No morning is complete without a good cup of java. I for one love a good coffee - it just soothes me and prepares me for the day ahead. I love the smell of it, I love the taste, I love everything about it. I can't function before I've had my daily dose.

Only the best will do, my favourite is Lavazza Qualita Rossa because it reminds me of home and my grandparents with whom I've shared many cups after a good and tasty lunch. I start by putting ground coffee into my pot maker, add some water, put on the fire and take in the freshly roasted smell. It's the best scent to wake up to. It's effortless to make and way cheaper than store bought - - don't get me wrong, I love my on-the-go Starbucks or Costa Coffee but there is nothing I crave more than my homemade (or Tom-made) cappuccino.

Ingredients:

x2tsp of Ground coffee of your choice 

(My personal fave is Lavazza Rossa) 

x75ml of water 

(for the coffee)

x100ml milk of your choice 

(I usually use Rude Health Almond Milk) 

x1tsp of chocolate powder or cinnamon

(I use Green & Blacks dark organic chocolate powder)

+ 

a Pot Coffee Maker - mine is quite a mini one it holds about x2 espresso cups

Once the coffee has risen, I froth my milk with my mini electric whisk which I bought from the tiger store for a mere £2. Once it's frothed to the right consistency,  I add it to my espresso, and finish off with either cinnamon or chocolate powder sprinkles or if I'm feeling adventurous, I add a little of both.  At this point, it's ready to kick back and enjoy every sip as it comes. 

Contrary to many beliefs coffee is surprisingly healthy in moderation & comes with various nutrient value. Here are a few reasons to enjoy a cup a day (or perhaps even two).

-Increase Energy Levels

Despite being the most common one of all, most of us drink coffee for a pick me up other than the taste this is mainly due to the fact that coffee contains a stimulant called caffeine which gives us energy.  

- Antioxidants 

For one, it is considered have the biggest source of antioxidant more than fruit and vegetables which is important to help fight free radicals. Coffee can also help fight depression and manage mood and stress levels.

- Boost Metabolism and weightloss

Of course, without adding sugary syrups, a cup of coffee can actually aid in weight loss and help to fight obesity by burning fat besides also, cleaning out your system. It also helps with cravings and in result, eat less. 

- Improvement in Physical Performance 

It is suggested to have a strong coffee half an hour before a workout as it can help to give a boost by increasing adrenaline levels in the blood whilst also burning a few extra calories!

- Mental Health

Although Alzheimers and Dementia have no known cures to date, studies have shown that just having x2 cups a day  it can also decrease the possibility of contracting the disease later in life.