Our Must-Have Slow Bar Accessories

Slow bar coffee accessories must haves which specialty coffee products are worth it by award winning BonLife Coffee Roasters.
Slow bar coffee accessories must haves which specialty coffee products are worth it by award winning BonLife Coffee Roasters.
Slow bar coffee accessories must haves which specialty coffee products are worth it by award winning BonLife Coffee Roasters.

With so many products on the market, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones are superfluous, which ones are fun to have around, and which ones are essential. Today we’re talking about our essentials— the specialty coffee tools we can’t live without for our slow bar.

Slow bar coffee accessories must haves which specialty coffee products are worth it by award winning BonLife Coffee Roasters.

Of course it depends on your preferred method of preparing your coffee as to whether or not you need all of these coffee tools. Read on to find out what we can’t live without; maybe you’ll find inspiration for your own coffee bar set up.

Slow bar coffee accessories must haves which specialty coffee products are worth it by award winning BonLife Coffee Roasters.
Slow bar coffee accessories must haves which specialty coffee products are worth it by award winning BonLife Coffee Roasters.

Without further ado, here is our list of must-haves!

Brew methods: most specialty coffee nerds end up with a collection of different brew methods, whether they intend to or not. It is quite fun to be able to choose a different brew method depending on the coffee or your mood. Some popular brew methods to have on hand are the Hario V60, Kalita Wave, Chemex, and AeroPress. But again, there are so many options out there and collecting different ones is half the fun!

Filters: each brew method has its own specific-shaped paper filter. Make sure you have the corresponding filters to your brew methods.

Gooseneck kettle: the design of a gooseneck kettle controls the flow of water as you make a pour over or other slow bar brew method. Controlling the flow affects the taste of the final cup of coffee!

Scale: there are so many options of scales on the market that it can be overwhelming. Look for one that will weigh in grams as that is what most coffee recipes are written in. Any of the options beyond that are up to you, and many are nice to have like a built-in timer, waterproof, rechargeable, the ability to weigh in ounces as well as grams, etc.

Timer: if you have chosen a scale that doesn’t have a built in timer, you’ll need a timer as well. Your phone probably has one, and that works just fine!

Slow bar coffee accessories must haves which specialty coffee products are worth it by award winning BonLife Coffee Roasters.
Slow bar coffee accessories must haves which specialty coffee products are worth it by award winning BonLife Coffee Roasters.
Slow bar coffee accessories must haves which specialty coffee products are worth it by award winning BonLife Coffee Roasters.

And here is our list of optional accessories! These will take your coffee game up another notch but aren’t necessarily must-haves.

Grinder: A good coffee grinder will give you more flexibility as you can change the grind size depending on your coffee or brew method. However, it’s not a must-have since you can always get your coffee ground at the cafe where you buy it.

Hot water tower or kettle that holds temp: If you want to take it up a notch, go with a kettle that can hold the water temp for a while or even a hot water dispenser, often found on a coffee maker, so you always have the perfect temp water at the ready

Reusable filters: many brew methods offer reusable metal filters to you can opt out of one-time-use paper filters. These are a great accessory to add to your collection if you want to cut down on waste!

Vacuum seal coffee canisters: designed to keep your coffee fresher for longer, these canisters can up your coffee game if you keep several different coffees on hand and go through them slowly!

Slow bar coffee accessories must haves which specialty coffee products are worth it by award winning BonLife Coffee Roasters.

There you have it: our list of specialty coffee accessories so you can have the most epic slow bar set up at home!

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