Wake Up Call

Turn your kitchen into a coffee house with buzz-worthy finds from Lion Coffee, Hamilton Beach and Fishs Eddy

By LISA PETTY

Updated 7:15 AM CDT, Mon, Nov 16, 2009

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HEAR IT ROAR: Far away in the peaceful Pacific, in the shadow of Mount Mauna Loa, grows some of the finest coffee in the world. But you don’t need a round-trip ticket to enjoy a cup (or three) of Kona’s best in your very own kitchen each morning. Lion Coffee has been roasting and toasting since 1864, and you can shop this Hawaiian fave’s full lineup online at lioncoffee.com. Choose from 100% Kona Coffees ($12.95 and up), Kona Blends ($6.05 and up) and flavored coffees like Vanilla Macadamia and Caramel. Also great as a hostess or holiday gift, Lion Coffee arrives packed in those signature red and blue bags, straight from the islands.

LOW MAINTENANCE: The Stay or Go Deluxe Thermal Coffeemaker is a total no-brainer. (And we mean that in the nicest possible way.) Featuring a 10-cup insulated stainless steel carafe, two thermal travel mugs and a programmable timer, it’s a one stop shop for setting up an at-home café. The best part? No heated burner to overcook the second half of the pot while you’re working on the first. Love that! Available for $79.99 online from Hamilton Beach.

LIGHT AND SWEET: Finally, when you don’t have to take your joe to go, break out this adorable little Cow Creamer and start your day with a smile. Pair it with a matching Diner White Sugar Bowl and you still haven’t shelled out as much as you did on last week’s lattes. $7.95 and $6.95, respectively, online from Fishs Eddy.