This is my coffee bar. It keeps everything I need together--all on a cute vintage tray. (And that's a HUGE basil plant I got the other day at Trader Joe's for $2.99!)
I am a coffee girl--can't start my day without it. And though I'd love to run through the drive-through at Starbucks every morning, it's just not possible.
I need my coffee as soon as I wake up. There's just no time to get dressed and head out to get some. And I just can't afford it.
So I'm an at-home coffee girl. (I've tried all different kinds and am hooked on the Folger's Gourmet coffee these days. Vanilla nut or hazelnut. It's cheaper than a lot of other flavored coffee and is so yummy. I mix it with regular coffee I find on sale--just about half and half. The flavor is still strong enough and it makes the yummy flavored stuff last longer.)
And these days with it being a million degrees outside, I've been making a full pot each morning and saving the left-over in the fridge for an iced coffee treat in the afternoon. I bought some flavored syrup to pour over ice with milk and coffee.
Yum.
(The shave ice maker makes super fine ice which makes an extra frosty coffee drink!)
I think your coffee bar looks more appealing than Starbucks! :) Don't know if it's the green mugs w/ basil or the vintage jar-NEAT!
Posted by: Adri | July 24, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Great idea! You'll have to share the proportions of ingredients for your homemade iced coffee - I haven't gotten that tweaked just yet! :)
Posted by: stephanie | July 25, 2009 at 06:41 AM
I am a at home girl too for coffee. Somedays I do drip coffee...Other days I use a french press...still other days (when I have more time) I make an espresso/latte (I got a espresso maker for Christmas a coulple of years ago). Making coffee all three ways takes some prep...ie how the coffee is ground (regular for the drip, coarse for the french press, or fine for espresso. I have liked 8 O'Clock Coffee French Roast (cheaper too). After making good strong coffee at home I am sometimes disappointed in Starbucks.
Posted by: Kimberly | July 25, 2009 at 07:21 AM
I love the coffee bar idea...Do you have a "recipe" for the iced coffees?
Posted by: Bobbi | July 25, 2009 at 10:06 AM
I make my own coffee also, every morning. I'm not much for iced coffee though - I don't know why!
I have tried lots of kinds and have found my FAVORITE. It's 8 o'clock Coffee. (Original) It's rich and strong and I love it!
Also, even if I had the money to buy out, I don't like Starbucks at all, and I think the best "take out" coffee has to be McDonalds - alot cheaper!
Posted by: Kristy | July 25, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Good idea mixing the gourmet coffee with the regular coffee! Now, why didn't *I* think of that!?
Posted by: Michelle | July 26, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Adding a few shakes of cinnamon on the grounds before brewing makes even ordinary coffee taste gourmet (and more expensive...)
Posted by: chapmanchick | July 26, 2009 at 06:54 PM
youd get along just right with my husband ! he drinks more than 1liter of coffee per day, which has me worried for his health !!
whereas I'm a latte girl : one teaspoon of powder coffee in a mug of half-half and i'm happy ;)
Posted by: SierraMoon | August 02, 2009 at 10:28 AM