COFFEE BREAK

While you may miss the office coffee breaks, there is no reason to not enjoy a good cup of coffee when working from home. In fact, now that you are home, indulge in a great cup of coffee and not the brown liquid that passes off as coffee in most offices. Try artisanal coffees where the focus is on high-quality beans from single-origin estates, roasted in small batches to ensure freshness. These are also ground as per your preferred method of brewing – French Press, mocha pot, aero press and so on. Some of the artisanal coffee brands include Blue Tokai, Araku and Halli Berri.

Having a couple of cups of coffee a day will also increase your energy levels. Many controlled studies show that coffee improves various aspects of brain function, including mood, memory, vigilance and reaction time – much needed when you are working from home.

If you are a fan of espresso-based drinks, check out the range of coffee machines from Nespresso that use their patented pod-based system – select your favourite from their coffee offerings, pop the pod in the machine and voila, you have a cup of great coffee. The Creatista Plus is perfect for making lattes and other drinks as it has an integrated steam wand for milk frothing. The LCD menu allows you to select from different temperature and milk settings. Price: `64,999.