10 Brilliant Hacks EVERY Coffee Lovers Should Know

Perk up your mornings with these fast and (dare we say it) genius hacks.

21 March, 2018
10 Brilliant Hacks EVERY Coffee Lovers Should Know

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 six cubes into a cup and pour your milk of choice on top for an ice-cold caffeine boost.

Get the tutorial Get the tutorial at Rabbit Food for My Bunny Teeth »

1Try Coffee Ice Cubes

Never drink watered-down coffee again. Freeze a tray of coffee overnight, then in the morning drop six cubes into a cup and pour your milk of choice on top for an ice-cold caffeine boost.

Get the tutorial Get the tutorial at Rabbit Food for My Bunny Teeth »

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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.

Get the tutorial at Annie's Eats »

2Whip 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.

Get the tutorial at Annie's Eats »

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.

Get the tutorial at Instructables »

3Simplify 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.

Get the tutorial at Instructables »

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.

4Don'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
_a5y_p=1630208" target="_blank">Get the tutorial at Reasons to Skip the Housework »

5Make Your Own Froth_a5y_p=1630208" target="_blank">Get the tutorial at Reasons to Skip the Housework »

Experiment With Espresso

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.

Get the tutorial at The Kitchn »

6Experiment With Espresso

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.

Get the tutorial at The Kitchn »

Make Your Own Creamer

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).

Get the tutorial at eHow »

7Make Your Own Creamer

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).

Get the tutorial at eHow »

Put It In a Popsicle

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.

8Put It In a Popsicle

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.

Brew Beyond the Basics
_a5y_p=3674827" target="_blank">Get the tutorial at Shugary Sweets »

9Brew Beyond the Basics_a5y_p=3674827" target="_blank">Get the tutorial at Shugary Sweets »

Blast Beans In a Blender

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."

See more at The View From Great Island »

10Blast Beans In a Blender

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."

See more at The View From Great Island »

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