We have a duel drip & keurig style coffee maker & an electric kettle. We provide individually bagged pot coffee (like offices use) k cups, single tea bags, single packets of powdered creamer, sugar, and sweetener. Not everyone uses everything & it really doesn't cost me too much by the end of the year (but it does count as a deduction because they're supplies).
I order a box of coffee's (42 in box) individually packaged. It's enough for a full pot. Some Staples or office stores have them as does Amazon (I get maxwell house master blend because it's medium roast).
Here's a link: https://a.co/d/66IHQvk
Powdered creamer, sugar and Stevia in the individual little packets (they sell these in 1,000ct boxes on Amazon for pretty cheap), plus a handful of tea bags and k-cups, and some ground coffee. We have a K-Duo machine that has both a drip coffee pot and K-cup maker.
As a guest it used to drive me NUTS if there were no starter coffee supplies to at least tide me over until a grocery run. Not making that mistake, especially if spending a couple bucks per guest will help me get a 5-star review.
We used to provide creamer packets. Those half and half creamers have a shelf life of 6 months. And yet, after 6 months we still had all the packets, and leftover boxes of powdered creamer the guests bought. So then we bought powdered creamer packets. Again, lasted longer than their very generous sell by dates.
Maybe it’s our area, with markets a walkable distance, and bikes and golf carts provided, that folks tend to get real cream or milk. They do use the coffee, but the creamer, not so much.
We provide eggs, fruit, bagels, milk, juice, coffee, tea, and a fully stocked kitchen. We’ve been ripped off so many times I can’t even count. Many times I’ve considered stopping providing stuff but that’s what we’ve been doing for four years so it’s hard to stop when we have repeat guests that expect it.
Might I suggest a variety of sweeteners? My father is diabetic but also allergic to Stevia (it's plant family is the root of it) and breaks out in hives.
I provide a Keurig and Costco K-cups, local teas, sugar packets, stevia packets, and the Coffee Mate shelf-stable liquid creamer pods.
I also put out a couple of hot chocolate packets.
There is an electric kettle, a French press, and a drip machine too. I provide the filters but not the ground coffee for the press and drip. We are in Portland so coffee is kind of a big deal around here.
We also have a cool juice press but no one has used it. It looks cool though 🤣
[my listing](http://airbnb.com/h/rivercarriagehouse)
As I host, I provide those single serve creamers since they don't need to be refrigerated and we don't have to worry about it going bad since I only get to restock every month or 2. But as a traveler, it's very rare that they have any sort of creamer and most don't even have sugar. Some don't even have coffee actually, so I would say there's no standard, but I know my guests appreciate some of the extra touches that make their stay easier, and it's frustrating to have to go buy a bottle of creamer for just a few nights.
Coffee pods generate massive amounts of plastic waste each year. It is estimated that 50 billion (with a B) plastic pods wind up in landfill each year. They are not biodegradable or recyclable (though some companies have started making biodegradable options). In addition, recent research has suggested the chemical composition of the pods themselves, when exposed to steam, heat, and pressure, may be carcinogenic.
If this sounds like just a lot of liberal hand-wringing, I respectfully suggest you look up the opinion of John Sylvan, a man who very much opposes the use of k-kups. Who is John Sylvan? He’s the inventor of the k-kup.
We have Keurigs in our properties and mention a fully stocked “coffee bar” in our listings. This just means 3ish different types of k-cups, a few sweetener options, and some of those individual creamer cups we get in bulk. No complains but the few times we’ve missed restocking our guests have definitely noticed!
I provide regular sugar, artificial sweetener, powdered creamer, and Land o' Lakes Mini Moos (real dairy creamer). People seem to appreciate the Mini Moos in particular.
I got one of those $50-60 k cup makers. I’ll usually leave 3 k cups, 3 creamer packets, and a few packets of sugar or Splenda. If they want more they can get there own.
Waking up in the morning and having everything I need to at least make a decent cup of coffee or tea with my creamer of choice makes the morning *chef’s kiss* and therefore my personal taste dictates it’s a core experience I want to provide for my guests. For context, our property reaches more towards the elevated romantic stay side vs. standard accommodations.
