2 Ingredient Coffee Hack You Won’t Believe (+ a little “me time”)
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Today, I’m sharing the most amazing 2 ingredient coffee hack you won’t believe!
With all of life’s craziness, I count myself very lucky to have a husband who understands my need for a bit of quiet “me time” every week. He’ll often take both kids out of the house for various activities to keep them busy or he’ll just take them along for the ride while doing his weekend errands.
While hubby has the kids occupied elsewhere, my favorite ways for “me time” is to curl up on my bed or couch with a cup of warm coffee, snuggly blanket and a couple of fun new magazines to browse through.
Amazing Coffee Hack
If you’ve been following along with me for any amount of time, you may have read about my serious love of coffee. I enjoy my coffee ritual so much that I often look forward to getting up in the morning so that I can enjoy a sweet and creamy cup of joe in a favorite mug.
I have the most amazing coffee hack to share with you today!! I learned this little trick over Thanksgiving break from one of my Aunts, and I’m so excited to “share the scoop” with you today!
Are you ready for it?
The trick is to add a pinch or two of baking soda and a few sprinkles of Saigon Cinnamon to the coffee grounds just before brewing. (Make sure to use Saigon cinnamon as evidently, it has distinctive characteristics that sets it apart from the other cinnamon varieties– and yes we tried regular cinnamon first and it was nowhere near as good.)
These two simple pantry staples will elevate any brewed coffee to the most smooth and delicious pot ever. Baking soda helps neutralize some of the acids in the coffee and makes it so much smoother and easier to drink and in much easier on your stomach.
The amount of baking soda you’ll need will vary just a tiny bit based on what kind of coffee you’re using and how strong you brew your coffee.
Start with 1/4 tsp of baking soda (make sure it’s a fresh box of baking soda) and 2 sprinkles of the cinnamon and go from there. You’ll know you used too much baking soda if the coffee is weirdly flat, but once you get the right amount, you’ll never brew your coffee again without it. (My aunt even traveled with her ingredients to ensure she got it just the way she liked it – so smart, lol!)
What if I want to use a single-serve coffee pod?
You can totally use this has with a k-cup or other single-use coffee pod. My Keurig brews a 12 oz cup of coffee and I will add 1/16th tsp of baking soda and stir it right in. If you still want cinnamon, just add a sprinkle. (Although I usually just ski the cinnamon when using a k-cup.
Try it, I can’t wait to hear what you think!
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Lisa Collins says
I’ll have to try this hack! I bet that cinnamon smells amazing!
Kristina Paché Ferency says
I’m not a big coffee drinker but my husband is and I definitely want to try this for my husband! He would like a more enhanced flavor I think! I enjoy mochas and cappachinos.
Erica Schwarz says
For “me time”, I get outside – walk on the beach, exercise, or paddleboard. Those things SAVE me from killing everyone lol. Love your coffee hack! The baking soda is interesting, will have to try it.
Liz Mays says
I like the idea of settling in with a magazine and some coffee and your coffee idea sounds great. I’m loving the coupons.
Neely Moldovan says
IM a huge magazine reader. I super love people. My favorite way for me time is a mani/pedi!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I will have to try that coffee hack you shared. I dd a dash of cinnamon in my coffee after it is brewed. I guess it is better to follow your method. I’ve never thought about adding baking soda. I will do this tomorrow.
Toughcookiemommy says
I feel like I don’t know what “me” time is these days. These are all great ways to relax and unwind.
Tami Qualls says
Give me a glass of sweet tea and a book and I’m all set for a little me time. Magazines would be good, too.
sandy says
I really want to try this! I know I don’t have that right kind of cinnamon but still want to try it. My me time is with a pair of sneakers and a set of weights 🙂
Mom 2.0 says
I only use Saigon cinnamon and have done this for several years. Will have to try the baking soda too. Thank you!!
Jamie says
It really is good cinnamon. I did not know what I was missing!
Chris says
We brew our coffee one cup at a time. I’m guessing your amounts were for an entire pot?
Jamie says
yes, that’s for an entire pot. I’m sure it would work for one cup, but you would not need much.
Kathryn says
Would it work with perked coffee. I prefer my stovetop percolator.
Jamie says
It might, but I couldn’t say for sure. How does perked coffee work?
Starry Mama says
I love coffee. I’ve always done Saigon cinnamon and a light dusting of sea salt in the grounds before brewing but never tried baking soda. How much should be added if I’m only making a single cup?
Jamie Sanders says
The tiniest pinch.