Some people leap out of the bed in the morning and start the day bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Others… don’t. If you’re not a morning person you may need some help to kick-start the day. Luckily there are appliances to do just that!

Here are our three all-time favourite appliances that are worth getting out of bed for.

Express Coffee Makers

This one’s a no-brainer! For coffee lovers or those that need a strong caffeine buzz to get them going in the morning (you know who you are), there’s no substitute for coffee made with ground beans. If a few extra minutes in between the sheets have tragically cost you the time to make a “real” coffee, you may have to settle for instant. Or get yourself a coffee maker and there’ll be no more settling!

Why we love this

• In mere minutes your coffee will be brewed to perfection.
• If it’s your habit to stop off for a tall Americano on the way to work a coffee maker will save you a packet.
• Top tip: Pour your coffee straight into a travel mug to keep it warm all the way into work!

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Smell Alarm Clock

Typically your alarm clock (or the alarm on your phone) will jolt you awake in the mornings with a cheery tune you very quickly learn to hate. But there is an alternative! You can be gently roused into consciousness by smells instead. Yes, a smell alarm clock is a genuine invention. The Sensorwake Olfactory Alarm Clock is not to be sniffed at. It gently lulls you awake in two minutes.

Why we love this 

• You can wake up to the smell of croissants, espresso and even chocolate!
• If you’re not convinced of the powers odours have to rouse you into consciousness there is also a backup melody which sounds after a couple of minutes of wafting smells.
• Smells are great at evoking good memories so this alarm clock will help you start every morning in a good mood.

High-Quality Juicer

When you drink juice vitamins, minerals and natural sugars are quickly absorbed into your body. You get an energy boost much quicker after drinking juice than with smoothies, which require a little more digestion. So if you don’t like coffee or prefer to avoid caffeine a juicer could be your replacement for an espresso machine.

If you own a juicer it’s easy to make juicing part of your morning routine. Just remember to replace any worn parts as necessary to keep your appliance in top-notch condition.

Why we love this

• Most high-quality juicer models are quick and quiet so you won’t disturb other slumbering members of your household.
• Fresh juice is a great way to get an instant energy boost. Berries (especially blueberries) and leafy greens are ideal for boosting alertness so include them in your juices.
• Tiredness can also be caused by dehydration; hydrating in the morning will help your alertness too.

So if you’ve managed to keep the matchsticks propping your eyes open in just long enough to get one of these handy appliances then who knows? Once they’ve arrived you might even look forward to getting up in the morning! (Who are we kidding…)

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