Espresso Machine – While you can just flavor your regular coffee, all the flavored coffee’s use espresso. So an espresso machine is key to making your flavored coffee. Two favorites in my home are the Nespresso Pixie which is more expensive or the traditional affordable Moka Pot. Another great contender is the  Breville Barista Espresso Maker or its smaller version the Breville Bambino Espresso Machine. These are both on the higher end but they also include a grinder and frother. 

Coffee Maker – If you prefer regular coffee this is my favorite coffee machine Cuisinart Coffee Machine. My entire family uses the same one, it has lasted for years and recently I bought one for my second home. It’s easy to use and program.

Espresso – Since everyone has their favorite espresso brand use your favorite, decaf or regular it doesn’t matter. For Nespresso I use their pods, but for the Moka pot I use the Lavazza or Kimbo brand.

Frother– Some espresso machines come with frothers, or you can buy one separately. I particularly like this  mini frother it is very inexpensive and can be used for other types of mixing as well, think salad dressing. If your looking for something with a bit more substance, this Breville Milk Cafe Electric Frother is a great one. I love to use it to make large batches of hot cocoa during the holidays.

Small Pitcher – Many times you see milk being frothed in a stainless steel pitcher. This is handy if you have a frother built into your espresso machine because that will warm and froth your milk. Otherwise I recommend a small ceramic pitcher that you can put in the microwave to warm up the milk then you can froth right in the pitcher. Or the least expensive way is to use a measuring cup that can go into the microwave.

Glass Bottle – To store any simple syrup that you may want to have on hand.

Flavorings – Caramel sauce, chocolate sauce or if you don’t want to make your own simple syrups Torani is a popular brand. You can find some items at Target.