13 Invigorating Coffee Recipes You Won't Believe You Ever Lived Without

This caffeinated roundup includes everyday brewing basics, iced beverages, sweet espresso-style treats, milkshakes, and coffee-based cocktails.

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Updated September 06, 2024
Two cups of Dalogna Coffee with ingredients surrounding it

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Brewing coffee is an essential part of almost everyone's daily routine. When it comes to getting started, it's important to know the basics: Good ingredients and good tools will improve your brew right off the bat. Grinding high-quality coffee beans every morning with a decent burr grinder and using one of our recommended brewers will get you well on your way to making a better cup of coffee. Sourcing beans and equipment, however, is only half of the equation. These variables enable success, but employing the right techniques is just as important.

Below, find primers on the most common brewing methods, along with (iced, cold, and hot-hot) coffee recipes for a slew of delicious beverages for when you have more time to craft something than a bleary-eyed weekday morning usually allows. We also included some coffee-centric cocktails for those in need of a boozier pick-me-up on a festive evening.

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