It's amazing how Iloilo City has become a coffee town almost overnight. After the pandemic, cafes and pop-up coffee shops started sprouting everywhere. The burgeoning cafe culture was largely driven by the millennial and Gen Z market who are after a curated, IG worthy coffee experience. For Gen-Xers like myself, I would rather relax in my jammies and enjoy my favorite brew in the privacy of my own coffee corner.
First things first. If you love coffee because of the caffeine and motivational fix, you are better off making a coffee corner at home. It will give you due satisfaction and save you a lot of money in the long run. Indulging in your favorite Starbucks coffee on a regular basis can dent your budget but making your own gourmet coffee is a good return of investment. Find a corner in your dining room or kitchen where you can set up a mini coffee bar and acquire the essentials bit by bit.
The essentials
Coffeemaker or espresso machine
Moka pot
Coffee dripper (Kalita brand is a good one)
Unbleached coffee filters
Coffee cups and coasters
Electric water kettle or an old-fashioned kettle
Coffee beans or ground coffee (grind may vary for espresso, drip or coffeemakers)
For Japan made coffee accoutrements, visit Domo Domo Japan Surplus. They have a curated section of quality coffee accessories.
Coffee 101
Check out excellent coffee making manuals such as Jeff Hoffman's How to Make the Best Coffee at Home and The Home Cafe: Creative Recipes for Espresso, Matcha, Tea and Coffee Drinks.
Decorate your coffee bar
There are cute and collectible coffee inspired decor and coffee ware that you can add to your coffee bar. Look out for some seriously coffee accessories on Instagram and even on Temu.
Choose your beans
Coffee connoisseur or not, you can explore the world of coffee right in your own home. If you're feeling timid about what beans to choose, you can try local gourmet brands available in grocery stores. Check out local gourmet brands for refined choices or scour Shopee or Lazada for local and international brands. A 250 grams bag of ground coffee usually makes 20 cups. If you're feeling fancy, consider Illy or Lavazza ground coffee. Compute the amount you pay for a standard cup of coffee times the number of cups you can make from a bag of ground beans. Do the math! It's practical caffeine fix in the long run!
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