Digital coffee scale
Hario V60 drip coffee scale/timer(paid link)
Dial in a recipe the same way every time
Dialing in espresso means weighing every dose, so a scale stays on the bar.
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What a barista needs: gear + gift ideas
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For themselves: gear a barista would buy
Practical things for the job and the workday.
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Stock photoHand cream
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream 5.2 oz(paid link)
Constant washing dries hands out
Constant washing and steam dry out hands, so cream goes on during breaks.
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Compression socks
CHARMKING Compression Socks 15-20 mmHg(paid link)
Long shifts spent standing
A barista stands for the whole shift, and compression socks help tired legs.
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Slip-resistant work shoes
Wet floors are part of the shift
Milk spills make slick floors behind a bar, so grip matters on the shoes.
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Cotton work apron
Pockets for a pen, towel and tamper
Towel, pen and tamper all need a place close at hand, so apron pockets get used.
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Heat-resistant gloves
Hot steam wands and pitchers
Steam wands and hot pitchers get handled all shift, so hands need protection.
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Baristas stand for hours, handle hot things and smell like espresso by noon. The best gear protects feet and hands, and the best gifts are for the coffee they make at home.
About our picks: Baristas stand on wet floors and handle hot equipment all shift. The slip-resistant shoes, heat-resistant gloves and compression socks suit that, while the apron and coffee scale cover everyday tools at the bar.
Gift ideas for a barista
Gift tip: A barista already knows coffee, so give a tool, not a bag of beans. Buying for a coworker? See coworker gift ideas or Secret Santa ideas.
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Pour-over coffee set
Chemex Classic 6-cup pour-over glass coffeemaker(paid link)
A slow, quiet cup at home
Off the clock, a barista can slow down and make coffee by hand.
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Milk frother
Zulay Kitchen handheld milk frother wand(paid link)
Cafe-style foam at home
A barista who steams milk all day still wants a latte at home.
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Burr coffee grinder
Baratza Encore conical burr coffee grinder(paid link)
Fresh-ground beats pre-ground
A barista knows fresh grounds matter, so a grinder gets used at home.
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Gooseneck kettle
Bonavita 1.0L variable-temperature electric gooseneck kettle(paid link)
Control over a pour
A barista likes to control a pour, so a gooseneck kettle makes sense at home.
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Insulated tumbler
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler 40 oz(paid link)
For the commute
Coffee rides along on the commute to a shift without spilling.
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Coffee guide book
A good read for coffee nerds
A coffee lover can read about brewing on a day off.
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