What You Need for a Coffee and Matcha Bar at Your Apartment
The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.A coffee and matcha bar at home can be as simple as a few tools kept together where you use them. Before buying anything, choose a spot with an outlet nearby and easy access to the sink. Leave enough room to prepare your drink without taking over the space you use for cooking.
In the kitchens at Nova Apartments in Irvine, CA, begin by selecting a small section of the quartz countertop. Once you get a feel for the space available, you'll be able to pick out the right tools and storage solutions to fit perfectly.
Choose a Spot Near an Outlet and the Sink
Power and water are the main things to factor when choosing a spot for your bar. You’ll use an electric kettle every day for both coffee and matcha, so you need a spot near an outlet. Right after brewing, used tools like a coffee pot go in the sink to be cleaned. Brewing tools need regular cleaning after use, so keeping everything by the sink makes things easier.
The kitchen islands at Nova Apartments give you a lot of room to work, and the corners are the best choice. The end of the island provides the bar with its own surface, so the counter by the stove is free for cooking.
Start With a Kettle and a Scale
The two drinks taste best when brewed at their respective ideal temperatures. Coffee needs nearly boiling water, while matcha needs less heat. An electric kettle with a temperature setting covers both so you brew the perfect cup, every time.
A kitchen scale makes every cup consistent. Beans vary in size and density, so the same two scoops can brew two different tasting drinks. Weighing them gets you close to the same cup every time. Matcha portions are small, about two grams a cup, so set the bowl on the scale, zero it out, and add powder until the number is right.
Store Beans and Matcha in Airtight Containers
Air, light, and heat can degrade both coffee beans and matcha powder, so a good container is important for keeping them fresh. One tin for beans and one for matcha finish the storage side of the bar.
Instead of clear containers, go for opaque or steel tins, as they block air and light. The bean tin stays out on the bar, and the matcha tin goes in the refrigerator, where the cold preserves the flavors.
Buying smaller amounts also helps keep ingredients fresh. You’re more likely to finish your coffee beans and matcha while they’re still at their best, before their flavors begin to fade.
Add a Whisk, a Tray, and the Mugs You Like
A few simple items help round out your setup. A bamboo whisk for the matcha is one of the last pieces you’ll need to add. Soak the end of the whisk in warm water for a minute before you begin. The soak softens the bamboo so the tips last longer. Getting a whisk stand helps keep the shape while it dries.
A tray pulls the whole bar together into one small station. Size it to the end of the island so nothing hangs over, and give the kettle the back corner where the cord reaches the outlet.
Finish with your favorite cups, mugs, and glasses for the drinks you plan to make. A wide, low cup shows off matcha's color, and a favorite mug covers the hot coffee. Add a tall glass for iced matcha and cold brew. It is hot most of the year in Southern California, so a cold drink before you walk out the door keeps you refreshed.
Find Where You'll Make Coffee or Matcha at Nova Apartments
Keeping your coffee and matcha essentials together makes it easier to enjoy a cup every morning. With the kettle, scale, tins, and whisk within reach, you can settle into a routine that takes little preparation. At Nova Apartments in Irvine, CA, a section of the kitchen island can keep your setup close at hand.
Standing in the kitchens here makes it easy to imagine. You can measure the end of the island, check the outlets, and pick the exact spot for your setup. Schedule a tour at Nova Apartments today and find the kitchen where you'll make your first delicious cup.
