I have always been a coffee lover. There is something about the aroma and taste that I just love and I look forward to my one cup each day. While I enjoy paying a visit to my local coffee shop for one of their wonderful brews now and then, I don't do so often. It's not always convenient to stop doing whatever I'm doing and make the trip. Plus, it's always very expensive having coffee out, especially if you want something even the slightest bit fancy. That's why, on most days, I am my own barista at home. Doing so saves a ton of money and I've discovered that, with a little bit of know-how and organization, it's easy to brew yourself a wonderful (and even a bit fancy) cup of coffee at home.

1. Set up your own coffee station. The first thing I did was set up a cute and personal coffee station in the kitchen. The coffee maker is there, of course, and I placed a serving tray on the counter with some mugs, coffee, tea bags, stir sticks, honey and other coffee and tea helpers. It is like my family's own little hot beverage shop where we can 'stop and shop' in the morning.

2. Be sure your coffee machine is clean. Because coffee beans have oil, for every day you don't wash your coffee maker, the oil from the previous batch is going to be left behind. Eventually, every cup you make is going to have a 'burnt' taste. Clean your coffee maker daily, according to manufacturer directions, as far as removing the coffee grounds, and cleaning the brew basket, lid and carafe. Deep clean every few months.

3. Invest in a milk frother. If you are a person who likes the fancier coffee drinks, consider investing in a milk frother. I was given one by my daughter as a Christmas gift and absolutely love it! You simply add the milk or creamer to the machine, hit a button, and it turns the milk into yummy, frothy topping for your coffee. It makes the coffee that you make at home seem like it came right from a fancy coffee shop, but without the coffee shop price.

4. Add some flavor. There are so many different flavors of coffee on the market now that it makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. I buy small portions of different flavors and try them all out.

Of course, there are flavored creamers too, although most contain sugar and/or chemicals. For a healthier option, you can buy your favorite plain regular coffee and add some flavor as follows:

Add a drop (or a dash) of one of the following to your coffee mug:

- vanilla extract (not the imitation stuff...the real stuff)

- pumpkin pie spice

- cinnamon or cocoa powder (yummy and looks very pretty on frothy milk)

5. Kick it up a notch on occasion. On those rare occasions when you want something more decadent in your coffee, you can experiment with a scoop of ice cream or coconut milk.

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___ 2. Deep clean your coffee maker. If you're not sure how to clean your coffee maker, look up your model online and get the details. Then clean it thoroughly...whether you use a regular coffee maker or one that uses k-cups. Your coffee maker should be deep-cleaned every two months or so to keep it working efficiently and to ensure your coffee's taste is optimal.

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'As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?' (Cassandra Clare, City of Ashes)

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