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How to Create a Home Coffee Station Because Your Favorite Coffee Shop Is Closed
by Caroline Harris
If you’re like me, you’re not a functioning human in the morning until you’ve had a cup of coffee. You may be missing your favorite coffee shop right now as the COVID-19 outbreak prompts more and more Americans to “shelter in place,” but staying at home doesn’t mean you have to be groggy and uncaffeinated. Now is the time to get creative and learn about latte art or invest in that fancy espresso machine you’ve been eying. We assembled an official guide to creating a home coffee station so you can enjoy oat milk lattes from the comfort of your couch.
Start by identifying a section of your space to reserve for your DIY coffee station. This can be a kitchen counter, a special cabinet, or even a bar cart. Gather all your coffee supplies, accessories, and gadgets, like coffee makers, creamers, sweeteners, K-Cup pods, coffee filters, and cute mugs. Taking stock of your coffee collection will help determine your organizational strategy as well as what supplies you still need.
Consider investing in a mini fridge for consolidating all your coffee supplies in one place. This mini fridge can form the centerpiece of your coffee station, serving as a one-stop shop for all your ingredients. Line up your favorite milks — whether you swear by soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc. — then use the rest of the space for any creamers you like plus fudge syrup and whipped cream, if that’s your style.
If you prefer chai lattes to coffee, you may want to pick up a spice rack for storing cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. If you reach for a recipe every morning, consider printing them, laminating the pages, and assembling a coffee recipe book for yourself. To a large extent, your home coffee station will depend upon your coffee-making style and preferences.
Once your materials are in place, you can start getting crafty. Stash brown sugar, K-Cup pods and stirrers in glass mason jars. Hang charming coffee mugs from the wall, add some succulents, or include a framed coffee-themed canvas. Some coffee enthusiasts like switching up their display seasonally, including flowers and Easter eggs for the springtime. Others opt for a more lowkey design that works year-round.
Our favorite displays from Pinterest and Instagram add personal touches in the form of signs, succulents, and even bunny sculptures. As you can see, there are many different approaches to making a coffee corner your own. Get started with these amazing coffee station supplies, below.
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