Sophie (Chanko) Dare

I love coffee - not because it gives me a necessary caffeine hit, or because I crave it to start my day, but because it tastes good and there's so much creativity involved in a coffee drink. You can visit a coffee shop and drink anything from a frozen mint mocha to a hot honey cinnamon latte, and it still all comes down to coffee.

Now that I live right outside of downtown Ann Arbor, MI, I'm a short drive away from countless cute, local coffee spots, and I'm still in the process of trying to visit every last one. But, when I don't want to spend money, I'm perfectly fine with making cups of coffee myself in my own kitchen. Here are all of my favorite coffee supplies, as well as my favorite things to order when I do go out!

Caribou Coffee Vanilla Hazelnut Dreamstate

This is it: the greatest coffee I've ever tried. This is the coffee they serve piping hot at Einstein Bros. Bagels, and once I tried it there, I knew I had to have it. It's rich, strong, and has the most amazing sweet flavor, you barely even need creamer.

Coffee Mate Natural Bliss Vanilla Almondmilk Creamer

This is my creamer of choice, and whether you're a dairy drinker or not, this is soooo tasty. It adds some sweetness but not too much, which is usually my complaint with any other flavored creamers. It's not too sugary or strong, and it's the perfect addition to any cup of coffee.

STOK Cold Brew

This is literally all I drink all summer long. I go through these jugs of cold brew coffee like crazy, and this is the best strong & smooth blend that I've tried.

LeafLoveLife Pour Over Coffee Filter

This is what I use to brew my hot coffee at home, and it's gotta be the easiest thing ever. You just throw two tablespoons of grounds in it, and pour your boiling hot water over it as it sits on top of your coffee mug. It's a single-serve way to make your coffee, and it takes only a couple of minutes to make!

Simple Modern 16oz Voyager Travel Mug

I needed a travel mug to keep my coffee hot on my drives into work, and boy does this deliver. I love the fun design of this, and it's the perfect size at 16 ounces as well.

Simple Modern Classic Insulated Tumbler with Straw

I found this gem at Target, and it's gotta be my most-used pick in this list as of late. It keeps my iced coffee (or ice water) super cold, it's skinny enough to fit in any cupholder, and its 24 ounce size can hold a whole lot.

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