Some of the best summer moments are those spent sipping coffee in your favourite cozy chair at the cottage. But even if you spend half of your summer travelling to and from that spot, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to get that shot of caffeine no matter where you are—the cottage, your favourite hiking trails, stuck in traffic…
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Coffee tools to help you stay caffeinated on-the-go
Oxx Coffeeboxx
Built for serious weekend adventurers, The Coffeeboxx is the toughest coffee maker on the market. This indestructible machine is “crush-proof, dust-proof, spill-proof, rust-proof, water-resistant, impact-resistant” and perfect for boating, camping, RV’ing or even storm chasing—if that’s your thing. More info: www.oxx.com
Java Gum
Don’t have time to pick up a cup of coffee but desperately need a jolt of caffeine? Java Gum is a good, no-spill minty alternative, containing 65 milligrams of caffeine in each little tablet. Even better? It’s less than $3 for a pack. More info: www.javagum.com
50 Cups of Coffee chocolate balls
Similarly, these caffeine-infused milk chocolate balls are a good snack for the road, but don’t indulge your sweet tooth too much—each ball contains 100 milligrams of caffeine and four of these treats is equal to about one cup of strong coffee. More info: www.javagum.com
Jiva Coffee Cube
For those truly busy days, the Jiva Coffee Cube is an easy go-to. Add one of these family farm-sources Colombian cubes to six ounces of milk or hot water, give it about 30 seconds, stir, and enjoy. The cubes are vegan, kosher, and gluten-free, and pack a dose of anywhere from 35 to 110 milligrams of caffeine. More info: www.jivacubes.com
Handpresso Wild Hybrid
Fancy a cup of something a little more fancy? The two-in-one Handpresso Wild Hybrid will give you a tasty espresso with a little water poured in with ground coffee or a pod and an easy push of a button. The hand-held espresso device has a small, lightweight pump with a vessel that pours the coffee right into your cup.More info: www.handpresso.com
Avex Aria Stainless Steel 16 oz.
Perfect for long drives, the Avex Aria stainless steel 16-ouncer has a lock button that keeps your java completely leak-proof and hot for up to five hours. More info: www.avexsport.com
