10 Coffee Tips and Tricks to Perfect Your Cup O’ Joe

Almost 83% of American adults say they have to have a cup of coffee in the morning. Whether you are one of the many who struggle to start their day without that warm mug of coffee in their hands, you are tired of spending half of your days in coffee shops, or you are coffee newb trying to learn more, it’s time to switch up your coffee routine a bit. Here are 10 tips to enhance your coffee drinking addiction:

1. Making iced coffee? Try cold brewing.
2. Save money and time by making your own Pumpkin Spice Latte at home.
3. Freeze your leftover coffee into ice cubes.
4. Request the lower children’s drink temperature at Starbucks to ensure that your coffee is cool enough to sip immediately.
5. Heating a mug before adding hot coffee keeps your drink warm for a
longer period of time.
6. If you ask nicely, Starbucks baristas will use a French press to brew you a
cup of any coffee you want.
7. Add spices such as cinnamon to your coffee for a delicious change of
pace.
8. Looking for something to tide you over until lunchtime? Try buttered
coffee.
9. Periodically clean your coffee maker using white vinegar.
10. Coffee grounds make excellent odor removers for small spaces like cars, refrigerators, and freezers.

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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. 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.

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