Setup builder

Build a setup

Pick the parts you need and skip anything you already own. We check that everything fits together and keep a running total against your budget.

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The essentials

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Espresso machine

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Grinder

Timemore Chestnut C3

Timemore

Chestnut C3

Fits · grinds for espresso38 mm conical burrs · Hand grinder · Single dose

Scale

Bookoo Themis Mini

Bookoo

Themis Mini

Drip-tray fit unverified

We couldn't confirm the Bookoo Themis Mini is small enough to fit on an espresso machine's drip tray (about 10 × 10 cm or smaller).

Tamper

Presses the coffee flat and even. Must match your machine's basket size.

Nice to have

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Distributor

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WDT tool

Fine needles that break up clumps so water flows evenly through the coffee.

Puck screen

Sits on top of the coffee for more even water flow and a cleaner machine. Must match your machine's basket size.

Dosing cup

Catches grounds from the grinder so less ends up on the counter. Must match your machine's basket size.

Milk pitcher

For steaming milk for lattes and cappuccinos.

Knock box

A place to knock out used coffee pucks.