Coffee Brew Ratio Calculator
Coffee-to-water for pour-over, French press, AeroPress and espresso.
Coffee Station Budget Planner
Choose your space (apartment, office, RV, dorm, kitchen or outdoor) and a tier (starter, comfortable or dream) to get an itemised coffee-station budget with gear recommendations.
How to use it
Choose the space you are setting up and a budget tier. You get an itemised list with typical prices, links to the gear we recommend, and a running total. Untick anything you already own.
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Estimated budget
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Prefer a done-for-you layout? See our coffee station plans, each with a shopping list and footprint.
Frequently asked questions
What does each tier mean?
Starter is the cheapest kit that still makes good coffee. Comfortable is what most home baristas settle on. Dream is the "buy once" tier with an espresso machine and a quality grinder.
Do I need everything on the list?
No. The grinder and a scale matter most. Untick items you already own and the total updates.
Are the prices exact?
They are typical US prices at the time of writing and are meant for planning. Prices on the gear pages are refreshed more often; follow the links to check today's price.
Can I get a printable plan?
Yes, each setup on the Setups page has a layout and a downloadable PDF plan where available.
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