Coffee is the morning must-have for nearly 83 percent of American adults.
If you're one of those people who just can't get enough of a warm, comforting cup of joe, it's possible you're looking for new ways to enjoy your daily fix. Or perhaps you'd just like to spend less of your time and paycheck in coffee shops.
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Whether you're a newbie to the world of coffee or an espresso-drinking pro, these 10 tips and tricks will help take your caffeine habit to the next level.
Cold-brewed coffee is much less acidic than hot coffee, which gives your iced drinks a cleaner flavor. Plus, it's simple to make.
Before heading to bed, mix the coffee and water together and let sit in an airtight container on the counter overnight. The next morning, all you have to do is strain and add ice. Check out Smitten Kitchen's excellent recipe for a more thorough how-to.
Just because you want to enjoy a tasty seasonal latte doesn't mean you should have to fork over four bucks or wait in long lines to get one.
Make your own using this helpful recipe from The Kitchn. Bonus: You aren't limited to Starbucks brand coffee.
Toss them in iced coffee to keep your drink cool without diluting the flavor, or use one to cool down piping hot coffee quickly.
No reason to scald your tongue and lose the ability to taste anything for 24 hours over a quickly-needed caffeine fix.
Redditor hudony points out that you can use the hot water feature on an office watercooler to fill your mug. After it is sufficiently hot, save the water in another cup and feed to the office plants later.
Reddit user throwitaway488 recommends this spice mixture.
According to The Kitchn, putting a pat of butter in your morning coffee gives you enough energy to last you through to lunch. It is a take on "bulletproof coffee," a recipe that calls for adding MCT oil to coffee.
Run 1 part distilled white vinegar with 1 part water through your maker, stopping the cycle halfway through to allow the mixture to sit in the machine for one hour. Finish the cycle and run through multiple times with water before using again.
Dry your used coffee grounds completely and pour in a clean sock. Tie the end and place at the offending odor's source.
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