Nicole's life hack #1 -- Making latte foam at home

1.  Get thee a French Press

2.  Brew coffee that is 3 times stronger than your usual cup.  If you have the chance to make espresso in a machine or on the stove, now's the time.

2.  Heat up milk until it's piping hot (don't burn yourself, please).  A microwave works if you heat in 45 second increments, stirring in between.  If heating on the stove, stir continuously. There's nothing grosser than skin on the top of your milk (eew)
Sidebar:  I learned the heating milk thing from a Barista friend of mine...heating milk breaks it down and makes it sweeter and more apt to foam.

3.  Pour milk into French Press (leaving enough room for foam to form on the top...about 4-6 inches.)  You don't want sticky, warm milk spills

4.  Pump the French Press plunger up and down continuously for 1-2 minutes.  You will be so pumped to see foam form.

5.  Gently pour the milk into your coffee or espresso and spoon the foam into the top.

Poof!  Life hack.  We make this all the time!

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Product of the week: Camera Lens Coffee Mug -- Looks just like a real lens!

I discovered this mug a few days ago and the novelty still hasn't worn off for me.  I can't wait to order one.
Looks so much like you're drinking out of a real camera lens your friends and co-workers will do a double-take...then a triple-take.

Many models around, but this one seems to have the best reviews.  Check it out!  Send us a picture of you sipping from one!

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