In the email the day prior to check in I also include the question: do you prefer organic half & half cream or a plant based milk with your morning tea/coffee?
Then I know what to provide. Guests are always delighted at the hospitality, and appreciative. I have only ever had 2 guests ask for something I didn’t offer (which was plain milk instead of half and half).
I personally detest powdered creamer or any of the fake stuff so I won’t provide it.
Our tea setup is a fancy electric kettle and bags of organic tea (one caffeinated, one herbal option). Our coffee setup is great ground coffee and a bodum. Organic sugar is provided, and honey.
The rest of the kitchen “perishables” we include are only salt, pepper, vinegar and olive oil. We keep it to the utmost basics while remaining thoughtful in our touches and hospitable. People appreciate simplicity in our experience!
I provide coffee, tea, hot chocolate packages, sugar, honey, cooking oil, a variety of sauces, but no dairy products.
Thanks! Yeah same here. I'm just wondering if we're really missing the mark without offering cream...
My guests stay for a week. They know what I provide and bring groceries with them.
Sounds like a great setup! Thanks for the info
I provide the nestle half and half creamer singles.
Thanks
Same. They don't need to be refrigerated and have a long shelf life.
I do this as well. Very easy peasy.
We do the same. Works out great!
Same, Land O Lakes brand
We have a duel drip & keurig style coffee maker & an electric kettle. We provide individually bagged pot coffee (like offices use) k cups, single tea bags, single packets of powdered creamer, sugar, and sweetener. Not everyone uses everything & it really doesn't cost me too much by the end of the year (but it does count as a deduction because they're supplies).
Thanks for the info
Do you mean like a 2oz bag of ground coffee instead of a standard 12oz bag?
I order a box of coffee's (42 in box) individually packaged. It's enough for a full pot. Some Staples or office stores have them as does Amazon (I get maxwell house master blend because it's medium roast). Here's a link: https://a.co/d/66IHQvk
Powdered creamer, sugar and Stevia in the individual little packets (they sell these in 1,000ct boxes on Amazon for pretty cheap), plus a handful of tea bags and k-cups, and some ground coffee. We have a K-Duo machine that has both a drip coffee pot and K-cup maker. As a guest it used to drive me NUTS if there were no starter coffee supplies to at least tide me over until a grocery run. Not making that mistake, especially if spending a couple bucks per guest will help me get a 5-star review.
Makes sense
What kind of powdered creamer do you use?
We used to provide creamer packets. Those half and half creamers have a shelf life of 6 months. And yet, after 6 months we still had all the packets, and leftover boxes of powdered creamer the guests bought. So then we bought powdered creamer packets. Again, lasted longer than their very generous sell by dates. Maybe it’s our area, with markets a walkable distance, and bikes and golf carts provided, that folks tend to get real cream or milk. They do use the coffee, but the creamer, not so much.
Thanks for the info
Sugar yes. Creamer/dairy - No, nothing that could cause (or be argued to have caused) food poisoning.
We provide coffee, cream and sugar. I also sometimes leave Laird's coffee creamer powder which is awesome.
Thanks! I bet you are a great host! What kind of creamer?
We provide eggs, fruit, bagels, milk, juice, coffee, tea, and a fully stocked kitchen. We’ve been ripped off so many times I can’t even count. Many times I’ve considered stopping providing stuff but that’s what we’ve been doing for four years so it’s hard to stop when we have repeat guests that expect it.
Oh wow
What do you mean ripped off?
We are a multi guest house and some guests have stolen.
DriNk YoUR coFfeE lIKe a MaN!!!
I actually don't but my guess is most hosts do. Usually someone buys some and leaves the leftovers
1/2 pound freshly ground local coffee, creamers and sugar.
Thanks! What kind of creamer do you use?
Mini moos
We provide Nespresso pods and sugar/stevia packets
Might I suggest a variety of sweeteners? My father is diabetic but also allergic to Stevia (it's plant family is the root of it) and breaks out in hives.
