Coffee games to play at home

We’re all in need of a bit of cheering up at the moment, so we’ve put together some coffee games for you to try. You may end up improving your coffee knowledge, or you may just end up drinking lots of great coffee – either way, it’s a win/win! Here we go:

Game 1 – full of beans. You’ll need two players for this one, so you can either co-opt another member of your household or play virtually with a friend. You’ll also need four completely different coffees, such as our sample pack of beans – try and pick different roasts and origins. Label four identical cups or mugs with a sticker on the bottom. Brew each of the samples using the same method, and mix up the mugs without looking at them. Then, try to guess the origin and roast. If you’re not a coffee afficionado, then just try and guess the continent – if you have a friend who thinks he knows his beans, then challenge him to guess the country or even the region. Player with the most correct answers wins.

Game 2 – around the world in 7 coffees. This one’s less of a game and more of a challenge! As we’re all limited on travel at the moment, the aim is to travel virtually around the world via coffee specialities. Nominate a country every day for a week (France, Italy, Vietnam, Turkey, USA) and brew a traditional coffee from that country to enjoy. Try café au lait, cappuccino, ca phe, traditional Turkish and more.

Game 3 – the right note. As all coffee lovers know, different blends of coffee have different top notes, including floral, chocolate, fruit, nuts, citrus and more. This one is a variation on game 1 – but instead of matching the coffee to the country, you have to choose which flavour belongs to which blend! Set up the cups as in game 1, and write down the predominant flavour note for each blend. Then, see if you can match them up using your sense of taste alone. The player who gets the most right answers wins.
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Give your skin a caffeine lift

coffee-beauty-recipes-homeWe all know how invigorating that first cup of coffee is in the morning, the caffeine giving you an instant energy lift and making you feel you’re fit to face the day. Did you know, though, that caffeine can have the same effect on your skin and body, as well? Here are a few ways to incorporate caffeine into your beauty routine.

Stress buster

If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, the first place it will be visible is your eyes. Tired, puffy skin and bags under your eyes is never a good look. Save some coffee grounds, and chill them in the fridge. Wrap two teaspoons of coffee grounds in two small piece of muslin cloth, and lie back with one under each eye. Relax for twenty minutes while the caffeine does its work.

Smooth skin

To tighten and exfoliate, mix a handful of coarse seasalt with a tablespoon of olive oil and a handful of ground coffee and use as a body scrub.

Healthy hair

You can even use coffee on your hair – it will enhance the tones and highlights in brunette hair. Mix a couple of teaspoons of ground coffee into a squeeze of conditioner. Wash your hair, apply the conditioner and let it sit for at lease five minutes before rinsing out.

Face mask

For the perfect morning pick-me-up, mix two tablespoons of plain yoghurt with half a teaspoon of clear honey and one tablespoon of ground coffee and apply to your face. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing.The caffeine will stimulate circulation, giving you a healthy glow.

Tired feet

We all know that drinking coffee too late in the evening can affect sleep patterns, but caffeine in a foot soak will only help you relax. Mix a handful of ground coffee, a tablespoon of olive oil and a few drops of lavender oil into a thick paste. Apply to your feet in a circular motion, then sit with your feet in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes before rinsing and drying.

 

 

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