One thing I enjoy doing is hosting my friends for intimate gatherings. During holidays and special dates I’ll host my friends for elaborate themed dinner parties, but often I’ll host my friends for coffee dates at home. With the right planning, a coffee date can be a fun and meaningful experience. Today I am sharing five tips to make sure your next catch-up over coffee is one to remember. From setting the scene to preparing the drinks and pastry, each of these tips will help you create the perfect atmosphere for your gathering. So grab your favorite mug, and let’s get started!
5 Tips For Planning The Perfect Coffee Date with Friends
1) Set the Scene for the Coffee Date
When it comes to catching up with friends, there is something special about setting the scene and gathering around the table in your own home. Catching up at home rather than in a coffee shop has many advantages; you can create a cozy, inviting atmosphere and savor your favorite foods and drinks comfortably. You can also avoid the crowds of a busy café this way you can gab about anything without the curious listeners catching your convo. Creating the perfect catch-up over coffee at home can be an enjoyable experience for everyone.
You may also want to add some decorations or set up a few board games or puzzles if you’re expecting an extended gathering. Setting the right atmosphere is essential in creating an enjoyable and memorable experience for you and your friends.
If you decide to host the coffee date at a venue, make sure the space is cozy and intimate. I always prefer an outdoor patio for my coffee catch up moments! I mean who wouldn’t want to be outside on a gorgeous Miami day?!
2) Select the Best Coffee & Pastries for You Coffee Date
Coffee and pastry are a match made in heaven. Whether it’s for a quiet catch-up with friends or a special occasion, nothing quite says hospitality like a steaming cup of coffee accompanied by a delicious pastry or something savory, so treat yourself with this pretzel recipe.
To start, forget all about the typical latte or cappuccino drinks. Offer an iced coffee with warm pastry for the perfect treat! If you want an iced coffee with a twist, try my delicious iced cafecito with sugar. It’s got the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, smoothed out with the frothy milk and cream. It’s just sweet enough for taste, but you can still pair it with a savory pastry.
Savory pastry! Yes, why not treat yourself with decadent treats from your favorite local bakery. I personally love the baked goods by Antonio Bachour in Miami. The pain du chocolat is heavenly.
3) VIP Treatment for Your Guests
When planning the perfect coffee date, it’s important to consider the size of your group. The more people you invite, the harder it can be to make sure everyone is included in the conversation.
To ensure that everyone gets a chance to share and that the atmosphere remains intimate and relaxed, it’s best to keep the number of people in the group small. Invite only those who you feel would contribute positively to the conversation, and make sure that everyone has an opportunity to participate. That way, you can ensure that your catch-up is both meaningful and enjoyable. As a rule of thumb, you shouldn’t invite more than 3 friends at a time for a catch-up at home.
Instead of having to choose the people you prefer and wish to treat, why not invite friends who already have a lot in common each time? You could arrange a catch-up with all your friends with kids, for instance, as they will only be available when the kids are at school. Then you could plan another catch-up with child-free friends who are more likely to be available during weekends and evenings.
4) Keep Coffee Dates Consistent
Regular catch-ups over coffee can be a great way to stay in touch with friends. Instead of one-off meetups, why not make your coffee catch-ups a regular occurrence? You could even rotate hosts and meet at someone else’s home every month or so. This way, you can build relationships and lessen the burden of organizing everything by yourself. And everyone can give a hand organizing your meet-ups.
Organizing regular coffee catch-ups also helps to build consistency, and you know when and where to expect the meeting, and it gives everyone something to look forward to. Not to mention that organizing regular events helps to keep everyone in the loop and allows for open communication.
5) Enjoy the Memories!
Make sure to enjoy the time spent catching up with your friends over coffee. Laugh, share stories, and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Take some time to appreciate the small things like a good cup of coffee or a delicious pastry. According to psychologists, talking with friends is like therapy, so let’s make the most of it! Talk about things that you are passionate about and get to know each other on a deeper level. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy your coffee dates together!
XO
EV
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As one of Miami’s top bloggers, Evelyn Torres has become one of the leading voices in fitness, fashion, and Miami. Brickellista started as a Twitter alias in 2009 and has expanded to become a lifestyle blog capturing a Miami girl’s perspective. Evelyn is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, brand ambassador and on the pulse of the Miami social scene.
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