Today is National Coffee Day! Cue the coffee angels, today is a good day to drink good coffee. Coffee isn’t everyone’s thing but for those who love that first sip, coffee is life. My favorite brands and coffee shops are the difference between having a cup or having an experience. No matter what you like, tea, coffee, or wine everything in moderation.
Delice et Chocolat
If you’re looking for a French experience, Delice et Chocolat is your go to. It’s a real French experience provided by brothers, Joseph and Antoine Amrani. My first time at Delice was about 3 years ago following my trip to Paris, France. I had gotten back the day before and my first taste I knew it was the real deal. Joseph and Antoine are from France unlike many French party shops which are French influenced.
Women Owned Brands Coffee
Lokal Artisan Foods French Toast Bites coffee is absolutely hands down an amazing brand. If you love French Toast you will love their coffee. It’s not too sweet. A perfect mix of that sultry and sweet you would expect when you’re eating Lokal Artisan French Toast. The coffee can be purchased and mailed anywhere. It’s a must try!
Starbucks Coffee
I love Starbucks coffee. Today you can take a clean reusable coffee cup and receive, a free hot Pike Place coffee or cold brew. This is for their 50th anniversary. This isn’t for drive through, or order ahead. The cup size is up to 20ozs. Also for at home Starbucks love I enjoy using their creamers (non dairy) to save money and time. If you love the ability to make coffee at home I encourage you to try their creamers that can be found at your local grocery store.
What’s in a Good Coffee Shop?
Anytime I go to a coffee shop I look for how cute and quaint a shop is. Aesthetics matter to me. The coffee being good is absolutely a huge part of the experience. You can have a cute shop and bad coffee that messes up your day. Going to coffee shops is also self care for me. Taking the time out of my day and having that me time is everything. I am not always able to get into a coffee shop unless its something quick like Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks. I take going to coffee shops seriously.
My favorite coffee shops:
Everything in Moderation
No matter what you like or love you must have all things in moderation. I do go without it. Sometimes it’s about life hitting hard and not taking the time to enjoy a cup. Often times it’s about making a healthier investment in my life. Moderation is the way to stay healthy overall. I have found that taking those breaks or drinking decaffeinated helps too. Substituting tea helps. I love teas and that works for me.
Coffee Cups
I love collecting coffee cups. Every time I travel I get a new one. The one pictured in the beginning of the blog post is from the Cartoon Network Hotel. I also got one from the Philadelphia Zoo . The ones I love the most are the ones that have anything about blogging and my Toitime mug. Cups are a thing in my house. You can never have too many coffee cups. So enjoy your coffee in your favorite mug.
Creamers
Creamers definitely have had their changes. I love and only drink non dairy ones. My absolute favorite ne is Califia Farms. I absolutely love their flavor offerings. I do drink others but none stands up to them. If you want a plant based or non dairy creamer-find Califia Farms
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Happy National Coffee Day to all my fellow drinkers!!!
