A coffee corner gives the morning routine its own spot, so the rest of the bench stays clear. All it needs is a little space, a power point and a few good things.
Pick the spot
Near a power point and, ideally, the sink or a water jug. A short run of bench, a sideboard or a trolley all work. Keep it out of the main cooking zone so you're not in the way.
The machine
Choose to suit how you drink coffee. For milk drinks, an espresso machine. For black filter coffee, a pour-over machine such as the xBloom Studio grinds, weighs and pours for you. Read our xBloom guide.
Cups
Handmade mugs make the daily ritual feel better. Japanese mugs like the teamug in black glaze or the Shinogi mug in oatmeal are a good start. Mix two or three glazes rather than matching. See all mugs and cups.
Storage
- A tray to group the machine, cups and beans.
- An airtight container for beans, away from light and heat.
- Hooks or a small shelf for cups if bench space is short.
Keep it tidy
Limit the corner to what you use every day. Everything else goes in a cupboard.
