10 Tricks All Coffee Drinkers Need to Know Right Now
Perk up your mornings with these fast and (dare we say it) genius hacks.
Perk up your mornings with these fast and (dare we say it) genius hacks.
Try Coffee Ice Cubes
Never drink watered-down coffee again. Freeze a tray of coffee overnight, then in the morning drop a few cubes into a cup and pour your milk of choice on top for an ice-cold caffeine boost.
Whip Up Syrups
You don't have to go to the coffee shop to add a shot of vanilla (or coconut or caramel!) to your morning beverage. These riffs on simple syrup only call for four ingredients and are so much tastier than plain sugar.
Simplify Your Cold Brew
The biggest hassle of making cold brew coffee is trying to strain your concoction after it's done steeping. But the filter in your French press makes that process pretty much obsolete.
Don't Underestimate Instant Coffee
All you need is five seconds to make this cold treat. Stir the powdered version of your favorite morning beverage with half and half and syrup for a thick sip — instead of watered-down weakness.
Make Your Own Froth
No fancy coffee machine, no problem. All you have to do is shake up milk in a jar to create foam, then give it a quick zap in your microwave to stabilize it.
Experiment With Espresso
This hack sadly doesn't come with the foam, but it will brew you up a strong cup, yet small, after dessert beverage that'll hit the spot (trust us).
Make Your Own Creamer
If you prefer flavored creamer, this DIY cinnamon version tastes just like cinnamon rolls. But since you make a big batch at a time, follow the "use by" date on the sweetened condensed milk to monitor when it will expire.
Put It In a Popsicle
Freeze milk on top and coffee on bottom for a cup of joe on a stick. This treat is best served on a hot summer afternoon or for a birthday breakfast "dessert."
Brew Beyond the Basics
Upgrade your K-cup brew with ice cubes made out of coffee, milk, and sugar. That way, when your stream of caffeine pours out, it won't be diluted.
Blast Beans In a Blender
If you don't own a coffee grinder, your blender will do the trick. Even better: You can use this appliance to grind up beans and make cold brew overnight too.
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