Developing a Personal Coffee Routine

You may not be the most important person, but you sure are important.

If you’re reading this post you probably love hosting people. Either you work in hospitality, love hosting from your home, or both. People who love hospitality are naturally skilled at putting others first; it’s baked into the craft. We know that the best way to make someone feel seen and cared for is by focusing entirely on them. Finding simple ways to take care of yourself, however, is foundational for being good at hospitality.

1. Develop and protect your personal coffee routine.

Taking time to slow down with a warm cup of coffee is a beautiful way to restore your energy. It doesn’t need to be an everyday thing—even a moment or two each week can make a significant difference. There is something special about having a ritual to look forward to, no matter how often it fits into your schedule

2. Pick some firm days and times.

Start with something you feel like you can hold to for at least four weeks—even if it’s just one or two days a week. Once you find a coffee schedule that works, the rest of your life will start to layer around these moments. You don’t need to have your coffee time first thing, but I can tell you— it sure is nice getting some quiet moments before the rest of your day starts to push in.

3. Make coffee.

Make coffee for yourself instead of driving somewhere to buy it. Buying coffee and being around a bustling cafe is fun—we get it. But the 8 minutes it will take you to make coffee is about the ritual and effort of doing something for yourself. It’s a beautiful and tactile journey.

4. Have fun with the brewing method.

There are so many ways to make coffee. Find something that’s fun for you—a Chemex, a Kalita, an auto coffee pot. There was a time when I would bring espresso home from work and put it in the fridge overnight. In the morning I would wake up, heat up water, weigh out 20 grams of espresso and add 100 grams of hot water. The result? A delicious mini Americano made quietly and without much fuss.

5. Find a protected place.

This can be a quiet room in your house, a small outdoor space close to your apartment or even driving your car and parking next to a river or a forest. Find a place that allows you 30 minutes of uninterrupted time. Find a place that is quiet and inspiring.

6. Rinse and Repeat.

Developing a rhythm takes time and can feel uncomfortable at first. What should I think about? Should I sit still and reflect on yesterday? Should I think about today? Should I journal? Try it all. But most importantly be patient and give yourself grace. This time is for you. You don’t have to perform during this time. You don’t have to do it ‘right.’ Just relish the fact you’ve successfully started carving out time to fill your cup. You’re worth it.

We wish you the best on this personal coffee and hospitality journey