Today, I’m sharing the most amazing 2 ingredient coffee hack you won’t believe! (Plus my favorite way to relax, unwind and “award” myself with a little me time.) This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of InStyle®, PEOPLE®, and StyleWatch®. The opinions and text are all mine.
I’ve always been the type of person who loves making to-do lists and scheduling tasks out in my calendar. There’s just something about having a visual schedule and a detailed list that makes me feel so much more organized than I truly am. Because, on top of normal work and family commitments, cooking, cleaning and household tasks (and oh yes, our house is still on the market), our family has quite a bit going on nowadays.
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.
Ready for that coffee hack I promised?
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 two pinches 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!)
Try it, I can’t wait to hear what you think!
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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.
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?
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.
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!
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 🙂
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.
Toughcookiemommy says
I feel like I don’t know what “me” time is these days. These are all great ways to relax and unwind.
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.
Neely Moldovan says
IM a huge magazine reader. I super love people. My favorite way for me time is a mani/pedi!
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.
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.
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.
Lisa Collins says
I’ll have to try this hack! I bet that cinnamon smells amazing!