Make Space
The first step to setting up a coffee and tea station is to find a place to put it. If you have room and it’s convenient, you could set up your station right on your kitchen counter. Or, if you don’t have the counter space to afford, consider using an inexpensive rolling island, cart, or cabinet. No matter where you put your coffee and tea station, make sure that it is a space you can dedicate to your station without needing to move things around. This will make maintaining it stocked and ready to go much easier.
Gather the Essentials
As soon as you know where your coffee and tea station will go, it’s time to start collecting everything you’ll need to make that perfect cup. For coffee lovers, this could include things like a coffee pot, an espresso machine, or a French press – or maybe all three! Tea drinkers will need a teapot, either stovetop or electric. You’ll also need a selection of coffees and teas and everything you’ll need to craft that tasty drink: mugs or teacups and a way to store them, spoons and stirrers, creamer, milk, lemon, sweeteners, and so on. Depending upon how you prefer your coffee and tea and how much variety you think you’ll need, you can customize your coffee and tea station to your preferences.
Invite Creativity
While the essentials are, well, essential, don’t forget to make your coffee and tea station pleasant and appealing for the long term. If you tend to get bored with the same old cup of coffee or tea every day, consider including a variety of alternatives to experiment with at home. New flavors, spices, and add-ins can all add array and keep you coming back to your home coffee and tea station for more.
Along with pleasing your sense of taste, don’t forget to make your coffee and tea station visually appealing as well. Add a plant or some small décor items to give your station a finished look, or let your creativity run wild and experiment with colors, textures, and other elements. It’s your space – go ahead and personalize it the way you want.
Create Comfortable Seating
In addition to visual elements, consider including some comfortable seating near your coffee and tea station as well. A window seat or chair can become your favorite seat in the house with a throw and some decorative pillows. Or, get cozy on the floor with some oversized floor pillows or a plush rug. No matter what type of seating appeals to you, your coffee and tea station will be complete with a cozy place to sit and sip your favorite drink.
Once you have everything in place, you will be ready to put your home’s coffee and tea station to good use!
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