For most Americans, coffee is an integral part of the morning but it can sometimes take more time than we’d like. Cleaning up after brewing a pot or standing in line at the coffee shop can slow us down on busy mornings. To get your day started off right, it’s important to have a smooth and efficient routine. These 4 easy hacks will simplify your morning coffee routine so you can focus on getting started on the rest of your day.

1. Use an electric kettle to boil water

If you’re boiling water to brew coffee, electric kettles are by far the fastest way and are very convenient and affordable. Traditional stove-top tea kettles may look nice, however, tests have found that using an electric kettle can cut boiling time in half. To save even more time, make sure to only boil the amount of water you need. Less water = less time to boil. Go on and invest in one! You’ll be amazed at how useful it is to have hot water at the push of a button. Here’s a glass kettle from Amazon that we absolutely love. It’s BPA-free and will look amazing on your counter!

2. Minimize clean-up

The least fun part of any task in the kitchen is always the clean-up. For example, brewing coffee with the French press or traditional drip coffee machines, leaves you with having to clean the filters and coffee pots after use. Pod-based systems are convenient but actually require regular cleaning and de-scaling — many people aren’t even aware of how much bacteria is harbored in their water receptacles. A new and alternative way to brew is One Fresh Cup, created especially with simplicity in mind. They’re unique single-serve ready-packed filters that you brew straight into your cup, and toss when you’re done. There’s literally no clean up which means less time in the kitchen and more time to get started with your day.

3. Make it ahead of time

While a hot fresh cup of joe is the most common way to start the day, drinking a refreshing iced coffee in the morning is also a delicious way to get your dose of caffeine. As part of your nightly routine, make a whole pot or even a single cup, pour it straight into a portable mug and put it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, simply grab and go! Even better, if you seal the brewed coffee properly, it can stay fresh in the fridge for up to a week.

4. Coffee ice cubes

This is such a fun and useful coffee hack, everyone should try it at least once. Brew some really strong coffee or even some cold brew (which is typically a concentrate) and fill up a couple of ice cube trays with the brew. Once frozen, that’s when the magic begins! Pop these little coffee cubes into hot water or even hot milk for an instant cup of joe. Genius right? Or put a few in your iced coffee to keep your morning brew cold and strong for longer.