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Coffee with friends

LIFESTYLE

Coffee with friends

4 min

SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

Making coffee for guests is always a great idea, whatever the occasion. Brew your favourite Starbucks® coffees for friends, family or colleagues.

SHARING COFFEE Enjoy Coffee together

Holidays, meetings, fundraisers and parties are all great opportunities for serving delicious coffee.

As well as enjoying coffee’s tempting aroma and delicious taste, more and more we’re all discovering the joys of brewing the perfect cup.

Next time you’re hosting a gathering, large or small, consider serving coffee. Even better – set up a coffee area so your guests can play barista, show off their skills and make their coffee just as they like it.
 

SET UP A COFFEE BAR

When you’re getting set for your event, find a place in your home or venue that you can dedicate to coffee making. Move your coffee machine or brewer to a designated space outside of the kitchen, unless you have enough room for people to cook and mingle comfortably.

Get creative. This could be a wine bar, a bookshelf, a coffee or side table, or a desk – just make sure there’s room for mugs and other staple items. Rather than forcing everyone to rummage in your cabinets, have the coffee mugs and other essentials already set out.

The essentials

GET READY

The essentials

Mugs. A coffee machine or coffee press. And all sorts of coffees. Make sure your coffee bar is well stocked with everything your guests will need.

OFFER SOME VARIETY

When you’re hosting friends, family or colleagues, remember to play to everyone’s unique tastes. A great way to do this is to create a medley of options like Starbucks® Pike Place, Starbucks® Caffè Verona, and a decaffeinated option like Starbucks® Decaf Espresso Roast.

Using whole beans? It’s worth pre-grinding your coffee specifically for the brewer you plan to use. That way you’re not stuck to the grinder all day or night.

Small bites are a great way to add more variety too. Consider a food pairing – something simple to go with the coffee, such as biscotti, cookies or fruit.

Food pairings

A BITE TO EAT

Food pairings

Serve up some tempting small snacks alongside your coffee. Biscotti, cookies and fruit are all delicious options.

DECORATE YOUR SPACE

For even more atmosphere, liven up your space with some simple decorations. If you’re hosting loved ones for a holiday celebration, you could use a beautiful wreath or some foliage to bring the outside in. For a birthday, make your food pairing a decadent cake topped with candles.

If it’s more of an everyday event, fresh flowers, a house plant, or candles will all help to elevate your coffee bar into your event’s must-visit destination.

You’ll likely discover your coffee bar becomes a real social hub at your event. After all, coffee is great for bringing people together. Everyone can bond over a shared experience.

Give it a go, and enjoy! A do-it-yourself coffee bar might well become your go-to whenever you’re entertaining.

CRAFT

The art of blending and roasting <p>Before you can brew and sip your favourite Starbucks<sup>®</sup> coffee, the coffee beans go through many steps, including blending and roasting.</p> 4 min

THE STORY OF STARBUCKS®

About Us <p>Discover what makes Starbucks<sup>®</sup> unique, from our commitment to human connection and quality coffee, to our welcoming coffeehouses, and delicious coffees you can enjoy at home.</p> 5 min

COFFEE JOURNEY

Coffee Beans <p>Ever wondered what kind of plant coffee comes from? Coffee beans start off green – they’re the raw seeds of the ‘coffee cherry’.</p> 3 min