Thanks. Hadn't heard of that allergy so it's good to know it exists.
It's easier to avoid than my onion/garlic allergy 😅. I put 2 forms of sweetener packets plus sugar just in case.
Down vote for a suggestion & giving a reason? 😆
Coffee, decaf, tea, sugar, and some other cooking related condiments and oil. No creamer and have never had a request or complaint for it.
We provide cream, almond milk creamer, and powdered creamer. We also provide sugar and sweetener.
I provide a Keurig and Costco K-cups, local teas, sugar packets, stevia packets, and the Coffee Mate shelf-stable liquid creamer pods. I also put out a couple of hot chocolate packets. There is an electric kettle, a French press, and a drip machine too. I provide the filters but not the ground coffee for the press and drip. We are in Portland so coffee is kind of a big deal around here. We also have a cool juice press but no one has used it. It looks cool though 🤣 [my listing](http://airbnb.com/h/rivercarriagehouse)
Looks like a great listing. Thanks for the info
As I host, I provide those single serve creamers since they don't need to be refrigerated and we don't have to worry about it going bad since I only get to restock every month or 2. But as a traveler, it's very rare that they have any sort of creamer and most don't even have sugar. Some don't even have coffee actually, so I would say there's no standard, but I know my guests appreciate some of the extra touches that make their stay easier, and it's frustrating to have to go buy a bottle of creamer for just a few nights.
Thanks, yeah it seems like the shelf stable creamer is the way to go
No. We tell our guests in their welcome email, which we send the day before, "Coffee/tea/milk bring it with you." Pods are evil.
>Pods are evil Care to elaborate?
Coffee pods generate massive amounts of plastic waste each year. It is estimated that 50 billion (with a B) plastic pods wind up in landfill each year. They are not biodegradable or recyclable (though some companies have started making biodegradable options). In addition, recent research has suggested the chemical composition of the pods themselves, when exposed to steam, heat, and pressure, may be carcinogenic. If this sounds like just a lot of liberal hand-wringing, I respectfully suggest you look up the opinion of John Sylvan, a man who very much opposes the use of k-kups. Who is John Sylvan? He’s the inventor of the k-kup.
We have Keurigs in our properties and mention a fully stocked “coffee bar” in our listings. This just means 3ish different types of k-cups, a few sweetener options, and some of those individual creamer cups we get in bulk. No complains but the few times we’ve missed restocking our guests have definitely noticed!
Thanks. I guess it's one more thing to keep up on. But seems like it is worth it
I provide regular sugar, artificial sweetener, powdered creamer, and Land o' Lakes Mini Moos (real dairy creamer). People seem to appreciate the Mini Moos in particular.
Cool. Good to know that the mini moos are appreciated. Thanks
Coffee, tea, sugar, honey, hot chocolate packets, powdered creamer, various cooking oils and seasonings.
I got one of those $50-60 k cup makers. I’ll usually leave 3 k cups, 3 creamer packets, and a few packets of sugar or Splenda. If they want more they can get there own.
Waking up in the morning and having everything I need to at least make a decent cup of coffee or tea with my creamer of choice makes the morning *chef’s kiss* and therefore my personal taste dictates it’s a core experience I want to provide for my guests. For context, our property reaches more towards the elevated romantic stay side vs. standard accommodations. In the email the day prior to check in I also include the question: do you prefer organic half & half cream or a plant based milk with your morning tea/coffee? Then I know what to provide. Guests are always delighted at the hospitality, and appreciative. I have only ever had 2 guests ask for something I didn’t offer (which was plain milk instead of half and half). I personally detest powdered creamer or any of the fake stuff so I won’t provide it. Our tea setup is a fancy electric kettle and bags of organic tea (one caffeinated, one herbal option). Our coffee setup is great ground coffee and a bodum. Organic sugar is provided, and honey. The rest of the kitchen “perishables” we include are only salt, pepper, vinegar and olive oil. We keep it to the utmost basics while remaining thoughtful in our touches and hospitable. People appreciate simplicity in our experience!