Essentials: Coffee Connoisseur

The guys at Handsome Coffee in LA helped us put together the best coffee gear and their favorite preparation methods. Chris is a world class roaster and Michael won the 2010 World Barista Championships (first American to ever do so). Behold their brewing knowledge.

Technivorm Coffee Brewer ($299). Baratza Virtuoso Preciso Coffee Grinder ($289). Melitta Filters ($5). Thermos Sipp Vacuum Tumbler ($25). Le nez du Cafe Tasting Kit ($450).

Chemex 8 Cup Classic ($39). Handsome - Don Medaro Coffee ($21). Chemex Stove-Top Grid ($9). Trip to Orgin with Handsome Coffee Head Roaster ($12,000). Stainless Steel Coffee Scoop ($5). Chemex Brush ($14). Bodum Pavina Cup ($24). Chemex Filters ($9). Digital Scale ($35). Chemex Carafe ($70).

Clever Coffee Dripper ($18). Hario Buono Drip Kettle ($48). Digital Timer ($13). Aerolatte Portable Frother ($19). Pantone Color Mug ($15). Medelco Permanent Filter ($5).

AeroPress ($25). Porlex Hand Burr Grinder ($70). AeroPress Filters ($4). Travel Digital Scale ($11). Taylor Pocket Thermometer ($4). GSI Mug ($6).

Handsome - Comeuppance Espresso ($22). La Marzocco GS/3 Espresso Machine ($6185). Espro Milk Frothing Pitcher ($25). Rosewood Tamper ($25). Espresso Grinder Brush ($5). BIA Espresso Cup Set ($16). Pallo Espresso Machine Brush ($7). Fluke Temperature Probe ($80). Fluke Dual Input Thermometer ($265). Coffee Training with 2010 World Barista Champion ($2500). Stainless Steel Knock Box ($40). Cafiza Cleaning Powder ($10). Yama Bamboo Stir Stick ($4). Bloom Coffee Timer iPhone App ($3).