Coffee Bar Accessories for a Tidy Coffee Station
Coffee bar accessories that clear the counter include an airtight bean canister, a tea bag caddy, a packet organizer and a wall rail for mugs. The steel canister below holds 1 lb of beans, its maker lists.
The Picks
- 1OXO
OXO Steel Coffee POP Container (1.7 Qt) with Scoop
For whole beans or ground coffee.
Sized for 1 lb of coffee beans, with a 2 tablespoon scoop that attaches to the lid.
1.7 qt (1.6 L) · 6.5 x 4.3 x 6.3 in · wash the lid by hand
See it on OXO → - 2YouCopia
YouCopia SipStation 80 Tea Bag Organizer Caddy
For a drawer full of half-empty tea boxes.
Eight removable clear bins hold more than 80 tea bags.
7.9 in deep x 6.3 in wide x 8.5 in high · fits standard cabinets
See it on YouCopia → - 3Umbra
Umbra Bellwood Packet Organizer
For sweetener, creamer and instant coffee packets.
Three tiers with removable dividers, made to stand on the counter next to the kettle.
Free-standing · removable dividers
See it on Umbra → - 4IKEA
IKEA HULTARP Rail (23 ½") and HULTARP Hooks (5 Pack)
For mugs that crowd a cabinet shelf.
Hang mugs on the wall: the rail is 23½ in long and each hook holds up to 9 lb.
Nickel-plated steel · hooks are 2¾ in high · wall screws are sold separately
See the rail on IKEA →See the hooks on IKEA → - 5Umbra
Umbra Bellwood Storage Caddy
For stir sticks, lids and filters you carry to the table.
An integrated handle and a removable divider, with rubber feet to protect the counter.
Integrated handle · removable divider · rubber feet
See it on Umbra → - 6Umbra
Umbra Bellwood Napkin Holder
For napkins beside the mugs.
A weighted base and a rubber gripper hold the stack, and a wooden handle lets you move it.
Holds 20 cm napkins · recycled plastic base with wood accents
See it on Umbra →
Plan the Coffee Bar in Three Zones
Set up a brew zone, a cup zone and a supply zone. The machine and grinder sit in the brew zone, next to the outlet.
Mugs go on the wall or on the shelf right above the machine. Beans, tea and packets sit within one arm's reach of the brew zone.
Measure Under the Upper Cabinets
Measure from the counter to the bottom of the upper cabinets. Most canisters and caddies need to clear that gap with room for your hand.
The OXO coffee canister is 6.3 in tall and the SipStation caddy is 8.5 in tall, per their makers.
Use the Wall for Mugs
A rail with hooks frees a whole shelf. The HULTARP rail is 23½ in long, and IKEA sells the wall screws separately, so pick screws that suit your wall.
Each HULTARP hook holds up to 9 lb, which leaves room for a heavy mug.