12 Ways To Mix Up Your Coffee Routine

Is the daily grind making you tired? Here are some ways to spruce up your coffee routine. And while you're at it, drop by McDonald's for a hot McCafé® Coffee and freshly prepared breakfast today.

1. Freeze some coffee to make ice cubes:

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That way, your coffee will never be watered down!

2. Leave your coffee until after lunch to combat that post-food drowsiness:

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3. Try an affogato...

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Take your coffee home and pour it over some vanilla ice cream for pretty much the tastiest drink ever.

4. ...or just have it in a milkshake:

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5. Ditch the cream and sugar in favor of cinnamon...

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6. ...or sweeten it with maple syrup:

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7. Try adding a new kind of milk:

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There are so many different kinds with so many different tastes!

8. Drink iced coffee in the winter:

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And hot coffee in the summer!

9. Perfect your latte art:

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This one might take some practice.

10. Start drinking it with a straw:

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Because WHY NOT?

11. Try having strong coffee right before you work out:

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Exercise time.

12. And switch up where you get your coffee every couple of days:

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No day is complete without a great cup of coffee.

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Thankfully, McDonald’s has you covered every morning with hot McCafé® Coffee and delicious Egg McMuffin® sandwiches.