tend to be a popular choice for homeowners, due to their flexibility in cost, style and location in the kitchen.
Built-in coffee makers. People seem to have a love-it or hate-it relationship with built-in coffee machines. These machines come in two main models: plumbed in or ones that need to be filled with water. Your choice might depend on your local water quality and how often you’ll use the machine.
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Ingredients for a truly deluxe coffee center:
Grinder
Coffee machine
Sink
Small refrigerator
Cup warming drawer
Storage and small garbage can
You also want to make sure to put in a sturdy counter that can take a beating, especially if you use espresso. Just think about the force your local barista uses when tapping the espresso filter to get the powder out!
Grinders. The sound of a coffee grinder was my morning wake-up call when I was a child. The subsequent era of prepackaged ground coffee, silenced the start of the day, but today’s coffee aficionados swear by freshly ground beans, so a good grinder is a must.
Sometimes grinders can be taller than the actual coffee machine, so make sure your coffee center has enough clearance when you put in your upper shelving.
Freestanding coffee machines. There’s a plethora of sophisticated coffee machines on the market today — including the newest generation of machines with ready-made coffee capsules. Discerning home baristas probably have very clear ideas of the pros and cons. But freestanding coffee machines of all types tend to be a popular choice for homeowners, due to their flexibility in cost, style and location in the kitchen.
Built-in coffee makers. People seem to have a love-it or hate-it relationship with built-in coffee machines. These machines come in two main models: plumbed in or ones that need to be filled with water. Your choice might depend on your local water quality and how often you’ll use the machine.
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