Chad D. Thomas: How to Have a More Mindful Morning and Drink Better Coffee at the Same Time

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

How to Have a More Mindful Morning and Drink Better Coffee at the Same Time

How to Have a More Mindful Morning and Drink Better Coffee at the Same Time

this post is sponsored by OXO – all opinions are my own – thank you for supporting brands that help make in it 4 the long run possible

Who in the wellness and personal growth world doesn’t love a mindful morning or have some kind of ritual when they wake up? I feel like this topic gets a lot of attention and honestly, I believe that’s for good reason. While we always have the power to get centered any time of day, it really helps when you start your day off feeling centered and aligned.

One thing I think that can get overlooked is the time this all needs to take. If you have the time for a slow luxurious morning that is awesome! Seriously, if that’s you, then enjoy it. My hunch is that most people (especially those of you who are reading this blog) have some kind of commitment that means a shorter morning routine.

With that in mind, I wanted to share a product I’ve been loving for quicker, yet equally as mindful morning: OXO’s Pour-Over Coffee Maker with Water Tank. You get all the flavor and quality of delicious pour-over coffee, with the ease of an automatic coffee maker. This is because of the specially designed drip water tank. With the 5 extra minutes, you get from using this pour-over maker (since you no longer have to stand over the dripper with a kettle), you can add one or more of the following ideas to bring some extra joy, energy, and intention into your morning. Oh and sip on amazing coffee at the end!

Simple Ideas for Making the Most of Your Mindful Morning

1-3 song dance party
2-minute stretch session to get your blood flowing
30-second facial massage with your favorite facial oil
5-minute meditation
5-minute sentence journaling/doodling practice
Splash cold water in your face
Walk outside for 10 minutes
Choose an angel or affirmation card (click here for how to make your own)
Drink 16oz of water (lemon optional)
Say 3 affirmations in the mirror
What I love about Oxo’s Pour-Over Coffee Maker with Water Tank

What I love about Oxo is that they constantly strive to make the coffee making process as simple as possible without sacrificing any flavor or quality. A feat that by and large, is really difficult to accomplish.

So often in the coffee world, people make sacrifices with quality. I’m not here to shame you about how you make your coffee, however certain “quick & easy” methods totally strip the coffee of flavor and end up making tons of waste all in the pursuit of speed. Not to get too deep over here but maybe it’s time we question this endless pursuit of hyper convenience that removes us from the process.

Luckily for us, Oxo has made it possible to have the best of both worlds. Oxo’s Pour-Over Coffee Maker with Water Tank gives you the experience and quality of pour over coffee with the hassle-free, simple clean up that’s traditionally associated with automatic coffee makers and single-use pods.

The First Step for Better Coffee without Feeling Overwhelmed

If someone was coming to me, excited to expand their coffee knowledge and morning coffee routine, this product would be the first tool I’d recommend. What’s amazing about Oxo’s other coffee making tools is that they all work with each other. Depending on your budget, experience, and needs you can create a system that works for you. It’s a brand you can grow with the more you learn.

More than ever, I believe that experiences are being valued over things. I predict that just like wine and beer, the specialty coffee world will continue to grow and be a source for connection, thoughtfulness and new experiences. Oxo’s Pour-Over Coffee Maker with Water Tank is a perfect way to dip your toes into that specialty world without being overwhelmed or lost.

How to Use the Oxo’s Pour-Over Coffee Maker with Water Tank

(Coffee bean to water ratio: 2 tbsp of coffee per 6 oz of liquid)

Heat water in your kettle
Measure out your coffee
*optional if you grind it yourself* grind to a medium coarseness
place the filter and coffee grinds into the pour-over and place the water tank on top
fill the tank with the correct amount of liquid
Enjoy your fresh cup of coffee at home or in a to-go mug.

I hope you’re able to throw in some of the energizing, joyful ideas (as well as some delicious coffee) into your morning routine.

this post is sponsored by OXO – all opinions are my own – thank you for supporting brands that help make in it 4 the long run possible