​6 Activities That Are Better with a Cup of Coffee

We've all been there: situations in which a freshly brewed cup of coffee would have really come in handy. We’re not talking scenarios where you typically have your coffee at the ready. We’re talking about the moments in which you realize it is the perfect addition to a tricky situation.

• Hiking. We all love some quality time in the outdoors. It’s how we take a little break from our busy lives. In the midst a long trek, don’t you just want to find a scenic spot where you can curl up with a coffee and enjoy the view? We sure do. There aren’t coffee shops in the middle of the woods, but thinking ahead and packing a thermos will do the trick!
• 3 p.m. on a work day. It’s a real thing, that afternoon slump. Not all of us are lucky enough to be able to take a long break in the middle of the day. Sometimes, you’re just too busy, and a warm cup of coffee is the perfect solution to keep you soaring till 5.
• Gearing up for a presentation. This is a time when you’re probably too busy to think about anything else, but suddenly it hits you: You could use a little boost. Taking a few minutes to indulge in your favorite cup of joe just might give you that extra edge you need.
• An evening walk in the neighborhood. On a nice night, a slow stroll in the neighborhood is a great way to greet the evening. When you’re starting to wind down, a warm, soothing cup of coffee seems so right. We usually think of coffee as a morning drink, but sometimes, an evening decaf really hits the spot.
• Preparing to host guests. We all want to show our guests a great time, and we take pride in welcoming people into our homes. This means lots of cleaning — sometimes hours of it. The calm moments before a busy, full house, offer up the perfect opportunity to enjoy the quiet and and slowly gear up to play host!
• Yard work. Moving the lawn, weeding the yard, raking up the fallen leaves — what do all these activities have in common? They need coffee. Hot and sweaty? Iced coffee is a game-changer. Out in the yard during the chillier months? Drinking a warm, freshly brewed cup on the back porch makes it all worth it

Coffee is the only drink that’s great for so many different moments in the day. Perk up, slow down, cool off or cozy up. Let coffee be your companion however and whenever it calls to you.