COUSIN MOMS â—½ TIPS
It seems that all moms, all people everywhere, at least almost all…love coffee. We asked our moms of littles this month to share their favorite brews, why they love coffee, how they brew and set up at home, and on the go. It’s a treat that can’t be beat, right? Here’s what they have to say:
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Kamrin
​Coffee is my love language. It’s kind of a big thing in our house, as I have always loved coffee, even before I had kids. For me, coffee has always represented slowing down, taking a moment to breathe, and also building relationships. My husband and I had coffee dates when dating, we played games at the coffee shop, and studied. Now, I love meeting friends for coffee, and I love having coffee time with God. It reminds me build relationship and community. My husband will sometimes bring home coffee as a surprise! I have a cup of coffee in my hand always.
Being a busy mom of three that aren’t so little any more, they are involved in so many things, and coffee has become my morning routine. What I specifically love has changed over the years, one reason is our budget, because coffee is expensive. I also want to know what’s in my coffee, and what I’m drinking. And I think my taste has changed, and I love making coffee at home.
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At home, my favorite coffee is Stone Stash Coffee – a local roaster in my area – and they deliver to my doorstep. I love grinding the whole bean myself. They also ship in the state of Texas. But I love that it’s air-roasted. Sometimes coffee beans have a burnt taste, but air-roasted doesn’t have that taste. And the creamer I use is almond creamer. We love the Silk Almond Creamer. If I have to purchase at a store, it’s HEB Texas Pecan coffee. It smells amazing and is the perfect blend! My husband loves cold brew and he makes it at night, and loves Café Bustelo or the Texas Pecan the next morning.
If we do go out, we love Dutch Brothers or Starbucks and we grab that, and I do use almond milk there. But the sugar content bothers me, as I don’t use sugar, just creamer. We also really love Summer Moon and Lamppost Coffee. I also love hazelnut or caramel latte, or even lavender honey. And autumn spice in the winter season is so good!
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At home, I am just like my dad – I love coffee mugs! Each one is a reminder of a vacation or a memory. I have one from L.A. with my girl friends. I have one from a beach trip, I have a hippos mug (mascot of my city!). I have scripture mugs, too.
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My set up is very basic, it’s not a fancy coffee bar. I have a coffee machine that is auto-brew in the morning, and I love that aroma in the morning! I used to have a Keurig but went back to a coffee pot!
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Contigo is my travel mug, my to-go mug, and I’ve had it for 10 years! They stay hot and they lock, it doesn’t spill. This is a must for moms of young kids!
Charissa
For many years, I did not like coffee. I always enjoyed the smell but couldn’t stand the taste of it. I quickly grew to love it when I entered adulthood, got married and started my first full-time job.
I started coffee with about 75% creamer and 25% coffee. My husband was completely opposite - 100% coffee, no sugar and no creamer. Over the years, he has rubbed off on me and I have lessened my amount of creamer.
I’ve gotten to the point in my life where I need that morning cup! My days are busy and the warmth of a good cup of coffee starts my day off right. With that said, I prefer my coffee hot - even during the summer months. I can’t do the cold coffee; it just doesn’t work for me.
My husband and I are not coffee connoisseurs, and don’t do anything fancy. We prefer the carafe coffee over the single cups, as we can make a large pot and enjoy a couple of cups together. We have a Kitchen Aide coffee maker and it works well for us! It has a separate area for water that can be removed, taken to the sink and put back on. Simple and functional!
We are not picky when it comes to the type of coffee we buy - we like to try new ones! Our favorite coffee is from Black Rifle Coffee Co. They have great flavors, we can buy it locally, and part of the proceeds goes to benefit veterans - it is also owned by veterans. With my husband being a veteran, we love their mission! We buy already ground coffee, because as parents on-the-go in the morning it’s a lot easier to already be made.
My favorite creamer is Planet Oat - Oatmilk Creamer. It is easier on my stomach and still rich with amazing flavors - sweet & creamy, hazelnut, French vanilla, caramel, coffee cake and tons more! I also like to put a dash of stevia to add extra sweetness.
We are always on-the-go, so when we have to jet out the door in the morning, we use our Yeti coffee mugs. It keeps the coffee warm for a long time! They are a little pricey but if taken care of, they last a long time and totally worth the money spent.