How To Create A Coffee/Tea Station

Hey guys! I wanted to share how to create a coffee/tea station in your kitchen. I know that some homes have a designated coffee/tea area, but some homes do not. I don’t have a designated space in my kitchen for this, so I created one.

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Since I was going to use up a portion of my counter space, I picked the spot we use the least. The spot that I chose is between my sink and my refrigerator. It’s a relatively small area, which is great because I didn’t want to take away too much counter space from the cook aka the hubby, lol.

The Coffee Machine

Since we are not tea drinkers, we created a coffee station. A coffee machine is the first item we sought out. We had a Keurig before, but it was big and bulky and hard to clean. This time around, we wanted a smaller machine but the coffee had to be great, of course. After researching a few brands, we (the hubby helps with major decisions) decided on the Nespresso Vertuo espresso and coffee machine. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this machine. The coffee is so amazing, you’d think it’s store made. I’ve gotten so many questions about this machine, it’s crazy, but in a good way. There are so many different flavors to choose from and the bundle comes with an aeroccino milk frother!

The Accessories

I wanted a coffee station with pieces that I haven’t seen too many people, if anyone with. It’s really hard for you to be the only one with specific pieces of decor unless you get it custom made. I started with the coffee and creamer set, monograms mugs and spoons. Next, I bought some blush mugs to add a little color, then I got the “Coffee Now, Wine Later” sign from a local store. I already had the marble tray with silver handles and the coffee pods drawer I bought on amazon. And, of course, I have to add fresh flowers because they put a smile on my face and they add that touch of elegance to any space.

Create one for yourself

Now that I’ve told you my steps on how to create a coffee/tea station, you can start thinking about creating one for yourself. See below guide.

Find a small counter space. A space that you don’t use everyday or a space that you can give up for this station
Pick out a coffee machine. Go with a small machine, especially if you have a small space. I know some people prefer using instant coffee, where they boil water on their stovetop and pour it in a cup with coffee, so this step is for people who uses a coffee machine. If you are creating a tea station, skip this step 🙂
Pick out accessories. You don’t want to go overboard on accessories because you don’t want the space to look cluttered. Pick out a few cups, a tray, and a coffee pod holder, etc. You can also store coffee pods in a drawer, if you have an unused one. Get a coffee station sign that you love and to finish it off, you can add fresh or faux flowers.
Bonus tip! Add something unique to make it your own. Always add your personal touch to any space you’re decorating, even if it’s a personalized cup in this case.